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The UK's best-loved book awards for children & young people, celebrating outstanding writing & illustration; judged by librarians @cilip.bsky.social #Carnegies2025

https://carnegies.co.uk/
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While waiting for shadowing to begin, school shadowing groups can register with Sora, our digital reading partner, to access the 2025 shortlisted books for free, and enjoy free access to the 2026 shortlists once announced. 👉https://company.overdrive.com/carnegies/
Sora graphic reading 'Get ready for the 2026 Carnegies and start reading now' and 'Sign up for free access'
November 12, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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The Carnegies are introducing an age-inclusive longlist shadowing offer, so reading groups of all ages can join in. This will run alongside our regular shortlist shadowing, giving even more ways to take part — full details coming soon!
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November 10, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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You can now pre-order your longlist and shortlist packs for the #Carnegies2026 from our official book supplier Scholastic UK Why wait? Order here 👇 https://shop.scholastic.co.uk/the-carnegies
Scholastic graphic reading 'The Carnegies', 'Now taking pre-orders' and 'Get your Carnegie longlist and shortlist packs delivered the day they are announced' with a picture of children reading a book and a sticker reading '35% discount on all Carnegie packs'.
November 6, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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The 2026 Carnegies Shadowing Scheme is now OPEN! Teachers and librarians, this is your chance to bring the world’s best book club to your young readers! Sign up a shadowing group to read the shortlisted books, write reviews and cast votes. Register here https://carnegies.co.uk/take-part/register/
Photo of one of the 2025 shadowing groups with their books.
November 5, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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The 2026 Carnegies nominations are live! 🎉 Join us in celebrating the exceptional storytelling and illustration recognised this year. 🏆 Get ready for an inspiring awards season! Congrats to all nominees! 📖❤️

https://carnegies.co.uk/nominations-announced-2026

#Carnegies2026
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November 3, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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A new chapter begins Monday — the Carnegie Nominations are coming. 👻📚🕯️
#Carnegies2026
Text reads 'They're almost here' with the Carnegies logo on an orange background and dark green books flying in the air which give the vibe of bats.
October 31, 2025 at 7:55 AM
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🎉 The 2025 Carnegie Shadowers’ Choice Winner for Illustration, Theo Parish, has chosen Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library to receive a £500 donation from @cilip.bsky.social as part of their prize! 📚✨

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Theo Parish smiling at the camera and holding Homebody in front of a branded wall at the 2025 Carnegies ceremony. The book Homebody displayed in a library.
October 14, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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Last chance to apply to chair the 2028 Carnegies! We’re seeking a Chair of Judges to support and guide the 2028 panel, ensuring a rewarding judging experience. Tenure starts mid-2026, shadowing the 2027 Chair.
Apply now: informationprofessionaljobs.com/jobs/chair-o...
Photo of the 2025 Chair of Judges Ros Harding speaking at the podium on stage during the Carnegies ceremony.
October 6, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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Chair the UK’s oldest book awards for children and young people! We’re seeking a 2028 Chair of Judges to support and guide the panel, ensuring a rewarding judging experience. Tenure starts mid-2026, shadowing the 2027 Chair.
Apply by 10 October: informationprofessionaljobs.com/jobs/chair-o...
Graphic reading 'We are recruiting a Chair of Judges for 2028' and 'Apply today to be a part of history!'
October 2, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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We are recruiting for librarian judges to represent South West, South East, London, West Midlands, North East and Yorkshire and Humber in 2027 & 2028.
📅Deadline 10 October.📝 Last chance to apply: informationprofessionaljobs.com/jobs/regiona...
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October 1, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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📚 Be part of history, become a Carnegie Awards Judge!
We are recruiting for regional judges to join the 2027 & 2028 panel. If you live or work in these regions and share our passion for children's books and reading, we'd love to hear from you.📝 Apply by 10 October at buff.ly/6vnxFEY
Graphic reading 'Become a Carnegies judge' and 'We are recruiting judges for 2027-28 from South West, South East, London, West Midlands, North East and Yorkshire and Humber.'
September 25, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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📚 The 26th September deadline is fast approaching @cilip.bsky.social members, so do join us in nominating your favourite children's and young adult books for the 2026 Carnegie Medals. Each CILIP member can nominate one exceptional title per Medal. 🏅
Submit yours here: carnegies.co.uk/nominations
Graphic reading 'The nominations for 2026 are now open!'
September 24, 2025 at 12:04 PM
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📚 Calling all @cilip.bsky.social members! Do you know of a children's book you would like to see win a Carnegie Medal? If so, then join us in nominating your favourite children's and YA books for the 2026 Carnegie Awards. 🗓️ Submit yours by 26 September carnegies.co.uk/nominations
Graphic reading 'Nominations for the 2026 Carnegies are now open!' and 'Who will you nominate?'
September 22, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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We’re seeking a Chair of Judges to support and guide the panel, ensuring a rewarding judging experience. Chair the UK’s oldest book awards for children and young people! Tenure starts mid-2026, shadowing the 2027 Chair.
Apply by 10 October: informationprofessionaljobs.com/jobs/chair-o...
Photo of the 2025 Chair of Judges Ros Harding speaking at the podium on stage during the Carnegies ceremony with a slide of the judges faces behind her.
September 19, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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Be part of history and become a Carnegie Awards Judge!
We are recruiting for librarian judges to represent South West, South East, London, West Midlands, North East and Yorkshire and Humber in 2027 & 2028.
📝 Apply by 10 October at informationprofessionaljobs.com/jobs/regiona...
Photo of last years judges with the text 'We are recruiting judges for 2027-28' and 'Be a part of history'
September 18, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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📚 Calling all @cilip.bsky.social members! It's that exciting time once more!
Join us in nominating your favourite children's and YA books for the 2026 Carnegies. Each member can nominate one exceptional title per Medal. 🏅
🗓️ Submit yours by 26 September carnegies.co.uk/nominations
Graphic reading 'Nominations for 2026 are open!', 'Find out what this means and how you can get involved at: carnegies.co.uk/nominations'
September 15, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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💫"Toxic masculinity is on the rise and it affects young people across every single demographic and the empathy that is learnt through books can be a powerful antidote." Nathanael Lessore, winner of the 2025 Carnegie Shadowers' Choice Medal for Writing 🏆 #Carnegies2025
“Toxic masculinity is on the rise and it affects young people across every single demographic and the empathy that is learnt through books can be a powerful antidote.”
September 9, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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🎨 "The right book at the right time can stay with you long after you turn the last page." Theo Parish, winner of the 2025 Carnegie Medal Shadowers' Choice Award for Illustration. 🏆 #Carnegies2025
“Reading is so uniquely powerful because it's the best way to really see the world through someone else's eyes, to step into someone else's shoes. [...] The right book at the right time can stay with you long after you turn the last page.”
September 3, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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Nathanael Lessore has chosen St Joseph's RC to receive a £500 donation made by the @engmediacentre.bsky.social as part of his prize as winner of the 2025 Carnegie Shadowers' Choice Award for Writing 📚✨
Thank you @engmediacentre.bsky.social!🌟 #Carnegies2025
Nathanael Lessore at the podium smiling during his speech after winning the 2025 Carnegie Shadowers Choice Medal for Writing
August 25, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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📚 "I wouldn't be an author without the absolutely vital support and encouragement that teachers and librarians offer the world." Margaret McDonald, winner of the 2025 Carnegie Medal for Writing. 🏆 #Carnegies2025 @faberchildrens.bsky.social @faberbooks.bsky.social
“To be honoured with an award chosen by librarians will forever be so special to me. I wouldn't be an author and would never have found books without the absolutely vital support and encouragement that teachers and librarians offer the world”
August 19, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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At this year’s Carnegies ceremony, a very special message was shared 💌

Her Majesty The Queen sent her warmest wishes to everyone involved in #Carnegies2025, recognising the impact of @cilip.bsky.social's work and the joy that books and illustration bring to children across the UK 📚✨
Quoted text credited to Her Majesty The Queen typed out beside it: “Your work makes an enormous difference to children across our country, fostering a love of reading and celebrating the richness of children’s literature and illustration in the United Kingdom.” Photo of a letter from the Queen reading: "Dear Mackenzie, I wanted to send my warmest congratulations and thanks to all those involved in this year’s Carnegie Medals. Your work makes an enormous difference to children across our country, fostering a love of reading and celebrating the richness of children’s literature and illustration in the United Kingdom. I hope that you will have a wonderful evening. I will be raising a glass to you all! With best wishes, Camilla”
August 13, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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“Artists make images, ideas that show us ourselves, but also make spaces for empathy - radical, active empathy.” Olivia Lomenech Gill quoting Toni Morrison during her winner speech for the 2025 Carnegie Medal for Illustration Award 🏆 #Carnegies2025
“This award means so much. It is a reminder and a responsibility and a rekindling of hope. [...] Artists make images, ideas that show us ourselves, but also make spaces for empathy - radical, active empathy.”
August 12, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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Want to get a free 2026 shortlist pack? 🎁 We invite group leaders to give us your feedback from shadowing the #Carnegies2025 by 21 July, for a chance to win! 🎉

🗒️ Our 5-10 minute Shadowing Survey is a great help to improve the Carnegie Awards.
Complete it now 👉 fs3.formsite.com/cilip/Shadow...
Picture of children holding up books from the Carnegies shortlist. Text reads 'Have your say about shadowing! You could win a 2026 shortlist pack.'
July 15, 2025 at 7:35 AM
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Here’s your reminder that you can watch back the Carnegie Awards ceremony on our website! 🎉 Catch up on the unforgettable moments and inspiring speeches 🏆 #Carnegies2025
📷: Tom Pilston / Beth Prodger
Find the recording and the photo gallery here 🔗 carnegies.co.uk/take-part/st...
Shortlisted illustrators holding their books and smiling at the camera. A shadower, Mrs Phelps, Theo Parish, and Joseph Coelho on stage as Theo wins their medal. Shortlisted authors holding their books and smiling at the camera.
July 10, 2025 at 10:38 AM
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📣 Calling all Shadowing group leaders! Complete our Shadowing Survey by 21 July for a chance to win a 2026 shortlist pack! 📚✨
✍️ It takes 5-10 minutes, and your feedback is crucial to improve the Carnegies programme.
Share your feedback today 👉 fs3.formsite.com/cilip/Shadow...
Picture of young people holding up books from the Carnegies shortlist. Text reads 'Complete the shadowing survey for a chance to win a 2026 shortlist pack'
July 8, 2025 at 10:18 AM