Results are In
Panel One is Novvel's global writing contest for students aged 13–18, run in partnership with Bookosmia. It's more than a competition — every shortlisted story is brought to life panel by panel, transformed into a fully illustrated graphic novel on Novvel.
Over 500 stories. One shortlist. Meet the young writers who made the final cut — and the ones who took home a Panel One award.
Every participant gets an exclusive Novvel gift and a personalized certificate — emailed to you along with your claim link.
The Top 7 Winners
Seven stories. Seven very different reasons the jury couldn't put them down.
Craft you can feel on every page — panels, pacing and atmosphere working as one.
A lead so alive and lovable that readers wanted to follow her anywhere.
Warmth from first panel to last — the story that left everyone smiling.
A world with its own rules, myths and weather — big enough to get lost in.
An unmistakable voice that told its story exactly the way it wanted to.
A standout entry from across the world that brought a whole new perspective.
Comic timing on the page is hard. This one made the jury laugh out loud.
These 7 stories will be published by Bookosmia as ebooks — watch out for their Amazon links soon.
Finalist Recognitions
Standout mentions from the jury.
An interior story told with striking psychological clarity.
Aching, honest YA emotion handled with real restraint.
Book one energy — we want the next volume already.
Pure delight, start to finish, with charm to spare.
A young writer discovering exactly how she wants to sound.
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Panel One returns in March
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