Pictures play a vital role in conveying emotions and feelings. The use of certain colours, a detail of a facial expression, or the use of white space all help readers understand their own and other people's perspectives.

Please note: The illustrations in this gallery were very kindly provided by the illustrators for you to use as part of your Empathy Day 2023 displays. Please ensure they are not used for display purposes following this.

NEW for 2023: Empathy Emotions Maps

Empathy Emotions Maps are part of the Mission Empathy challenge. They are designed to help young people build empathic communication skills, naming and sharing emotions. We're encouraging them to get creative, and record their emotions throughout the day by writing and drawing on their maps. Check out the amazing collection below, contributed by illustrators, which you can use for inspiration and in displays.

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We work with fabulous illustrators, who contribute to our #ReadforEmpathy Illustrators' Gallery every year. We love sharing their amazing artwork for you to use as part of your Empathy Day displays and celebrations. 

Huge thanks to all the artists who have been so generous with their time and creativity.