Inspired by the iconic peace mission of John Lennon and Yoko Ono in the 1960s, Liverpool Beatles Museum and Liverpool Heartbeat are teaming up to revive their vision of spreading peace across the globe. Back then, John and Yoko encouraged world leaders to plant "acorns for peace," sparking months of positive stories and inspiring millions.

The Acorn Seed Story is a lesser-known yet profoundly symbolic act in the history of John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s peace efforts. During their famous Bed-In for Peace in 1969, the couple proclaimed their desire for global harmony through creative and thought-provoking gestures. As part of this initiative, they sent acorns—symbols of potential growth and peace—to world leaders, encouraging them to plant the seeds and nurture them as representations of a peaceful future.

This unique act of sending acorns to heads of state, including Queen Elizabeth II, President Richard Nixon, and others, emphasized their commitment to peace. While the idea was simple, its impact resonated deeply, sparking media attention and encouraging conversations around peace rather than conflict. John and Yoko believed that even the smallest actions, such as planting a seed, could create ripples of positive change around the world.

Now, in a world still plagued by conflict, Prepare for Peace calls on the next generation—our children—to become ambassadors of hope and harmony. We are inviting schools from every corner of the globe to design Peace Posters that reflect their vision for a peaceful world.

These posters will be proudly displayed at the Liverpool Beatles Museum and published in a book by Liverpool Heartbeat, which will then be sent to every world leader as a message of unity and peace.

How Can Your School Participate?

Step 1: Encourage students to create a unique A4 Peace Poster reflecting their vision of peace and unity.

Step 2: Submit the posters by 12 December 2024.

Submission Guidelines:

• Artwork Size: A4 or international paper size.
• Details on Artwork: Include the artist’s name, age, and school on the back (for originals).
• Digital Submissions: High-resolution scans; include artist details in the email body.
• Email Subject Line: Include City, Country, and School Name.
• Email Body: Include school address, head teacher/principal’s name, and the teacher coordinating the submission.

Send Submissions or Inquiries:
quillpublications@btinternet.com

Deadline:  12 December 2024

Let’s spread the message far and wide! Together, we can help the children of the world prepare for peace.