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Email: schoolslibraryservice@warwickshire.gov.uk

Schools Library Service
Unit 4 
WCC Hawkes Point 
1 Hawkes Drive 
Heathcote Industrial Estate 
Warwick 
CV34 6LX 
Tel: 01926 413461
Opening hours: Monday - Thursday: 9am - 5pm, Friday: 9am - 4.30pm

Warwickshire Secondary Book Award 2026: Shortlist revealed!!!

We are thrilled to announce the shortlist for the Warwickshire Secondary Book Award 2026. We have carefully shortlisted some of the best recently published titles, covering a wide range of genres to engage every reader and encourage discussion, critical thinking and reading for pleasure. The award is aimed at Y7/8 but older years can take part too. 
  • Stealing Happy by Brian Conaghan
  • One The Wall by Anne Fine
  • The Twelve by Liz Hyder
  • The Line They Drew Threw Us by Hiba Noor Khan
  • Shrapnel Boys by Jenny Pearson
  • The Deadsoul Project by Dan Smith
Why take part?
  • Promote reading for pleasure across your school community.
  • Give students a voice in choosing their favourite book.
  • Access a curated selection of high-quality, diverse titles.
  • Receive bookmarks and posters to promote the award in school.
  • Students can enter exciting competitions.
  • Attend the final award ceremony, where students will have the chance to meet some or all of the shortlisted authors! Always a lovely and inspiring event for the students.
How to sign up:
Simply email schoolslibraryservice@warwickshire.gov.uk for more information or to sign-up.

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