From a Picture Book School Aiming for Post-Graduation 'Picture Book Author Debuts': WCC 365+1 Label Publication Commemorative Event '365+1 Picture Books' to Be Held in Nagoya

Sankeisha Co., Ltd. will hold the '365+1 Picture Books' event, a publication commemoration for the 'WCC 365+1 Label' by graduates of the 'Woman Creators College Picture Book School' Nagoya campus, for two days on Saturday, May 23, and Sunday, May 24, 2026, at the Sankei Lab. 3F Art Gallery. At this event, picture book authors born from the 'Woman Creators College Picture Book School' will gather to sell their own picture books and merchandise, as well as hold picture book readings, an event by a balloon artist, a secret talk show by the 365+1 Label editorial department, and more. During the event period, the venue will also be open to the public, providing a space where visitors can freely read picture books. It will be two days to experience the joy of reading picture books, the delight of meeting authors, and a new form of picture book author debut that connects 'learning' to 'publication.' About the '365+1 Label': The '365+1 Label' is a publishing label where only graduates of the 'Woman Creators College Picture Book School,' which operates in Tokyo and Nagoya, can publish picture books. At the picture book school, the goal is to equip students with the thinking, creative techniques, and practical guidance from editors and picture book authors necessary to debut as a picture book author after graduation. The 365+1 Label is developed as a mechanism for graduates to actually publish picture books using the skills they have learned. It is a unique initiative that integrates a 'place to learn about picture books' and a 'place to publish and deliver them.' An event where the works of authors who have fulfilled their dreams after graduation gather: This event will feature 11 authors, mainly those who have published picture books from the 365+1 Label. At the venue, you can purchase picture books while hearing about the works directly from the authors themselves, as well as enjoy merchandise sales and event planning. The content is designed for those interested in making picture books, those who want to enjoy picture books with their children, and those who aspire to become picture book authors in the future, allowing them to feel the charm of picture books and the path to debuting as an author. Main Event Content: - Picture book sales by 365+1 Label authors - Sales of picture book-related merchandise - Balloon event by a balloon artist - Picture book readings - Secret talk show by the 365+1 Label editorial department - Open venue with a picture book reading space. An event by a balloon artist is scheduled from 14:00 on Saturday, May 23, and a talk show by the 365+1 Label editorial department from 13:30 on Sunday, May 24. Other activities such as picture book readings and a coloring corner are also planned. About 'Woman Creators College Picture Book School': 'Woman Creators College Picture Book School' is a school for people who want to become picture book authors. Opened in Tokyo in 2014, the WCC (Woman Creators College) Picture Book School has nurtured creativity, expression, and the ability to shape stories through the study of picture books. The Nagoya school features small, elite classes unique to a school run by a publisher, a curriculum that leads to post-graduation work, classes useful in the field, and guidance from editors and picture book authors. The 4th term of the Nagoya school is scheduled to start in July 2026, and new students are currently being recruited. Event Overview: Event Name: WCC 365+1 Label Publication Commemorative Event '365+1 Picture Books'. Dates: Saturday, May 23 & Sunday, May 24, 2026. Time: 10:00-17:00. Venue: Sankei Lab. 3F Art Gallery. Location: 2-35-2 Nakamaru-cho, Kita-ku, Nagoya, Aichi. Admission: Free. Organizer: Sankeisha Co., Ltd., Woman Creators College Picture Book School Nagoya Campus. Cooperation: Woman Creators College Picture Book School Tokyo Main Campus, Ensemble Co., Ltd., Graduate Volunteers. Contact: 052-915-5211 (Main Reception 10:00-17:00 *Closed Saturdays & Sundays). URL: https://nagoya.woman-college.com/ Future Development: Sankeisha Co., Ltd. is developing the picture book school and the 365+1 Label as a mechanism that does not just end with 'learning,' but supports graduates through to 'publishing and delivering to readers.' We will continue to contribute to the debut of new picture book authors and the development of picture book culture by expanding opportunities for aspiring authors to learn, create, and disseminate their work to society. Company Overview: Company Name: Sankeisha Co., Ltd. Location: 2-35-2 Nakamaru-cho, Kita-ku, Nagoya, Aichi. Business: Publishing, printing, design business, etc. Related Facilities: Sankei Lab.