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The Carnegies @carnegiemedals.bsky.social · 2d

Last chance to apply to chair the 2028 Carnegies! We’re seeking a Chair of Judges to support and guide the 2028 panel, ensuring a rewarding judging experience. Tenure starts mid-2026, shadowing the 2027 Chair.
Apply now: informationprofessionaljobs.com/jobs/chair-o...

Photo of the 2025 Chair of Judges Ros Harding speaking at the podium on stage during the Carnegies ceremony.

The Carnegies @carnegiemedals.bsky.social · 6d

Chair the UK’s oldest book awards for children and young people! We’re seeking a 2028 Chair of Judges to support and guide the panel, ensuring a rewarding judging experience. Tenure starts mid-2026, shadowing the 2027 Chair.
Apply by 10 October: informationprofessionaljobs.com/jobs/chair-o...

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The Carnegies @carnegiemedals.bsky.social · 7d

We are recruiting for librarian judges to represent South West, South East, London, West Midlands, North East and Yorkshire and Humber in 2027 & 2028.
📅Deadline 10 October.📝 Last chance to apply: informationprofessionaljobs.com/jobs/regiona...

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The Carnegies @carnegiemedals.bsky.social · 13d

📚 Be part of history, become a Carnegie Awards Judge!
We are recruiting for regional judges to join the 2027 & 2028 panel. If you live or work in these regions and share our passion for children's books and reading, we'd love to hear from you.📝 Apply by 10 October at buff.ly/6vnxFEY

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The Carnegies @carnegiemedals.bsky.social · 14d

📚 The 26th September deadline is fast approaching @cilip.bsky.social members, so do join us in nominating your favourite children's and young adult books for the 2026 Carnegie Medals. Each CILIP member can nominate one exceptional title per Medal. 🏅
Submit yours here: carnegies.co.uk/nominations

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The Carnegies @carnegiemedals.bsky.social · 16d

📚 Calling all @cilip.bsky.social members! Do you know of a children's book you would like to see win a Carnegie Medal? If so, then join us in nominating your favourite children's and YA books for the 2026 Carnegie Awards. 🗓️ Submit yours by 26 September carnegies.co.uk/nominations

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The Carnegies @carnegiemedals.bsky.social · 19d

We’re seeking a Chair of Judges to support and guide the panel, ensuring a rewarding judging experience. Chair the UK’s oldest book awards for children and young people! Tenure starts mid-2026, shadowing the 2027 Chair.
Apply by 10 October: informationprofessionaljobs.com/jobs/chair-o...

Photo of the 2025 Chair of Judges Ros Harding speaking at the podium on stage during the Carnegies ceremony with a slide of the judges faces behind her.

The Carnegies @carnegiemedals.bsky.social · 20d

Be part of history and become a Carnegie Awards Judge!
We are recruiting for librarian judges to represent South West, South East, London, West Midlands, North East and Yorkshire and Humber in 2027 & 2028.
📝 Apply by 10 October at informationprofessionaljobs.com/jobs/regiona...

Photo of last years judges with the text 'We are recruiting judges for 2027-28' and 'Be a part of history'

The Carnegies @carnegiemedals.bsky.social · 23d

📚 Calling all @cilip.bsky.social members! It's that exciting time once more!
Join us in nominating your favourite children's and YA books for the 2026 Carnegies. Each member can nominate one exceptional title per Medal. 🏅
🗓️ Submit yours by 26 September carnegies.co.uk/nominations

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mstblue.bsky.social @mstblue.bsky.social · 29d

My students loved NL’s books. I’m hopeful that they took some positive lessons from reading them.

The Carnegies @carnegiemedals.bsky.social · 29d

💫"Toxic masculinity is on the rise and it affects young people across every single demographic and the empathy that is learnt through books can be a powerful antidote." Nathanael Lessore, winner of the 2025 Carnegie Shadowers' Choice Medal for Writing 🏆 #Carnegies2025

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The Carnegies @carnegiemedals.bsky.social · 29d

💫"Toxic masculinity is on the rise and it affects young people across every single demographic and the empathy that is learnt through books can be a powerful antidote." Nathanael Lessore, winner of the 2025 Carnegie Shadowers' Choice Medal for Writing 🏆 #Carnegies2025

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The Carnegies @carnegiemedals.bsky.social · Sep 3

🎨 "The right book at the right time can stay with you long after you turn the last page." Theo Parish, winner of the 2025 Carnegie Medal Shadowers' Choice Award for Illustration. 🏆 #Carnegies2025

“Reading is so uniquely powerful because it's the best way to really see the world through someone else's eyes, to step into someone else's shoes. [...] The right book at the right time can stay with you long after you turn the last page.”

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The Carnegies @carnegiemedals.bsky.social · Aug 25

Nathanael Lessore has chosen St Joseph's RC to receive a £500 donation made by the @engmediacentre.bsky.social as part of his prize as winner of the 2025 Carnegie Shadowers' Choice Award for Writing 📚✨
Thank you @engmediacentre.bsky.social!🌟 #Carnegies2025

Nathanael Lessore at the podium smiling during his speech after winning the 2025 Carnegie Shadowers Choice Medal for Writing

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The Carnegies @carnegiemedals.bsky.social · Aug 19

📚 "I wouldn't be an author without the absolutely vital support and encouragement that teachers and librarians offer the world." Margaret McDonald, winner of the 2025 Carnegie Medal for Writing. 🏆 #Carnegies2025 @faberchildrens.bsky.social @faberbooks.bsky.social

“To be honoured with an award chosen by librarians will forever be so special to me. I wouldn't be an author and would never have found books without the absolutely vital support and encouragement that teachers and librarians offer the world”

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The Carnegies @carnegiemedals.bsky.social · Aug 13

At this year’s Carnegies ceremony, a very special message was shared 💌

Her Majesty The Queen sent her warmest wishes to everyone involved in #Carnegies2025, recognising the impact of @cilip.bsky.social's work and the joy that books and illustration bring to children across the UK 📚✨

Quoted text credited to Her Majesty The Queen typed out beside it: “Your work makes an enormous difference to children across our country, fostering a love of reading and celebrating the richness of children’s literature and illustration in the United Kingdom.”

Photo of a letter from the Queen reading: "Dear Mackenzie,
I wanted to send my warmest congratulations and thanks to all those involved in this year’s Carnegie Medals. Your work makes an enormous difference to children across our country, fostering a love of reading and celebrating the richness of children’s literature and illustration in the United Kingdom. I hope that you will have a wonderful evening. I will be raising a glass to you all! With best wishes, Camilla”

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The Carnegies @carnegiemedals.bsky.social · Aug 12

“Artists make images, ideas that show us ourselves, but also make spaces for empathy - radical, active empathy.” Olivia Lomenech Gill quoting Toni Morrison during her winner speech for the 2025 Carnegie Medal for Illustration Award 🏆 #Carnegies2025

“This award means so much. It is a reminder and a responsibility and a rekindling of hope. [...] Artists make images, ideas that show us ourselves, but also make spaces for empathy - radical, active empathy.”

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The Carnegies @carnegiemedals.bsky.social · Jul 30

ICYMI: The 2024 Yoto Carnegies won Best Development of an Existing Awards Event at the 2025 #AwardsAwards 🏆

Judges praised the “vibrant, youth-powered reinvention” as “massively scaled, emotionally resonant, and culturally important.” We’re honoured!

Read more 👉:

Two photos. One of the Award which has text on it as follows: "2025 Awards Awards. Best Development of an Existing Awards Event. CILIP. Yoto Carnegies 2024". The second photo is from the awards ceremony with awards team members on stage accepting the award and the screen behind them announcing the win.

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YLG South East @cilip-ylgse.bsky.social · Jul 22

Getting ready for some summer reads? How about making your way through the #YLGSE Regional Shortlist for @carnegiemedals.bsky.social 26 Discussion Day ! Which will take place on Wed 17 Sep at Crawley Library.
Full info & to book your place, please visit the link
www.cilip.org.uk/events/Event...

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CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · Jul 23

We ended our weekly #CILIP staff meeting with a watch of the @carnegiemedals.bsky.social Awards ceremony at the Cambridge Theatre. What a joyful celebration of books and reading with this year’s winning authors, illustrators and over 700 school children. Share the joy: vimeo.com/1103156760

The Carnegies 2025 Ceremony Highlights

Enjoy the magic of the 2025 Carnegie awards ceremony, hosted by CILIP at the Cambridge Theatre, home of the Royal Shakespeare Company's award-winning Matilda…

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ALCS @alcs.co.uk · Jul 23

A fantastic event that inspired young people up and down the country. We were proud to sponsor for another year, and had a blast attending! 💫

The Carnegies @carnegiemedals.bsky.social · Jul 23

The #Carnegies2025 highlights reel is here – a joyful celebration at the Cambridge Theatre with 700+ shadowers, and powerful words from this year’s winners.

Relive the magic 👇
vimeo.com/1103156760

The Carnegies 2025 Ceremony Highlights

Enjoy the magic of the 2025 Carnegie awards ceremony, hosted by CILIP at the Cambridge Theatre, home of the Royal Shakespeare Company's award-winning Matilda…

vimeo.com

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Jenny @primarylibrarian.bsky.social · Jul 24

Join us to hear about the books each committee member is championing for @carnegiemedals.bsky.social #carnegies2026 nominations ❤️📚 #ukkidlit #kidlituk #ukkidlitnews

ylglondon.bsky.social @ylglondon.bsky.social · Jul 24

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The Carnegies @carnegiemedals.bsky.social · Jul 23

@margaretmcdonald.bsky.social @faberbooks.bsky.social @faberchildrens.bsky.social @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social @panmacmillan.bsky.social

The Carnegies @carnegiemedals.bsky.social · Jul 23

The #Carnegies2025 highlights reel is here – a joyful celebration at the Cambridge Theatre with 700+ shadowers, and powerful words from this year’s winners.

Relive the magic 👇
vimeo.com/1103156760

The Carnegies 2025 Ceremony Highlights

Enjoy the magic of the 2025 Carnegie awards ceremony, hosted by CILIP at the Cambridge Theatre, home of the Royal Shakespeare Company's award-winning Matilda…

vimeo.com

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The Carnegies @carnegiemedals.bsky.social · Jul 17

🎉 Relive the magic of the #Carnegies2025 ceremony!
Watch the full stream + explore the photo gallery 📸🏆
Unmissable moments, inspiring speeches & all the celebration 👇
🔗 carnegies.co.uk/take-part/st...
📷: Tom Pilston / Beth Prodger

The Carnegies

Hosted by author Joseph Coelho in the Cambridge Theatre, hear from our Chair of Judges, Ros Harding, our Medal winners, and the Shadowers’ Choice Awards winners voted for and announced by the…

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The Carnegies @carnegiemedals.bsky.social · Jul 15

Want to get a free 2026 shortlist pack? 🎁 We invite group leaders to give us your feedback from shadowing the #Carnegies2025 by 21 July, for a chance to win! 🎉

🗒️ Our 5-10 minute Shadowing Survey is a great help to improve the Carnegie Awards.
Complete it now 👉 fs3.formsite.com/cilip/Shadow...

Picture of children holding up books from the Carnegies shortlist. Text reads 'Have your say about shadowing! You could win a 2026 shortlist pack.'