The Wainwright Prizes
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👇 2025 WINNERS ANNOUNCED
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👇 2025 WINNERS ANNOUNCED
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It's our pleasure to announce that the inaugural winner of the Wainwright Prize Book of the Year is...
Raising Hare, @chloedalton.bsky.social (@canongate.co.uk)
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Raising Hare, @chloedalton.bsky.social (@canongate.co.uk)
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September 10, 2025 at 6:42 PM
It's our pleasure to announce that the inaugural winner of the Wainwright Prize Book of the Year is...
Raising Hare, @chloedalton.bsky.social (@canongate.co.uk)
#WainwrightPrize #StoriesThatConnect
Raising Hare, @chloedalton.bsky.social (@canongate.co.uk)
#WainwrightPrize #StoriesThatConnect
We're delighted to announce that the inaugural winner of the Children's Wainwright Prize Book of the Year is...
Flower Block, Lanisha Butterfield, illustrated by Hoang Giang (@puffinbooksuk.bsky.social)
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Flower Block, Lanisha Butterfield, illustrated by Hoang Giang (@puffinbooksuk.bsky.social)
#WainwrightPrize #StoriesThatConnect
September 10, 2025 at 6:41 PM
We're delighted to announce that the inaugural winner of the Children's Wainwright Prize Book of the Year is...
Flower Block, Lanisha Butterfield, illustrated by Hoang Giang (@puffinbooksuk.bsky.social)
#WainwrightPrize #StoriesThatConnect
Flower Block, Lanisha Butterfield, illustrated by Hoang Giang (@puffinbooksuk.bsky.social)
#WainwrightPrize #StoriesThatConnect
The WINNER of the 2025 Wainwright Prize for Conservation Writing...
The Lie of the Land, @guyshrubsole.bsky.social (@wmcollinsbooks.bsky.social)
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The Lie of the Land, @guyshrubsole.bsky.social (@wmcollinsbooks.bsky.social)
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September 10, 2025 at 6:33 PM
The WINNER of the 2025 Wainwright Prize for Conservation Writing...
The Lie of the Land, @guyshrubsole.bsky.social (@wmcollinsbooks.bsky.social)
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The Lie of the Land, @guyshrubsole.bsky.social (@wmcollinsbooks.bsky.social)
#WainwrightPrize #StoriesThatConnect
The WINNER of the 2025 Children's Wainwright Prize for Fiction is...
Wildlands, Brogen Murphy (@puffinbooksuk.bsky.social)
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Wildlands, Brogen Murphy (@puffinbooksuk.bsky.social)
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September 10, 2025 at 5:55 PM
The WINNER of the 2025 Children's Wainwright Prize for Fiction is...
Wildlands, Brogen Murphy (@puffinbooksuk.bsky.social)
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Wildlands, Brogen Murphy (@puffinbooksuk.bsky.social)
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The WINNER of the 2025 Children's Wainwright Prize for Non-Fiction is...
University of Cambridge: Think Big: Secrets of Bees, @benhoare.bsky.social, illustrated by Nina Chakrabarti (@nosycrow.bsky.social)
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University of Cambridge: Think Big: Secrets of Bees, @benhoare.bsky.social, illustrated by Nina Chakrabarti (@nosycrow.bsky.social)
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September 10, 2025 at 5:25 PM
The WINNER of the 2025 Children's Wainwright Prize for Non-Fiction is...
University of Cambridge: Think Big: Secrets of Bees, @benhoare.bsky.social, illustrated by Nina Chakrabarti (@nosycrow.bsky.social)
#WainwrightPrize #StoriesThatConnect
University of Cambridge: Think Big: Secrets of Bees, @benhoare.bsky.social, illustrated by Nina Chakrabarti (@nosycrow.bsky.social)
#WainwrightPrize #StoriesThatConnect
The WINNER of the 2025 Wainwright Prize for Nature Writing is...
Raising Hare, @chloedalton.bsky.social (@canongate.co.uk)
#WainwrightPrize #StoriesThatConnect
Raising Hare, @chloedalton.bsky.social (@canongate.co.uk)
#WainwrightPrize #StoriesThatConnect
September 10, 2025 at 4:31 PM
The WINNER of the 2025 Wainwright Prize for Nature Writing is...
Raising Hare, @chloedalton.bsky.social (@canongate.co.uk)
#WainwrightPrize #StoriesThatConnect
Raising Hare, @chloedalton.bsky.social (@canongate.co.uk)
#WainwrightPrize #StoriesThatConnect
The WINNER of the 2025 Children's Wainwright Prize for Picture Books is...
Flower Block, Lanisha Butterfield, illustrated by Hoang Giang (@puffinbooksuk.bsky.social)
#WainwrightPrize #StoriesThatConnect
Flower Block, Lanisha Butterfield, illustrated by Hoang Giang (@puffinbooksuk.bsky.social)
#WainwrightPrize #StoriesThatConnect
September 10, 2025 at 4:06 PM
The WINNER of the 2025 Children's Wainwright Prize for Picture Books is...
Flower Block, Lanisha Butterfield, illustrated by Hoang Giang (@puffinbooksuk.bsky.social)
#WainwrightPrize #StoriesThatConnect
Flower Block, Lanisha Butterfield, illustrated by Hoang Giang (@puffinbooksuk.bsky.social)
#WainwrightPrize #StoriesThatConnect
The WINNER of the 2025 Wainwright Prize for Illustrative Books is...
Feed the Planet, George Steinmetz with Joel K. Bourne Jr. & Michael Pollan (Abrams Books)
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Feed the Planet, George Steinmetz with Joel K. Bourne Jr. & Michael Pollan (Abrams Books)
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September 10, 2025 at 3:52 PM
The WINNER of the 2025 Wainwright Prize for Illustrative Books is...
Feed the Planet, George Steinmetz with Joel K. Bourne Jr. & Michael Pollan (Abrams Books)
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Feed the Planet, George Steinmetz with Joel K. Bourne Jr. & Michael Pollan (Abrams Books)
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We’re delighted to announce the 2025 #WainwrightPrize Winners!
From powerful storytelling to vital conservation work and bold illustration, this year’s winners reflect the richness, urgency, and joy of writing about the natural world.
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#StoriesThatConnect
From powerful storytelling to vital conservation work and bold illustration, this year’s winners reflect the richness, urgency, and joy of writing about the natural world.
wainwrightprize.com
#StoriesThatConnect
September 10, 2025 at 3:52 PM
We’re delighted to announce the 2025 #WainwrightPrize Winners!
From powerful storytelling to vital conservation work and bold illustration, this year’s winners reflect the richness, urgency, and joy of writing about the natural world.
wainwrightprize.com
#StoriesThatConnect
From powerful storytelling to vital conservation work and bold illustration, this year’s winners reflect the richness, urgency, and joy of writing about the natural world.
wainwrightprize.com
#StoriesThatConnect
Last year’s #WainwrightPrize ceremony was full of joy & gratitude as our 2024 shortlistees shared what the prize meant to them.
We’re so excited to welcome the 2025 shortlistees soon & celebrate another brilliant year of nature writing.
We’re so excited to welcome the 2025 shortlistees soon & celebrate another brilliant year of nature writing.
September 8, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Last year’s #WainwrightPrize ceremony was full of joy & gratitude as our 2024 shortlistees shared what the prize meant to them.
We’re so excited to welcome the 2025 shortlistees soon & celebrate another brilliant year of nature writing.
We’re so excited to welcome the 2025 shortlistees soon & celebrate another brilliant year of nature writing.
Meet The Judges: Francesca Willow 🌿
Artist, writer, and activist Francesca shares what she’s looking for in this year’s entries, and the nature books that shaped her own journey.
👉 Read the full Q&A: bit.ly/3JPUOhS
Artist, writer, and activist Francesca shares what she’s looking for in this year’s entries, and the nature books that shaped her own journey.
👉 Read the full Q&A: bit.ly/3JPUOhS
September 8, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Meet The Judges: Francesca Willow 🌿
Artist, writer, and activist Francesca shares what she’s looking for in this year’s entries, and the nature books that shaped her own journey.
👉 Read the full Q&A: bit.ly/3JPUOhS
Artist, writer, and activist Francesca shares what she’s looking for in this year’s entries, and the nature books that shaped her own journey.
👉 Read the full Q&A: bit.ly/3JPUOhS
Thank you for making this community of readers, writers and wild-hearted book lovers so special. 🫶📚
#WainwrightPrize #StoriesThatConnect
#WainwrightPrize #StoriesThatConnect
September 3, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Thank you for making this community of readers, writers and wild-hearted book lovers so special. 🫶📚
#WainwrightPrize #StoriesThatConnect
#WainwrightPrize #StoriesThatConnect
Meet the Judges: Khalil Thirlaway🌱
Science communicator, storyteller & co-host of the NHM’s Wild Crimes & Our Broken Planet, Khalil shares why conservation writing must link environmental + social issues, and the seaside moments that shaped his love of nature.
🔗 Read here: bit.ly/4mkKAnZ
Science communicator, storyteller & co-host of the NHM’s Wild Crimes & Our Broken Planet, Khalil shares why conservation writing must link environmental + social issues, and the seaside moments that shaped his love of nature.
🔗 Read here: bit.ly/4mkKAnZ
August 29, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Meet the Judges: Khalil Thirlaway🌱
Science communicator, storyteller & co-host of the NHM’s Wild Crimes & Our Broken Planet, Khalil shares why conservation writing must link environmental + social issues, and the seaside moments that shaped his love of nature.
🔗 Read here: bit.ly/4mkKAnZ
Science communicator, storyteller & co-host of the NHM’s Wild Crimes & Our Broken Planet, Khalil shares why conservation writing must link environmental + social issues, and the seaside moments that shaped his love of nature.
🔗 Read here: bit.ly/4mkKAnZ
We’re so proud to share the 2025 Children's Wainwright Prize shortlists, bursting with wonder, joy, and powerful messages about our planet. These fiction, non-fiction, and picture books help young readers see, feel, and care for the natural world.
#WainwrightPrize #StoriesThatConnect
#WainwrightPrize #StoriesThatConnect
August 26, 2025 at 12:04 PM
We’re so proud to share the 2025 Children's Wainwright Prize shortlists, bursting with wonder, joy, and powerful messages about our planet. These fiction, non-fiction, and picture books help young readers see, feel, and care for the natural world.
#WainwrightPrize #StoriesThatConnect
#WainwrightPrize #StoriesThatConnect
Meet the Judges: Jack Baker
Conservationist, podcaster & champion of overlooked nature stories, Jack shares why diverse voices matter, how visuals connect us, & the garden that sparked it all.
🔗 Read here: bit.ly/46MJU61
Conservationist, podcaster & champion of overlooked nature stories, Jack shares why diverse voices matter, how visuals connect us, & the garden that sparked it all.
🔗 Read here: bit.ly/46MJU61
August 26, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Meet the Judges: Jack Baker
Conservationist, podcaster & champion of overlooked nature stories, Jack shares why diverse voices matter, how visuals connect us, & the garden that sparked it all.
🔗 Read here: bit.ly/46MJU61
Conservationist, podcaster & champion of overlooked nature stories, Jack shares why diverse voices matter, how visuals connect us, & the garden that sparked it all.
🔗 Read here: bit.ly/46MJU61
The 2025 #WainwrightPrize shortlists are here.
Nature writing, conservation writing, and illustrative books that challenge, move, and inspire. A powerful year for environmental storytelling.
Discover them all → wainwrightprize.com
Nature writing, conservation writing, and illustrative books that challenge, move, and inspire. A powerful year for environmental storytelling.
Discover them all → wainwrightprize.com
August 18, 2025 at 3:43 PM
The 2025 #WainwrightPrize shortlists are here.
Nature writing, conservation writing, and illustrative books that challenge, move, and inspire. A powerful year for environmental storytelling.
Discover them all → wainwrightprize.com
Nature writing, conservation writing, and illustrative books that challenge, move, and inspire. A powerful year for environmental storytelling.
Discover them all → wainwrightprize.com
Author, speaker & creative force behind Bringing Up Race and Raising Boys Who Do Better, Uju returns to judge the Children’s Wainwright Prize.
She shares thoughts on nature writing as activism, the power of inclusive storytelling, and what gives her hope for the next generation.
🔗 bit.ly/46IhHND
She shares thoughts on nature writing as activism, the power of inclusive storytelling, and what gives her hope for the next generation.
🔗 bit.ly/46IhHND
August 8, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Author, speaker & creative force behind Bringing Up Race and Raising Boys Who Do Better, Uju returns to judge the Children’s Wainwright Prize.
She shares thoughts on nature writing as activism, the power of inclusive storytelling, and what gives her hope for the next generation.
🔗 bit.ly/46IhHND
She shares thoughts on nature writing as activism, the power of inclusive storytelling, and what gives her hope for the next generation.
🔗 bit.ly/46IhHND
We’re excited to share the 2025 Children’s #WainwrightPrize for Picture Books Shortlist! 📚
Bold, beautiful and hopeful. These picture books nurture a lifelong love for nature through story, rhythm and stunning visuals.
#StoriesThatConnect
Bold, beautiful and hopeful. These picture books nurture a lifelong love for nature through story, rhythm and stunning visuals.
#StoriesThatConnect
August 5, 2025 at 7:54 AM
We’re excited to share the 2025 Children’s #WainwrightPrize for Picture Books Shortlist! 📚
Bold, beautiful and hopeful. These picture books nurture a lifelong love for nature through story, rhythm and stunning visuals.
#StoriesThatConnect
Bold, beautiful and hopeful. These picture books nurture a lifelong love for nature through story, rhythm and stunning visuals.
#StoriesThatConnect
We’re thrilled to reveal the 2025 Children’s #WainwrightPrize for Non-Fiction Shortlist!✨
Brimming with facts, fun and discovery. This shortlist invites young readers to explore nature’s mysteries with curiosity and joy.
#StoriesThatConnect
Brimming with facts, fun and discovery. This shortlist invites young readers to explore nature’s mysteries with curiosity and joy.
#StoriesThatConnect
August 5, 2025 at 7:54 AM
We’re thrilled to reveal the 2025 Children’s #WainwrightPrize for Non-Fiction Shortlist!✨
Brimming with facts, fun and discovery. This shortlist invites young readers to explore nature’s mysteries with curiosity and joy.
#StoriesThatConnect
Brimming with facts, fun and discovery. This shortlist invites young readers to explore nature’s mysteries with curiosity and joy.
#StoriesThatConnect
We’re excited to reveal the 2025 Children’s #WainwrightPrize for Fiction Shortlist! 🌿
Stories of wonder, courage and care. These authors inspire the next generation to imagine a better, wilder world.
#StoriesThatConnect
Stories of wonder, courage and care. These authors inspire the next generation to imagine a better, wilder world.
#StoriesThatConnect
August 5, 2025 at 7:54 AM
We’re excited to reveal the 2025 Children’s #WainwrightPrize for Fiction Shortlist! 🌿
Stories of wonder, courage and care. These authors inspire the next generation to imagine a better, wilder world.
#StoriesThatConnect
Stories of wonder, courage and care. These authors inspire the next generation to imagine a better, wilder world.
#StoriesThatConnect
Meet the 2025 #WainwrightPrize for Illustrative Books Shortlist! 🖌️
Visually rich and deeply evocative. A celebration of art, photography and illustration that brings the wild to life in powerful new ways.
#StoriesThatConnect
Visually rich and deeply evocative. A celebration of art, photography and illustration that brings the wild to life in powerful new ways.
#StoriesThatConnect
August 5, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Meet the 2025 #WainwrightPrize for Illustrative Books Shortlist! 🖌️
Visually rich and deeply evocative. A celebration of art, photography and illustration that brings the wild to life in powerful new ways.
#StoriesThatConnect
Visually rich and deeply evocative. A celebration of art, photography and illustration that brings the wild to life in powerful new ways.
#StoriesThatConnect
We’re thrilled to announce the 2025 #WainwrightPrize for Conservation Writing Shortlist! 🌍
Urgent, unflinching and globally minded. These books confront the environmental crises shaping our world and the paths to change.
#StoriesThatConnect
Urgent, unflinching and globally minded. These books confront the environmental crises shaping our world and the paths to change.
#StoriesThatConnect
August 5, 2025 at 7:54 AM
We’re thrilled to announce the 2025 #WainwrightPrize for Conservation Writing Shortlist! 🌍
Urgent, unflinching and globally minded. These books confront the environmental crises shaping our world and the paths to change.
#StoriesThatConnect
Urgent, unflinching and globally minded. These books confront the environmental crises shaping our world and the paths to change.
#StoriesThatConnect
We’re delighted to reveal the 2025 #WainwrightPrize for Nature Writing Shortlist! 🌿
Poetic, personal and place-rooted. These books explore the richness of land, language and belonging in the natural world.
#StoriesThatConnect
Poetic, personal and place-rooted. These books explore the richness of land, language and belonging in the natural world.
#StoriesThatConnect
August 5, 2025 at 7:54 AM
We’re delighted to reveal the 2025 #WainwrightPrize for Nature Writing Shortlist! 🌿
Poetic, personal and place-rooted. These books explore the richness of land, language and belonging in the natural world.
#StoriesThatConnect
Poetic, personal and place-rooted. These books explore the richness of land, language and belonging in the natural world.
#StoriesThatConnect
We’re thrilled to announce the 2025 #WainwrightPrize shortlists!
From climate and conservation to poetry, place and powerful storytelling for young readers, this year’s books celebrate our connection to the natural world.
Explore them all: wainwrightprize.com
#StoriesThatConnect
From climate and conservation to poetry, place and powerful storytelling for young readers, this year’s books celebrate our connection to the natural world.
Explore them all: wainwrightprize.com
#StoriesThatConnect
August 5, 2025 at 7:54 AM
We’re thrilled to announce the 2025 #WainwrightPrize shortlists!
From climate and conservation to poetry, place and powerful storytelling for young readers, this year’s books celebrate our connection to the natural world.
Explore them all: wainwrightprize.com
#StoriesThatConnect
From climate and conservation to poetry, place and powerful storytelling for young readers, this year’s books celebrate our connection to the natural world.
Explore them all: wainwrightprize.com
#StoriesThatConnect
Three categories. One wild mission: to inspire a lifelong love for nature. 🌍📚
The 2025 Children’s #WainwrightPrize longlists are here with stories of wonder, wildlife, and environmental hope for young readers of all ages.
Explore the full longlists: wainwrightprize.com
#StoriesThatConnect
The 2025 Children’s #WainwrightPrize longlists are here with stories of wonder, wildlife, and environmental hope for young readers of all ages.
Explore the full longlists: wainwrightprize.com
#StoriesThatConnect
July 29, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Three categories. One wild mission: to inspire a lifelong love for nature. 🌍📚
The 2025 Children’s #WainwrightPrize longlists are here with stories of wonder, wildlife, and environmental hope for young readers of all ages.
Explore the full longlists: wainwrightprize.com
#StoriesThatConnect
The 2025 Children’s #WainwrightPrize longlists are here with stories of wonder, wildlife, and environmental hope for young readers of all ages.
Explore the full longlists: wainwrightprize.com
#StoriesThatConnect