The Wainwright Prizes
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👇 2025 WINNERS ANNOUNCED
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We’re delighted to announce the 2025 #WainwrightPrize Winners!
From powerful storytelling to vital conservation work and bold illustration, this year’s winners reflect the richness, urgency, and joy of writing about the natural world.
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#StoriesThatConnect
From powerful storytelling to vital conservation work and bold illustration, this year’s winners reflect the richness, urgency, and joy of writing about the natural world.
wainwrightprize.com
#StoriesThatConnect
We’re delighted to announce the 2025 #WainwrightPrize Winners!
From powerful storytelling to vital conservation work and bold illustration, this year’s winners reflect the richness, urgency, and joy of writing about the natural world.
wainwrightprize.com
#StoriesThatConnect
From powerful storytelling to vital conservation work and bold illustration, this year’s winners reflect the richness, urgency, and joy of writing about the natural world.
wainwrightprize.com
#StoriesThatConnect
September 10, 2025 at 3:52 PM
We’re delighted to announce the 2025 #WainwrightPrize Winners!
From powerful storytelling to vital conservation work and bold illustration, this year’s winners reflect the richness, urgency, and joy of writing about the natural world.
wainwrightprize.com
#StoriesThatConnect
From powerful storytelling to vital conservation work and bold illustration, this year’s winners reflect the richness, urgency, and joy of writing about the natural world.
wainwrightprize.com
#StoriesThatConnect
Last year’s #WainwrightPrize ceremony was full of joy & gratitude as our 2024 shortlistees shared what the prize meant to them.
We’re so excited to welcome the 2025 shortlistees soon & celebrate another brilliant year of nature writing.
We’re so excited to welcome the 2025 shortlistees soon & celebrate another brilliant year of nature writing.
September 8, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Last year’s #WainwrightPrize ceremony was full of joy & gratitude as our 2024 shortlistees shared what the prize meant to them.
We’re so excited to welcome the 2025 shortlistees soon & celebrate another brilliant year of nature writing.
We’re so excited to welcome the 2025 shortlistees soon & celebrate another brilliant year of nature writing.
Meet The Judges: Francesca Willow 🌿
Artist, writer, and activist Francesca shares what she’s looking for in this year’s entries, and the nature books that shaped her own journey.
👉 Read the full Q&A: bit.ly/3JPUOhS
Artist, writer, and activist Francesca shares what she’s looking for in this year’s entries, and the nature books that shaped her own journey.
👉 Read the full Q&A: bit.ly/3JPUOhS
September 8, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Meet The Judges: Francesca Willow 🌿
Artist, writer, and activist Francesca shares what she’s looking for in this year’s entries, and the nature books that shaped her own journey.
👉 Read the full Q&A: bit.ly/3JPUOhS
Artist, writer, and activist Francesca shares what she’s looking for in this year’s entries, and the nature books that shaped her own journey.
👉 Read the full Q&A: bit.ly/3JPUOhS
Thank you for making this community of readers, writers and wild-hearted book lovers so special. 🫶📚
#WainwrightPrize #StoriesThatConnect
#WainwrightPrize #StoriesThatConnect
September 3, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Thank you for making this community of readers, writers and wild-hearted book lovers so special. 🫶📚
#WainwrightPrize #StoriesThatConnect
#WainwrightPrize #StoriesThatConnect
Meet the Judges: Khalil Thirlaway🌱
Science communicator, storyteller & co-host of the NHM’s Wild Crimes & Our Broken Planet, Khalil shares why conservation writing must link environmental + social issues, and the seaside moments that shaped his love of nature.
🔗 Read here: bit.ly/4mkKAnZ
Science communicator, storyteller & co-host of the NHM’s Wild Crimes & Our Broken Planet, Khalil shares why conservation writing must link environmental + social issues, and the seaside moments that shaped his love of nature.
🔗 Read here: bit.ly/4mkKAnZ
August 29, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Meet the Judges: Khalil Thirlaway🌱
Science communicator, storyteller & co-host of the NHM’s Wild Crimes & Our Broken Planet, Khalil shares why conservation writing must link environmental + social issues, and the seaside moments that shaped his love of nature.
🔗 Read here: bit.ly/4mkKAnZ
Science communicator, storyteller & co-host of the NHM’s Wild Crimes & Our Broken Planet, Khalil shares why conservation writing must link environmental + social issues, and the seaside moments that shaped his love of nature.
🔗 Read here: bit.ly/4mkKAnZ
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We're absolutely thrilled to see both Helen Scales (WHAT THE WILD SEA CAN BE) and Sophy Roberts (A TRAINING SCHOOL FOR ELEPHANTS) shortlisted for The Wainwright Prize for Conservation Writing!
We’re thrilled to announce the 2025 #WainwrightPrize shortlists!
From climate and conservation to poetry, place and powerful storytelling for young readers, this year’s books celebrate our connection to the natural world.
Explore them all: wainwrightprize.com
#StoriesThatConnect
From climate and conservation to poetry, place and powerful storytelling for young readers, this year’s books celebrate our connection to the natural world.
Explore them all: wainwrightprize.com
#StoriesThatConnect
August 26, 2025 at 6:05 PM
We're absolutely thrilled to see both Helen Scales (WHAT THE WILD SEA CAN BE) and Sophy Roberts (A TRAINING SCHOOL FOR ELEPHANTS) shortlisted for The Wainwright Prize for Conservation Writing!
We’re so proud to share the 2025 Children's Wainwright Prize shortlists, bursting with wonder, joy, and powerful messages about our planet. These fiction, non-fiction, and picture books help young readers see, feel, and care for the natural world.
#WainwrightPrize #StoriesThatConnect
#WainwrightPrize #StoriesThatConnect
August 26, 2025 at 12:04 PM
We’re so proud to share the 2025 Children's Wainwright Prize shortlists, bursting with wonder, joy, and powerful messages about our planet. These fiction, non-fiction, and picture books help young readers see, feel, and care for the natural world.
#WainwrightPrize #StoriesThatConnect
#WainwrightPrize #StoriesThatConnect
Meet the Judges: Jack Baker
Conservationist, podcaster & champion of overlooked nature stories, Jack shares why diverse voices matter, how visuals connect us, & the garden that sparked it all.
🔗 Read here: bit.ly/46MJU61
Conservationist, podcaster & champion of overlooked nature stories, Jack shares why diverse voices matter, how visuals connect us, & the garden that sparked it all.
🔗 Read here: bit.ly/46MJU61
August 26, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Meet the Judges: Jack Baker
Conservationist, podcaster & champion of overlooked nature stories, Jack shares why diverse voices matter, how visuals connect us, & the garden that sparked it all.
🔗 Read here: bit.ly/46MJU61
Conservationist, podcaster & champion of overlooked nature stories, Jack shares why diverse voices matter, how visuals connect us, & the garden that sparked it all.
🔗 Read here: bit.ly/46MJU61
The 2025 #WainwrightPrize shortlists are here.
Nature writing, conservation writing, and illustrative books that challenge, move, and inspire. A powerful year for environmental storytelling.
Discover them all → wainwrightprize.com
Nature writing, conservation writing, and illustrative books that challenge, move, and inspire. A powerful year for environmental storytelling.
Discover them all → wainwrightprize.com
August 18, 2025 at 3:43 PM
The 2025 #WainwrightPrize shortlists are here.
Nature writing, conservation writing, and illustrative books that challenge, move, and inspire. A powerful year for environmental storytelling.
Discover them all → wainwrightprize.com
Nature writing, conservation writing, and illustrative books that challenge, move, and inspire. A powerful year for environmental storytelling.
Discover them all → wainwrightprize.com
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August 11, 2025 at 7:04 AM
Author, speaker & creative force behind Bringing Up Race and Raising Boys Who Do Better, Uju returns to judge the Children’s Wainwright Prize.
She shares thoughts on nature writing as activism, the power of inclusive storytelling, and what gives her hope for the next generation.
🔗 bit.ly/46IhHND
She shares thoughts on nature writing as activism, the power of inclusive storytelling, and what gives her hope for the next generation.
🔗 bit.ly/46IhHND
August 8, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Author, speaker & creative force behind Bringing Up Race and Raising Boys Who Do Better, Uju returns to judge the Children’s Wainwright Prize.
She shares thoughts on nature writing as activism, the power of inclusive storytelling, and what gives her hope for the next generation.
🔗 bit.ly/46IhHND
She shares thoughts on nature writing as activism, the power of inclusive storytelling, and what gives her hope for the next generation.
🔗 bit.ly/46IhHND
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Absolutely thrilled that my book THE LIE OF THE LAND has been shortlisted for the @wainwrightprize.bsky.social for conservation writing!
Honoured to join an incredible shortlist of authors including @robgmacfarlane.bsky.social @frediotto.bsky.social
More here:
wainwrightprize.com/shortlist-20...
Honoured to join an incredible shortlist of authors including @robgmacfarlane.bsky.social @frediotto.bsky.social
More here:
wainwrightprize.com/shortlist-20...
August 5, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Absolutely thrilled that my book THE LIE OF THE LAND has been shortlisted for the @wainwrightprize.bsky.social for conservation writing!
Honoured to join an incredible shortlist of authors including @robgmacfarlane.bsky.social @frediotto.bsky.social
More here:
wainwrightprize.com/shortlist-20...
Honoured to join an incredible shortlist of authors including @robgmacfarlane.bsky.social @frediotto.bsky.social
More here:
wainwrightprize.com/shortlist-20...
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We couldn't be more thrilled to announce that Swoop Sing Perch Paddle by Carry Akroyd and John McEwen has been shortlisted for the @wainwrightprize.bsky.social for Illustrative Books!
This beautiful book celebrates British birds in all their colour and glory🐦
Have you got your copy yet?
This beautiful book celebrates British birds in all their colour and glory🐦
Have you got your copy yet?
August 5, 2025 at 10:13 AM
We couldn't be more thrilled to announce that Swoop Sing Perch Paddle by Carry Akroyd and John McEwen has been shortlisted for the @wainwrightprize.bsky.social for Illustrative Books!
This beautiful book celebrates British birds in all their colour and glory🐦
Have you got your copy yet?
This beautiful book celebrates British birds in all their colour and glory🐦
Have you got your copy yet?
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For the ones who can lose hours to a good book, and whole afternoons to the wild... 📚🍃
The 2025 #WainwrightPrize shortlists have been announced!
Your next read awaits.👇
The 2025 #WainwrightPrize shortlists have been announced!
Your next read awaits.👇
We’re thrilled to announce the 2025 #WainwrightPrize shortlists!
From climate and conservation to poetry, place and powerful storytelling for young readers, this year’s books celebrate our connection to the natural world.
Explore them all: wainwrightprize.com
#StoriesThatConnect
From climate and conservation to poetry, place and powerful storytelling for young readers, this year’s books celebrate our connection to the natural world.
Explore them all: wainwrightprize.com
#StoriesThatConnect
August 5, 2025 at 11:24 AM
For the ones who can lose hours to a good book, and whole afternoons to the wild... 📚🍃
The 2025 #WainwrightPrize shortlists have been announced!
Your next read awaits.👇
The 2025 #WainwrightPrize shortlists have been announced!
Your next read awaits.👇
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We are delighted that #TheAccidentalGarden by Richard Mabey is shortlisted for the Wainwright Prize for nature writing 🍃
In Richard Mabey's Norfolk garden, nature is an equal partner.
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In Richard Mabey's Norfolk garden, nature is an equal partner.
profilebooks.com/work/the-acc... #WainwrightPrize #StoriesThatConnect @wainwrightprize.bsky.social
August 5, 2025 at 11:45 AM
We are delighted that #TheAccidentalGarden by Richard Mabey is shortlisted for the Wainwright Prize for nature writing 🍃
In Richard Mabey's Norfolk garden, nature is an equal partner.
profilebooks.com/work/the-acc... #WainwrightPrize #StoriesThatConnect @wainwrightprize.bsky.social
In Richard Mabey's Norfolk garden, nature is an equal partner.
profilebooks.com/work/the-acc... #WainwrightPrize #StoriesThatConnect @wainwrightprize.bsky.social
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Exciting news!!!!!!
Thanks @wainwrightprize.bsky.social!
Thanks @wainwrightprize.bsky.social!
August 5, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Exciting news!!!!!!
Thanks @wainwrightprize.bsky.social!
Thanks @wainwrightprize.bsky.social!
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HOP HOP HOORAY - Frog: A Story of Life on Earth has been shortlisted for the @wainwrightprize.bsky.social!!! 💚🐸💚🐸💚🐸
We’re excited to share the 2025 Children’s #WainwrightPrize for Picture Books Shortlist! 📚
Bold, beautiful and hopeful. These picture books nurture a lifelong love for nature through story, rhythm and stunning visuals.
#StoriesThatConnect
Bold, beautiful and hopeful. These picture books nurture a lifelong love for nature through story, rhythm and stunning visuals.
#StoriesThatConnect
August 5, 2025 at 12:45 PM
HOP HOP HOORAY - Frog: A Story of Life on Earth has been shortlisted for the @wainwrightprize.bsky.social!!! 💚🐸💚🐸💚🐸
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My book - ClimateINJustice is shortlisted for the @wainwrightprize.bsky.social ! Really happy about this, as it's not traditional conservation writing - but conserving & fighting for us humans & our rights wainwrightprize.com/shortlist-20...
August 5, 2025 at 3:47 PM
My book - ClimateINJustice is shortlisted for the @wainwrightprize.bsky.social ! Really happy about this, as it's not traditional conservation writing - but conserving & fighting for us humans & our rights wainwrightprize.com/shortlist-20...
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The Perimeter is now shortlisted for the @wainwrightprize.bsky.social ! If the book spoke to you, I’d love if you’d share it with others – every word of mouth helps. 👉 amzn.to/4mpt9SH ⛺️📷⛺️📷⛺️📷⛺️
August 5, 2025 at 3:47 PM
The Perimeter is now shortlisted for the @wainwrightprize.bsky.social ! If the book spoke to you, I’d love if you’d share it with others – every word of mouth helps. 👉 amzn.to/4mpt9SH ⛺️📷⛺️📷⛺️📷⛺️
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Overjoyed to have The Wild by Yuval Zommer from @oxfordchildrens.bsky.social on this shortlist! #WainwrightPrize
We’re excited to share the 2025 Children’s #WainwrightPrize for Picture Books Shortlist! 📚
Bold, beautiful and hopeful. These picture books nurture a lifelong love for nature through story, rhythm and stunning visuals.
#StoriesThatConnect
Bold, beautiful and hopeful. These picture books nurture a lifelong love for nature through story, rhythm and stunning visuals.
#StoriesThatConnect
August 5, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Overjoyed to have The Wild by Yuval Zommer from @oxfordchildrens.bsky.social on this shortlist! #WainwrightPrize
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Land of the Last Wildcat has been shortlisted for the @wainwrightprize.bsky.social Children’s Fiction Award. Such a thrill & honour for my debut book to be selected- thank you!
August 6, 2025 at 6:07 AM
Land of the Last Wildcat has been shortlisted for the @wainwrightprize.bsky.social Children’s Fiction Award. Such a thrill & honour for my debut book to be selected- thank you!
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Massive congratulations to David Farrier @david-farrier.bsky.social author of Nature's Genius & Chloe Dalton @chloedalton.bsky.social author of Raising Hare, shortlisted for the Wainwright Conservation & Nature Writing prizes respectively this morning! @wainwrightprize.bsky.social
August 5, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Massive congratulations to David Farrier @david-farrier.bsky.social author of Nature's Genius & Chloe Dalton @chloedalton.bsky.social author of Raising Hare, shortlisted for the Wainwright Conservation & Nature Writing prizes respectively this morning! @wainwrightprize.bsky.social
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I’m over the moon that What the Wild Sea Can Be has been shortlisted for @wainwrightprize.bsky.social It’s a thrill and an honour to see my book alongside these 6 amazing titles and their fabulous authors
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We’re thrilled to announce the 2025 #WainwrightPrize for Conservation Writing Shortlist! 🌍
Urgent, unflinching and globally minded. These books confront the environmental crises shaping our world and the paths to change.
#StoriesThatConnect
Urgent, unflinching and globally minded. These books confront the environmental crises shaping our world and the paths to change.
#StoriesThatConnect
August 5, 2025 at 8:18 AM
I’m over the moon that What the Wild Sea Can Be has been shortlisted for @wainwrightprize.bsky.social It’s a thrill and an honour to see my book alongside these 6 amazing titles and their fabulous authors
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The link between books and nature can be so powerful, and it's something we think about a lot.
So huge congratulations to all the authors and illustrators nominated for the @wainwrightprize.bsky.social, and thank you for creating such inspiring reads for young people 👇
So huge congratulations to all the authors and illustrators nominated for the @wainwrightprize.bsky.social, and thank you for creating such inspiring reads for young people 👇
We’re excited to reveal the 2025 Children’s #WainwrightPrize for Fiction Shortlist! 🌿
Stories of wonder, courage and care. These authors inspire the next generation to imagine a better, wilder world.
#StoriesThatConnect
Stories of wonder, courage and care. These authors inspire the next generation to imagine a better, wilder world.
#StoriesThatConnect
August 5, 2025 at 8:41 AM
The link between books and nature can be so powerful, and it's something we think about a lot.
So huge congratulations to all the authors and illustrators nominated for the @wainwrightprize.bsky.social, and thank you for creating such inspiring reads for young people 👇
So huge congratulations to all the authors and illustrators nominated for the @wainwrightprize.bsky.social, and thank you for creating such inspiring reads for young people 👇
We’re thrilled to announce the 2025 #WainwrightPrize shortlists!
From climate and conservation to poetry, place and powerful storytelling for young readers, this year’s books celebrate our connection to the natural world.
Explore them all: wainwrightprize.com
#StoriesThatConnect
From climate and conservation to poetry, place and powerful storytelling for young readers, this year’s books celebrate our connection to the natural world.
Explore them all: wainwrightprize.com
#StoriesThatConnect
August 5, 2025 at 7:54 AM
We’re thrilled to announce the 2025 #WainwrightPrize shortlists!
From climate and conservation to poetry, place and powerful storytelling for young readers, this year’s books celebrate our connection to the natural world.
Explore them all: wainwrightprize.com
#StoriesThatConnect
From climate and conservation to poetry, place and powerful storytelling for young readers, this year’s books celebrate our connection to the natural world.
Explore them all: wainwrightprize.com
#StoriesThatConnect