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.

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.

Authors Live

A programme of author and illustrator events brought directly to your classroom live on the web.

Reading Well

Booklists to support mental health and wellbeing for children and young people.

Mentally Healthy Schools

A free mental health resource and information hub for primary and secondary schools across the UK.