The Yoto Carnegies are the UK’s oldest and most prestigious children’s book awards. There are two awards:

• The Yoto Carnegie Medal for Writing (previously known as the Carnegie Medal) is awarded for an outstanding book written in English for children and young people.
• The Yoto Carnegie Medal for Illustration (previously known as the Kate Greenaway Medal) is awarded for an outstanding book in terms of illustration for children and young people.

The Yoto Carnegie Greenaway Awards are managed by CILIP and judged by children’s librarians across the UK. However, the Yoto Carnegie Shadowing Scheme provides the opportunity for young readers to shadow the judging process and vote for their favourite titles in the Shadowers’ Choice Awards.

Click here to see the winners of last year’s awards.

Timetable:

• Schools can register for the Shadowing Scheme from November.
• The 2023 shortlists will be announced on 17th March and Shadowing begins.
• The winners of the Yoto Carnegie Medals 2023 will be announced on 21st June.

Cost: Free

About CILIP: CILIP is the UK’s library and information association. The charity works to develop and improve library and information services and to support and advocate for information professionals and librarians.

About Yoto: Yoto is a screen-free audio platform designed to enable children to access stories, songs, radio and other audio content safely and securely. It was listed as one of Time’s Best Inventions of the Year 2020.