The Carnegies
@carnegiemedals.bsky.social
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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https://carnegies.co.uk/
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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
https://carnegies.co.uk/nominations-announced-2026
#Carnegies2026
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!
November 10, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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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We're SO looking forward to the finale of #CelebrityTraitors. Whoever wins we have just one message.
Stephen Fry is and always has been... 100% Faithful to Libraries!
Stephen Fry is and always has been... 100% Faithful to Libraries!
November 6, 2025 at 2:01 PM
We're SO looking forward to the finale of #CelebrityTraitors. Whoever wins we have just one message.
Stephen Fry is and always has been... 100% Faithful to Libraries!
Stephen Fry is and always has been... 100% Faithful to Libraries!
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
November 6, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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
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So, did your favourites make the list?
The 2026 Carnegie Medals nominations are here:
carnegies.co.uk
Congratulations to all the authors and illustrators nominated. We're especially delighted for our ambassador Sita Brahmachari!
@carnegiemedals.bsky.social
#Carnegies2026 #KidLit
The 2026 Carnegie Medals nominations are here:
carnegies.co.uk
Congratulations to all the authors and illustrators nominated. We're especially delighted for our ambassador Sita Brahmachari!
@carnegiemedals.bsky.social
#Carnegies2026 #KidLit
The Carnegies
carnegies.co.uk
November 4, 2025 at 11:00 AM
So, did your favourites make the list?
The 2026 Carnegie Medals nominations are here:
carnegies.co.uk
Congratulations to all the authors and illustrators nominated. We're especially delighted for our ambassador Sita Brahmachari!
@carnegiemedals.bsky.social
#Carnegies2026 #KidLit
The 2026 Carnegie Medals nominations are here:
carnegies.co.uk
Congratulations to all the authors and illustrators nominated. We're especially delighted for our ambassador Sita Brahmachari!
@carnegiemedals.bsky.social
#Carnegies2026 #KidLit
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/
November 5, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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/
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Nominations have been announced for the 2026 Carnegie Medals @carnegiemedals.bsky.social. This year 62 books are in contention for the Carnegie Medal for Writing and 65 for the Carnegie Medal for Illustration. Are your favourites here? #Carnegies2026 #KidLit
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November 3, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Nominations have been announced for the 2026 Carnegie Medals @carnegiemedals.bsky.social. This year 62 books are in contention for the Carnegie Medal for Writing and 65 for the Carnegie Medal for Illustration. Are your favourites here? #Carnegies2026 #KidLit
booksforkeeps.co.uk/nominations-...
booksforkeeps.co.uk/nominations-...
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Congratulations to all the #Carnegies2026 nominees!
Why not search out these books and authors in your local public #Library?
Why not search out these books and authors in your local public #Library?
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
https://carnegies.co.uk/nominations-announced-2026
#Carnegies2026
November 3, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Congratulations to all the #Carnegies2026 nominees!
Why not search out these books and authors in your local public #Library?
Why not search out these books and authors in your local public #Library?
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The nominations for the 2026
@carnegiemedals.bsky.social have been announced! 📚We're delighted to sponsor these fantastic awards that recognise outstanding authors and illustrators for children and young people.
@carnegiemedals.bsky.social have been announced! 📚We're delighted to sponsor these fantastic awards that recognise outstanding authors and illustrators for children and young people.
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
https://carnegies.co.uk/nominations-announced-2026
#Carnegies2026
November 3, 2025 at 10:13 AM
The nominations for the 2026
@carnegiemedals.bsky.social have been announced! 📚We're delighted to sponsor these fantastic awards that recognise outstanding authors and illustrators for children and young people.
@carnegiemedals.bsky.social have been announced! 📚We're delighted to sponsor these fantastic awards that recognise outstanding authors and illustrators for children and young people.
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There are roughly 10,000 children’s books published in the UK each year, so if you’ve been nominated for the @CarnegieMedals, be very proud and dance like nobody’s watching. 🥳
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
https://carnegies.co.uk/nominations-announced-2026
#Carnegies2026
November 3, 2025 at 10:47 AM
There are roughly 10,000 children’s books published in the UK each year, so if you’ve been nominated for the @CarnegieMedals, be very proud and dance like nobody’s watching. 🥳
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
https://carnegies.co.uk/nominations-announced-2026
#Carnegies2026
November 3, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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
https://carnegies.co.uk/nominations-announced-2026
#Carnegies2026
A new chapter begins Monday — the Carnegie Nominations are coming. 👻📚🕯️
#Carnegies2026
#Carnegies2026
October 31, 2025 at 7:55 AM
A new chapter begins Monday — the Carnegie Nominations are coming. 👻📚🕯️
#Carnegies2026
#Carnegies2026
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Great to see a number of @carnegiemedals.bsky.social books cited by Ann, including this one ⤵️ The Blue Blue Book of Nebo by Manon Steffan Ros - winner in 2023
October 27, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Great to see a number of @carnegiemedals.bsky.social books cited by Ann, including this one ⤵️ The Blue Blue Book of Nebo by Manon Steffan Ros - winner in 2023
🎉 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! 📚✨
@norfolklibrariesuk.bsky.social
@norfolklibrariesuk.bsky.social
October 14, 2025 at 12:03 PM
🎉 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! 📚✨
@norfolklibrariesuk.bsky.social
@norfolklibrariesuk.bsky.social
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...
Apply now: informationprofessionaljobs.com/jobs/chair-o...
October 6, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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...
Apply now: informationprofessionaljobs.com/jobs/chair-o...
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...
Apply by 10 October: informationprofessionaljobs.com/jobs/chair-o...
October 2, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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...
Apply by 10 October: informationprofessionaljobs.com/jobs/chair-o...
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...
📅Deadline 10 October.📝 Last chance to apply: informationprofessionaljobs.com/jobs/regiona...
October 1, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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...
📅Deadline 10 October.📝 Last chance to apply: informationprofessionaljobs.com/jobs/regiona...
📚 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
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
September 25, 2025 at 10:01 AM
📚 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
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
📚 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
Submit yours here: carnegies.co.uk/nominations
September 24, 2025 at 12:04 PM
📚 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
Submit yours here: carnegies.co.uk/nominations
📚 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
September 22, 2025 at 1:30 PM
📚 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
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...
Apply by 10 October: informationprofessionaljobs.com/jobs/chair-o...
September 19, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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...
Apply by 10 October: informationprofessionaljobs.com/jobs/chair-o...
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...
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...
September 18, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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...
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...
📚 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
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
September 15, 2025 at 2:58 PM
📚 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
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
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My students loved NL’s books. I’m hopeful that they took some positive lessons from reading them.
💫"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
September 9, 2025 at 10:26 AM
My students loved NL’s books. I’m hopeful that they took some positive lessons from reading them.
💫"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
September 9, 2025 at 10:02 AM
💫"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
🎨 "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.”](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:on36hpf6w55d6sh3cld32tp2/bafkreie5bseatoflopsatjqzxvd2t27au47ilhunl3srpfmosjr7dajtye@jpeg)
September 3, 2025 at 10:02 AM
🎨 "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