Longlist for 2022 Information Book Award Announced

The School Library Association have announced the 2022 longlist for their Information Book Award (IBA).

Now in its twelfth year, the IBA aims to emphasise the importance of non-fiction by highlighting and celebrating the high standard of children’s information books.

The awards are divided into three age categories, judged by a panel of educators. Children will then also have the opportunity to vote for their favourites in each group, as well as their favourite overall, to determine four additional Children’s Choice winners.

This year’s longlist is made up of 30 titles, drawing on themes of science, nature, history and diversity.

The shortlist will be announced at the end of June, along with the release of accompanying activities that can be easily implemented in a school library or classroom setting. The shortlist books will be available at a discounted price from Peters.

The winners will be announced in a ceremony to take place in November. Find out more about the longlist for the 2022 Information Book Award including the list of books on the School Library Association website.

The award is sponsored by Hachette Children’s Book Group (HCG).