Is your child always sketching, doodling, or dreaming up stories? We’d love to feature their artwork in DJ and the Robot — and help them take a step toward becoming a published artist. We’re inviting young artists (ages 6–19) to join our illustration contest and become part of this exciting adventure.
🌟 Imagine how proud you’ll feel seeing your child’s artwork published in a real book…
Becoming a published illustrator isn’t just exciting—it’s empowering.
Give your teen the chance to shine, build confidence, and share their creativity with the world.
About the Book
🌱 This isn’t just about drawing a picture…
It’s about helping your child discover something brave and beautiful inside themselves.
As they read DJ’s journey—of finding courage after a storm, of rising up to help others, of learning to lead—they’ll begin to see their own story mirrored back. And through the act of creating, they’ll realize they have something meaningful to contribute too.
Whether your child is just starting out or already filling sketchbooks with ideas, this contest is a chance to try, to grow, and to shine.
💛 Imagine what they will believe is possible afterward.
DJ and the Robot Concepts
As DJ quietly shares in Kayla’s heartbreak, young readers are invited to explore empathy, courage, and resilience. These moments gently help children recognize emotions in others and in themselves—building both compassion, empathy, and emotional strength along the way.
“DJ’s ears twitched. She followed Kayla’s wide-eyed stare to a jagged pile of debris—shattered bricks and twisted metal where the building had once stood.“
How to Participate in the Illustration Contest
Register your Child. (Parents or guardians must register children under 18.)
Read the Rules Instructions, inspiration, and guidelines are all inside the Art of the Storm Illustration Contest Rules you’ll receive in an email with instructions as soon as you register.
Order Your Copy Secure your copy of DJ and the Robot. Your student can learn the story before sketching. Download the eBook now!
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Read the first three chapters for FREE! See link below in the Questions section.
Enter Your Child’s Art The submission link will be provided soon after registration. Submit your child’s illustrations by the October 30, 2026, deadline.
Fan Favorite Voting Share your child’s entry with friends and family, and gather votes to help their artwork become a fan favorite — and maybe even featured in the book! Facebook:Paradise Rivers Publishing
Who Can Enter
Parents of students age 6 to 19.
Families who love drawing—whether you’re into robots, cats, nature, or beyond!
Parents and guardians enter on behalf of their children under 18.
Winning Submissions
Up to 38 illustrated pages will be featured in DJ and the Robot, Paperback edition 2, to be published in December 2026.
Official illustrator credit in the book!
Why Get Your Child Involved?
🎨 Boost Creativity – Help your child build illustration skills while bringing the story to life. 📖 Be Published – See your child’s work in print and watch them gain real-life artistic experience. 🤝 Join a Community – Connect with other creative families and supportive mentors. ✨ Live for Purpose – Guide your child to step into your God-given gifts and let their art speak!
Can I register my child completely FREE? Yes! There is no charge for the contest, and your child can draw an illustration perfect for one of the three free chapters in the link above. 👆
Up to 35 teenage and 3 younger illustrators could win!
DJ and the Robot, cover image
The Art of the Storm Illustration Contest equips students and families to revive creativity, build community, and pursue their God-given purpose—one illustration at a time.
Hanning, LLC, STEMWERX, and Paradise Rivers Publishing have partnered to launch this exciting illustration contest. Our collaboration brings together expertise in creative education, STEM, and faith-based mentorship to support and celebrate the talents of teens and their families.
Paradise Rivers Publishing is a nonprofit organization on a mission to inspire and equip teens, young adults, and Christian families to become confident authors, leaders, and world-changers. Rooted in a biblically grounded approach, we combine mentorship, creative publishing, and spiritual development to foster youth literacy, leadership, and purpose. Our unique model serves families in non-traditional education—especially those navigating academic burnout, isolation, or decision paralysis—by providing opportunities for career exploration, discipleship, and real-world impact. Together, we’re shaping a new generation of creative, faith-filled young people who reflect Christ in all they do.
STEMWERX is a connector for government, industry, and academia. We provide an introduction to manufacturing, engineering, and prototyping, for students in 6th grade through college by hosting STEM workshops. Students and apprentices are provided with our extended online curriculum and resources to learn more at home and school. We facilitate high school, technical and college internships with the motorsports industry. We also provide mentorship toward pathways to STEM careers.
