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Young Artist's Drawing Highlights Homelessness in Easter Issue

3/31/2026

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April from Northampton won a competition to have her drawing featured on the cover of the Easter edition of the Big Issue.
Her artwork depicts a smiling child asleep in bed with the phrase "peace is a safe bed to sleep in."
Illustrator Axel Scheffler selected the drawing.
April's father explained the drawing's significance, highlighting the magazine's support for people without safe sleeping arrangements.

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Story summary

April from Northampton won a competition to have her drawing featured on the cover of the Easter edition of the Big Issue.
Her artwork depicts a smiling child asleep in bed with the phrase "peace is a safe bed to sleep in."
Illustrator Axel Scheffler selected the drawing.
April's father explained the drawing's significance, highlighting the magazine's support for people without safe sleeping arrangements.