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Every year, a diverse array of book awards celebrates the finest achievements in literature, shining a spotlight on outstanding works for both children and adults.

From thrilling debuts to timeless classics, these awards champion storytelling in all its forms, recognizing excellence in Fiction, Non-fiction, Poetry, and Illustration. The Booker Prize honours the best in English-language fiction, while the British Book Awards celebrate the year’s most impactful books and authors. For younger readers, the Carnegie Medals, the Branford Boase Award, and the Federation of Children’s Book Groups Book Award highlight remarkable storytelling, while the Klaus Flugge Prize applauds debut illustrators. Non-fiction and poetry are also recognized through the Information Book Award, the Centre for Literacy in Primary Poetry Award, and the Diverse Book Awards, which amplify underrepresented voices. The Adrien Prize, the Jhalak Prize, and the Juniper Book Awards further champion literary excellence across a range of genres and backgrounds. Newer honours, such as The Week Junior Book Awards, continue to spotlight the books that captivate and inspire readers of all ages. Whether celebrating debut authors, diverse voices, or compelling narratives, these prestigious awards play a vital role in shaping the literary landscape year after year.

The Carnegie Medals

The Carnegie Medals

The Carnegie Medals are among the UK's most prestigious awards for Children's Literature. Their two categories are the Carnegie Medal for Writing and the Carnegie Medal for Illustration.
The British Book Awards 2025

The British Book Awards

The British Book Awards, affectionately known as the Nibbies, are a prestigious annual event celebrating the best in British publishing.
FCBG Children's Book Award

The Federation of Children's Book Group Book Awards

The Federation of Children's Book Groups (FCBG) organizes the Children's Book Award, the only national award in the UK entirely judged by children from start to finish. Established in 1981, it has recognized numerous esteemed authors and illustrators.
Klaus Flugge Award Tenth Anniversary

The Klaus Flugge Prize

The Klaus Flugge Prize is a prestigious UK award dedicated to recognizing the most promising newcomer to children's picture book illustration, specifically focusing on debut illustrators.
The FAB Award

The FAB Award

The FAB Award aka The Fabulous Book Award has been running since 2010. Organised annually by librarians in Wandsworth the FAB Award gives students from schools across Wandsworth the opportunity to read, discuss and champion the books they love!
The Booker Prize

The Booker Prize

The Booker Prize is a prestigious literary award presented annually for the best sustained work of fiction written in English and published in the UK and Ireland.
The Branford Boase Award

The Branford Boase Award

The Branford Boase Award is a literary prize specifically for debut authors of Children’s and YA Fiction and their editors.
The Centre for Literacy in Primary Poetry Award

The Centre for Literacy in Primary Poetry Award

The Centre for Literacy in Primary Poetry Award (CLiPPA) is the UK's premier award dedicated to celebrating outstanding poetry published for children.
The Diverse Book Awards

The Diverse Book Awards

The Diverse Book Awards celebrate the best diverse voices in UK and Ireland publishing, encompassing both traditionally and self-published works.
The English 4–11 Picture Book Awards

The English 4–11 Picture Book Awards

The English 4–11 Picture Book Awards, organized by The English Association, celebrate outstanding picture books for children aged 4 to 11.
The Information Book Award

The Information Book Award

The Information Book Award is an annual event that celebrates excellence in non-fiction for young readers in the UK.
The Jhalak Children's and YA Prize

The Jhalak Children's and YA Prize

The Jhalak Children's & Young Adult Prize is an annual award that celebrates exceptional books for young readers authored by British or British-resident writers of colour.
The Juniper Book Awards

The Juniper Book Awards

The Juniper Book Awards is an annual UK event that aims to inspire a love of reading among young people aged 10 and above. It promotes reading for pleasure by engaging students in reading, reviewing, and discussing a selection of newly published fiction.
The Laugh Out Loud Book Awards

The Laugh Out Loud Book Awards

The Laugh Out Loud Book Awards, affectionately known as the Lollies, celebrate the most humorous children's books in the UK and Ireland, the winners being chosen by children themselves, making it a unique and engaging celebration of children's literature.
The Little Rebels Children's Book Award

The Little Rebels Children's Book Award

The award is judged by a panel of experts, including representatives from Letterbox Library and Housmans Bookshop, as well as guest judges. The panel evaluates submissions based on their radical content, quality of writing, and appeal to the target age group.
The Royal Society Young People's Book Prize 2024

The Royal Society Young People's Book Prize

The Royal Society Young People's Book Prize is an annual award established by the Royal Society, the UK's leading scientific institution, to inspire young readers to explore science through literature.
The UKLA Book Awards

The UKLA Book Awards

The UKLA Book Awards are the only national children's book awards judged entirely by teachers. They aim to celebrate exceptional children's books that have a significant impact both in the classroom and on individual readers.
The Week Junior Book Awards 2025

The Week Junior Book Awards

The Week Junior Book Awards celebrate outstanding children's literature, honouring authors, illustrators, and publishers who inspire young readers. The awards emphasize originality, exceptional illustration, and compelling storytelling, highlighting both established and emerging talents.
The YA Book Prize 2025

The YA Book Prize

The YA Book Prize is an annual award that celebrates exceptional young adult fiction authored by writers from the UK and Ireland and aims to promote and recognize outstanding contributions to the young adult genre.