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: