An annual award that recognises the most promising and exciting newcomer to children’s picture book illustration. The shortlist is announced in May.
Henrietta Branford Writing Competition
An annual writing competition for young people aged 8-18 that runs from 11th February to 30th May 2025.
Branford Boase Award
An annual award set up to recognise the most promising new writers and their editors. The shortlist comes out in April.
UKLA International Conference
The 2025 UKLA International Conference will take place on 27th-29th June in Liverpool.
Cheltenham Literature Festival: Literature For Schools
A programme of in-person author events and workshops for primary and secondary schools in early October.
Libraries Week
Libraries Week celebrates the central role that libraries play in our communities. In 2024, it takes place from 7th – 13th October.
Windrush Day
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 .
