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 .
Summer Reading Challenge
An annual programme that encourages children aged 4-11 to read for pleasure over the summer holidays.
Roald Dahl Story Day
Roald Dahl Day is an annual celebration of the author’s life and work that takes place on or around his birthday on 13th September.
School Diversity Week
School Diversity Week is an opportunity to celebrate and promote LGBT+ equality in education. In 2025 it takes place from 23rd-27th June.
Empathy Day Festival
The Empathy Day Festival celebrates the power of books to help raise an empathy-educated generation. It takes place from 2nd – 12th June.
