Born in 1982. Graduated from Institute of Fine Arts in Mongolia. Studied children's book illustration in Italy and Russia. Freelance illustrator and painter. Her book "Tales on Horseback" was recognised as "Distinguished Best Book of Mongolia" in 1999. Won 6th place in 2001 and 5th place in 2002 in the International Competition of Illustration organised by the Cultural Association "Teatrio" and UNICEF in Venice, Italy. Her work "Legend of Wives' Hair" won the Grand Prize at the international picture book competition held on the occasion of the 19th National Cultural Festival in Fukuoka, Japan.

Born in 1957. Obtained Master's Degree at Hubei Academy of Fine Arts. Member of Chinese Art Association. Professor of drawing and oil painting at Hubei Academy of Fine Arts. Started painting at age 8. Much influenced by his anthropologist father, thus became deeply interested in Chinese history and ethnic minorities' lives and customs. Received the Encouragement Prize at the 9th Noma Concours, and several prizes at national exhibitions.

Born in 1959. Studied at College of Fine and Applied Arts in Khartoum. Staff member at Elfasher University. Held many exhibitions inside Sudan.

Born in 1963. Studied graphic design at the University of Jorge Tadeo Lozano, and drawing and painting at the David Manzur Institute of Arts. Designed, wrote and illustrated many children's and adults' books in Colombia, Mexico, United States and Spain. Encouragement prize winner in 10th Noma Concours.
The winning work is published in Spanish from Editorial El Tiempo, Colombia, in 2004.

Born in 1976. BA in Industrial Design, Azad University, Tehran. His work "Long-Haired Angel" was selected for the Bologna Illustrators Exhibition and the Belgrade Biennial of Illustrations in 2003.
The winning work is published in Farsi from Shabaviz Publishing Company, Iran, in 2003.

Born in 1978. BA in Industrial Design, Azad University, Tehran, Iran. Illustrator.
The winning work is published in Farsi from Shabaviz Publishing Company, Iran, in 2004.

Born in 1977. MA in Illustration, Art University, Tehran, Iran. Her works were selected for the Bologna Illustrators Exhibition in 2004. "Good Man and the Bad Man" received Golden Pen at the Belgrade Biennial of Illustrations 2003.

Born in 1978. BA in Industrial Design, Azad University, Tehran, Iran. Illustrator
The winning work is published in Farsi from Shabaviz Publishing Company, Iran, in 2004.

Born in 1973. Graduated from Chung-ang University majoring in painting. Freelance Illustrator, member of Korean Association of Publication Art. Actively engaged in activities to study art for children. Illustrated works include �gJack and the Beanstalk�h and �gSeoul Mouse and Country Mouse.�h
The winning work is published in Korean from Doosan Publishing BG, Rep. of Korea, in 2004.

Born in 1976. Animator, comic artist, illustrator and art director for publishing and animation companies. Has worked on comics and animations including Anak-Anak Sidek (Children of Sidek) series.

Born in 1976. Graduated from Hoseo University majoring in visual design and studied illustration at Korea Illustration School. Won the second prize in the 2004 Korean Award for Hans Christian Andersen (KBBY).
The winning work is published in Korean from Yeowon Media, Rep. of Korea.

Born in 1966. Graduated from Oriental Painting Course of Chugye University for the Arts. Freelance illustrator. Selected for Annual Illustrator Bologna 2005. Second prize in the 13th Noma Concours. Won Minister Prize of Cultural Organisation for Korea Children's Books in 1999. Awarded Special Prize in Korean Publication Art Exhibition in 1995.

Born in 1953. Studied at School of Art and Design, Technikon, Cape Town. Artist and art gallery owner. Started working as illustrator and designer at advertising agency in Cape Town. Exhibited water colour paintings at international exhibition in Germany in 1979.
The winning work is published in Afrikaans from Nasou via Afrika, South Africa, in 2004.

Born in 1967. Trained in sales/marketing and management at Transworld Tutorial College and College of Professional Management, Jersey, UK. Prior to founding and becoming director of Musa Heritage Gallery (MUS'ART) in 1996, worked as the Cameroon Correspondent for the British-published "Computers in Africa" magazine. Member of "Artists without Borders." Winner of Swiss Radio International Drawing Competition in 1999.

Born in 1979. Studied graphic design at University of Jorge Tadeo Lozano. Art Director in Rapp Collins Colombia (advertising agency). Freelance illustrator. Runner-up in the 13th Noma Concours.

Born in 1950. Graduated from the National School of Art, Cuba in 1970; Superior Institute of Graphical Design, Havana in 1974; and studied Journalism at the University of Havana, Cuba. Illustrator and graphic designer. Residing in Spain. Won the Second Prize in 9th Noma Concours and the Runner-up in 10th Noma Concours. Won first prize in Waterman Concours of Calligraphy in 2002.

Born in 1978. BA in Industrial Design, Azad University, Tehran, Iran. Illustrator
The winning work is published in Farsi by Shabaviz Publishing Company, Iran, in 2004.

Born in 1965. Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design from Faculty of Art of University of Tehran in1992, and Master's Degree in Painting from University of Art in 2005. His work was selected for "Children Book Illustration" in Contemporary Art Museum in Tehran in 1993.
The winning work is published in Farsi from Farhang Gostar, Iran, 2005.

Born in 1979. Studied at School of Fine Art. Working with local newspaper and children's magazines. Art Director of Zeytoo Publishing House. First Prize winner of Tehran Koranic Stories Competition. Won a prize in the South Korean Caricature Exhibition. Published artworks in Macedonia Caricature Exhibition and in the Catalog of Tehran Caricature.

Born in 1973. BA in Graphics. Art professor at Tehran University and illustrator of educational books. First prize winner of Tehran Graphic Competition, first prize from Applied Art Festival, Tehran, won "Roshd Festival", Tehran

Born in 1964. B.A. in Graphics from I.R.I.B. College of Radio/Television. Ten years of painting experience and held individual painting exhibition at Elaheh Gellery in 2002. Sample works can be seen at www.elahe.net.

Born in 1966. Master's Degree in Painting from University of Art in 2000. Professor of art at universities.
The winning work is published in Farsi from Institute for the Intellectual Development of Children & Young Adults, Iran, in 2004.

Born in 1983. BA in Graphic Design from the Art University of Iran. Illustrator.

Born in 1980. Graduated from Institute of Fine Arts in Mongolia in 2004. Freelance illustrator and painter. Illustrated for textbook "Health for the Young Generation" 1, 2. Illustrated books and handbooks for UNICEF and UNFPA.

Born in 1981. Certificate in Fine Arts- Visual Communications and Painting, University of the Philippines Baguio. Freelance artist and illustrator. Won Grand Prize at Philippine Board on Books for Young People (PBBY), 2005.

Born in 1968. Graduated from Ceramics and Fiber Arts course at Seoul Women's University. Freelance illustrator. Won Korean Children's Book Award in 2004, Selected for White Ravens, Munich International Youth Library, in 2004.
The winning work is published in Korea by Chobang in Rep. of Korea in 2003.

Born in 1979. In Hong-ik University, College of Fine Art & Design, Major in Oriental Painting. Exhibited at Oriental Painting Works in Hyundae Gallery and Artreon in Shin-Chon.

Born in 1974. Graduated from Sejong University, Oriental Painting Major. Studied illustration. Freelance illustrator. Won the Korean award for Hans Christian Andersen (KBBY), 2004.
The winning work is published in Korean by Nurimbo, in Rep. of Korea in 2004.

Born in 1972. Graduated BFA in Fiber Art, Hong-ik University in 1998 and studied MFA, Hong-ik University in 2001. Illustrator. Has published many works in South Korea.
The winning work is published in Korea by Kyowon, Rep. of Korea in 2004.

Born in 1971. Graduated from Sudan University, College of Fine Art, Graphic Design. Illustrator and graphic designer.

Born in1983. Graduated from Silpakorn University.
The winning work is published in Thai by Foundation for Children Publishing House in Thailand.

Born in 1951. Technological Institute of Art, Architecture and Town Planning in Tunis, Graphic Art Diploma. Professor of Graphic Arts at Art & Craft Institute, Sfax, Tunisia. Has held single and group exhibitions in Tunisia and many other countries including France, Italy, Australia, Morocco, Finland, U.S.A.