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.
Yoto Carnegie Medals
The Yoto 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 summer reading challenge for teachers that runs from end June 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 2024 it takes place from 24th-28th June.
Empathy Day
Empathy Day celebrates the power of books to help raise an empathy-educated generation. It takes place on 6th June.
International Literacy Day
International Literacy Day takes place on 8th of September every year.