My name is Jaque (almost pronounced like Jackie) Jours. I'm a Mexican illustrator who likes to write and paint stories with traditional techniques.
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I’ve worked for brands, magazines, and publishers across Mexico and abroad. I designed the 2026 Brooklyn Book Festival official poster, and in 2023, I was awarded a FONCA (National Foundation for the Arts and Culture) fellowship by the Mexican Government to make my debut picture book: The Muéganos, which has received starred reviews from Publishers Weekly, Kirkus, BookPage, and SLJ.
I studied Architecture & Interior Design, and I hold a Master’s Degree in Literature. Both things led me to discover my passion for painting, writing, and illustrating books.
I’m always looking for new projects, so feel free to drop me a message so we can work together.
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Awards / Recognitions
2026
Debut Picture book: The Muéganos ★ Publishers Weekly, Kirkus, BookPage, and SLJ Starred Reviews.
Selected, The Original Art, Society of Illustrators (New York)
Selected, Iberoamérica Ilustra (Fundación SM / Feria Internacional del Libro de Guadalajara)
Shortlisted, BIBF International Illustration Awards (Beijing International Book Fair)
Selected, Ilustrofest, International Festival of Illustrations (Belgrade)
2025
Illustration showcased at Bologna Children’s Books Fair 2025 with BOit!
2024
Illustration showcased at Bologna Children’s Books Fair 2024 with BOit!
2023
Finalist in the third edition of the BOit! International Illustration Contest awarded by BOit!
FONCA (National Foundation for the Arts and Culture) fellowship awarded by the Mexican Government.
2020
Selected in “It’s Corona Time [S.A.R.A] (40 artists in quarantine)” awarded by Sociedad Anónima Reproducción Autogestiva.
Honorary mention in the 1st Illustration Contest awarded by Moleskine with Mike Sandoval: Octubreskine 2020.
2017
Finalist in the 1st International Watercolor Contest "Papel Mojado” awarded by Revista Acuarela.