Deadline: 10-Oct-2025
The Cassava Republic is offering emerging and established Black designers from across the globe to design the cover for their ground-breaking anthology amplifying Black voices on the most urgent question of their time, Echoes of the Earth: Black Voices Reclaiming Ecology and Justice.
The winning cover designer will win $750 and have their cover design used for Echoes of the Earth in all formats including a full back cover and spine design as well. Two runners-up will receive a cash prize of $200 each and will be considered by Cassava Republic Press for future design work. The final cover design may be subject to revisions ahead of publication in collaboration between the publisher and designer.
They especially welcome submissions from new and emerging designers. The winning design will be featured as the book’s official cover, with full credit and compensation for the designer. Runners-up will be considered for future Cassava Republic covers. The cover design competition is open to Black designers aged 18 and above based anywhere in the world. No previous book design experience is needed.
Applications are currently open and must be submitted via Google Form. Interested designers are required to provide a maximum of two original front cover designs for Echoes of the Earth, a portfolio showcasing previous design work, and a brief statement of no more than 250 words explaining their design concept.
The deadline for submission is October 10th at 23:59 BST, and this opportunity provides a meaningful platform for creative talent to gain visibility in the publishing industry while contributing to a powerful literary project.
For more information, visit Cassava Republic.