DRAW WITH DAL

🎨 Draw with Dal

Helping Young Artists Become Published Illustrators

Welcome to Draw with Dal!

Draw with Dal is a literacy and illustration initiative created by Cynthia's Book Club Publishing Group (CBCPG). Through this program, elementary school students have the opportunity to illustrate scenes from The Little Moon Rabbit of Busan and become officially published illustrators in a children's book.

Whether you're a teacher, librarian, homeschool educator, or parent, we invite you to inspire the next generation of storytellers and artists.

🎨 Every drawing tells a story. Every child deserves to see their imagination in print.

More than an art contest, Draw with Dal encourages children to read, imagine, create, and discover the confidence that comes from seeing their ideas valued and celebrated. 

Our Mission

At Cynthia's Book Club Publishing Group (CBCPG), we believe every child deserves the opportunity to discover the magic of books and the confidence that comes from creative expression.

Our mission is to inspire elementary school students through reading, storytelling, and illustration while encouraging imagination, artistic exploration, and cultural appreciation.

By connecting literature with visual art, we strive to help young readers become active participants in the creative process—not just by reading stories, but by helping bring them to life. Through this unique experience, students gain confidence, celebrate their creativity, and discover that their ideas have the power to inspire others.

Why We Created Draw with Dal

Every child has a unique imagination waiting to be discovered.

In today's digital world, opportunities for children to slow down, read, draw, and express themselves creatively are more important than ever. Draw with Dal was created to encourage students to put pencil to paper, explore the joy of storytelling, and experience the excitement of contributing to a professionally published children's book.

Our goal is not simply to choose winning illustrations. It is to inspire a lifelong love of reading, nurture creativity, and remind every child that their imagination matters.

Whether a student's artwork is selected for publication or not, every participant becomes part of a program that celebrates curiosity, creativity, and the courage to share their ideas with the world.

🌊 About the Book

The Little Moon Rabbit of Busan:

The Sea Turtle's Secret

Dal, one of the youngest of eight rabbit siblings, has always dreamed of adventure. After a magical transformation into a mermaid, she begins exploring the beautiful waters surrounding Busan, South Korea.

Now, children everywhere have the opportunity to help illustrate Dal's newest adventure.

📚 How It Works

Step 1

Register your school, library, homeschool group, or organization.

Step 2

Receive your free participation packet.

Step 3

Students create illustrations inspired by selected scenes.

Step 4

Artwork is reviewed by our panel.

Step 5

Winning illustrations become part of the published book.

Becoming a Founding School

The inaugural 2026–2027 Draw with Dal Program marks the beginning of what we hope will become an annual celebration of literacy and creativity.

Schools participating during our first year will be recognized as Founding Schools, helping launch a program designed to inspire young artists for years to come.

Founding Schools will receive special recognition from Cynthia's Book Club Publishing Group for helping establish the Draw with Dal tradition.

🏆 Student Recognition

Winning artists receive:

• Publication credit inside the book

• Complimentary copy of the finished book

• Certificate of Achievement

• Recognition on the CBCPG website

• Social media spotlight (with parental permission)

📸 An opportunity to meet the author during the official book celebration, take photos, and celebrate their achievement with family, teachers, and fellow student artists.

🎁 Exclusive Draw with Dal merchandise and giveaway items, which may include bookmarks, stickers, posters, apparel, and other commemorative keepsakes.

🌟 Most importantly... the unforgettable experience of seeing their imagination become part of a professionally published children's book and inspiring readers for years to come.

👩‍🏫 Who Can Participate?

• Public Schools

• Private Schools

• Charter Schools

• Homeschool Groups

• Public Libraries

• Children's Museums

• Community Centers

• After-school Programs

Whether participating with one classroom or an entire school, every student has the opportunity to become part of something special. 

❤️ Why Participate?

Today's children spend more time than ever in front of screens.

Draw with Dal encourages students to slow down, pick up a pencil, open a book, and let their imagination guide them.

Through this experience, students will:

• Community Engagement

• Discover the joy of reading.

• Strengthen creative thinking.

• Build artistic confidence.

• Practice storytelling through illustration.

• Learn about Korean culture and traditions.

• Experience the excitement of becoming a published illustrator.

• Celebrate their unique talents alongside students from other communities.

      Phase Dates 

Registration Opens                                                                            October 1, 2026

Registration Closes                                                                           Friday, October 9, 2026 (Second Friday of October)

Participation Packets Sent                                                               October 12–16, 2026

Student Artwork Creation                                                                 October 19 – November 20, 2026

Artwork Submission Deadline                                                          November 20, 2026

Judging Period                                                                                   November 23 – December 4, 2026

Winning Schools Notified                                                                  December 7–11, 2026

Book Production                                                                                 December 2026 – January 2027

Publication & Recognition                                                                 Spring 2027

Note: Registration may close early if program capacity is reached. Schools are encouraged to register as soon as possible to reserve their participation.