Windrush Day is celebrated on 22nd June. It acknowledges the contribution and sacrifices the Windrush Generation and their descendants have made to British society.
Black History Month
Explore and celebrate the impact of Black heritage and culture during Black History Month in October .
National Poetry Day
National Poetry Day is a nationwide celebration of poetry that takes place on the first Thursday of October .
CLiPPA
The CLiPPA is an annual award for published poetry for children and is the only award of its kind in the UK. The shortlist is announced in April .
Waterstones Children’s Book Prize
Annual book award that celebrates the best in children’s publishing as voted for by Waterstones booksellers. Shortlists are announced in February.
FCBG Children’s Book Award
The FCBG Children’s Book Award is an annual book award voted for entirely by children. Shortlists are announced in February.
UKLA Book Awards
Annual book awards judged by classroom teachers. Shortlists are announced in March.
The Carnegies
The Carnegie Medals are the UK’s oldest and best-loved children’s book awards. Shortlists are announced in March.
The Alligator’s Mouth Award
An annual award that celebrates highly illustrated fiction for younger readers aged 6-8. The shortlist is announced in May.
Teachers’ Reading Challenge
A reading challenge for teachers that runs from July to end October .
