A ‘towering figure in children’s poetry’, John Agard wins the CLiPPA for an unprecedented third time.
Branford Boase Award 2026 – Winner Announced!
Celebrating the most exciting new voices in children’s fiction, the winner of the Branford Boase Award 2026 is revealed…
Excelsior Award 2026: Winners Announced!
Chosen by students from across the UK, the winners of the Excelsior Award 2026 are revealed.
Summer Reading Made Easy: 10 Free Resources to Share with Families
Ten free resources to share with parents and carers to support reading for pleasure throughout the summer holidays.
New Waterstones Children’s Laureate Announced!
Award-winning author Patrice Lawrence becomes the new Waterstones Children’s Laureate.
UKLA Book Awards 2026 – Winners Announced!
Chosen by teachers, the winners of the 2026 UKLA Book Awards have been announced.
Information Book Award 2026 – Winners Announced!
Discover the winners of the SLA Information Book Award 2026.
Books on a Budget: How to refresh your shelves without breaking the bank
Discover 20 free and low-cost ways to refresh school libraries and classroom book corners, including free book-gifting schemes and fundraising ideas.
Carnegie Medals 2026 – Winners Announced!
Representations of visual impairment and neurodiversity are celebrated in this year’s Carnegie Medal winners.
Spark! School Book Awards 2026: Winners Announced!
Chosen by young people in schools across the country, the winners of the Spark! School Book Awards 2026 have been announced….
