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The Wainwright Prizes @wainwrightprize.bsky.social · 28d

It's our pleasure to announce that the inaugural winner of the Wainwright Prize Book of the Year is...

Raising Hare, @chloedalton.bsky.social (@canongate.co.uk)

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The Wainwright Prizes @wainwrightprize.bsky.social · 28d

We're delighted to announce that the inaugural winner of the Children's Wainwright Prize Book of the Year is...

Flower Block, Lanisha Butterfield, illustrated by Hoang Giang (@puffinbooksuk.bsky.social)

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The Wainwright Prizes @wainwrightprize.bsky.social · 28d

The WINNER of the 2025 Wainwright Prize for Conservation Writing...

The Lie of the Land, @guyshrubsole.bsky.social (@wmcollinsbooks.bsky.social)

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The Wainwright Prizes @wainwrightprize.bsky.social · 28d

The WINNER of the 2025 Children's Wainwright Prize for Fiction is...

Wildlands, Brogen Murphy (@puffinbooksuk.bsky.social)

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The Wainwright Prizes @wainwrightprize.bsky.social · 29d

The WINNER of the 2025 Children's Wainwright Prize for Non-Fiction is...

University of Cambridge: Think Big: Secrets of Bees, @benhoare.bsky.social, illustrated by Nina Chakrabarti (@nosycrow.bsky.social)

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The Wainwright Prizes @wainwrightprize.bsky.social · 29d

The WINNER of the 2025 Wainwright Prize for Nature Writing is...

Raising Hare, @chloedalton.bsky.social (@canongate.co.uk)

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The Wainwright Prizes @wainwrightprize.bsky.social · 29d

The WINNER of the 2025 Children's Wainwright Prize for Picture Books is...

Flower Block, Lanisha Butterfield, illustrated by Hoang Giang (@puffinbooksuk.bsky.social)

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The Wainwright Prizes @wainwrightprize.bsky.social · 29d

The WINNER of the 2025 Wainwright Prize for Illustrative Books is...

Feed the Planet, George Steinmetz with Joel K. Bourne Jr. & Michael Pollan (Abrams Books)

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The Wainwright Prizes @wainwrightprize.bsky.social · 29d

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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The Wainwright Prizes @wainwrightprize.bsky.social · Sep 8

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.

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The Wainwright Prizes @wainwrightprize.bsky.social · Sep 8

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

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The Wainwright Prizes @wainwrightprize.bsky.social · Sep 3

Thank you for making this community of readers, writers and wild-hearted book lovers so special. 🫶📚

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The Wainwright Prizes @wainwrightprize.bsky.social · Aug 29

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

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Grove Atlantic @groveatlantic.bsky.social · Aug 26

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!

The Wainwright Prizes @wainwrightprize.bsky.social · Aug 5

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

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The Wainwright Prizes @wainwrightprize.bsky.social · Aug 26

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.

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The Wainwright Prizes @wainwrightprize.bsky.social · Aug 26

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

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The Wainwright Prizes @wainwrightprize.bsky.social · Aug 18

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

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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · Aug 11

When you hear "Happy Monday!" but you haven't had your coffee.

#MondayMotivation

📷 Peter Christian

A Peregrine Falcon stands with its back turned but glances over its shoulder with a fierce, unimpressed stare - as if someone just wished it a “Happy Monday” and it’s not having it. Its feathers are fluffed and its expression says: absolutely not.

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The Wainwright Prizes @wainwrightprize.bsky.social · Aug 8

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

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Guy Shrubsole @guyshrubsole.bsky.social · Aug 5

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...

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Bloomsbury Wildlife @chiffchat.bsky.social · Aug 5

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?

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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · Aug 5

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 Wainwright Prizes @wainwrightprize.bsky.social · Aug 5

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

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Profile Books @profilebooks.bsky.social · Aug 5

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

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David Farrier @david-farrier.bsky.social · Aug 5

Exciting news!!!!!!
Thanks @wainwrightprize.bsky.social!

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Isabel Thomas @isabelthomas.co.uk · Aug 5

HOP HOP HOORAY - Frog: A Story of Life on Earth has been shortlisted for the @wainwrightprize.bsky.social!!! 💚🐸💚🐸💚🐸

The Wainwright Prizes @wainwrightprize.bsky.social · Aug 5

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

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