The Week Junior Book Awards 2025
Thank you to all the authors, illustrators, and publishers who submitted their fantastic books for this year’s awards! The entries are in, and the shortlist has now been announced – with the winners being announced at the award ceremony on 29 September.
The Week Junior Book Awards celebrate the best in children's literature across 13 categories, from exciting adventures and heartwarming stories to exciting non-fiction and eye-catching illustrations. These awards highlight the very best in books for young readers and aim to inspire children to discover their next great read.
Voting is now open for both our Children’s Choice award and the Children’s Book Cover of the Year award! Don’t miss your chance to have your say, click the buttons below to vote!
Introducing the 2025 Judges!
Key dates
26 February |
Entries open |
24 March |
Closing date for entries |
3 June |
Shortlist announced |
29 September |
Winners announced at the award ceremony |
Take a look at the 2024 awards in action...
The 2025 Categories
Take a look at what the 2024 winners had to say...
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