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Inclusive Books for Children Awards open for 2027 publisher submissions

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Wainwright Prize Shortlists 2026 – books needed more than ever

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Longlists announced for the 2026 Diverse Book Awards

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‘Joy must lead the way’ Cross-Party Education Committee ‘Reading for Pleasure’ report

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The Art of Learning Poetry by Heart Celebrated in Style

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‘Extraordinary’ John Agard wins CLiPPA for Unprecedented Third Time

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Asli Jensen and her editor Shalini Vallepur win the 2026 Branford Boase Award

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Patrice Lawrence Announced as Waterstones Children’s Laureate 2026-2028

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Winners of the 2026 UKLA Book Awards announced

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Winners of 2026 Information Book Award announced

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Doing Reading Differently – Discover Children’s Story Centre relaunches for the National Year of Reading

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Carnegies 2026 Winners Announced

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Funding success for Reflecting Disability study

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IBC pledges 10,000 free books to schools via Book Box scheme

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Teens divided over AI use for schoolwork finds latest OUP reseach

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Young readers choose graphic novel as overall winner of the Children’s Book Award

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My Name is Samim wins Jhalak Children’s & YA Prize

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New National Literacy Trust report finds rise in some children’s reading for pleasure

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