Our fantastic panel of judges are hugely inspiring and influential. They are passionate about books and reading, each with expertise in their category and are well-known in the book writing, publishing and illustrating industry. Don't forget that you can find out more about how entries are judged in our Entry Guide.
"The Week Junior Book Awards rewards and honours the authors and illustrators who are inspiring children to read for pleasure. We want to put a spotlight on the fantastic work coming out of the UK and the hugely talented people creating it. We’ve carefully chosen our judges to ensure we’re hearing from different voices with a diversity of experience. We can’t wait to read the entries and showcase the outstanding work produced by British publishers for this most important of audiences."
Anna Bassi, Editorial Director
Shortlist Committee
Meet our Shortlist Committee below. They are responsible for selecting entries against the criteria and will meet in person to agree on the final shortlist for the judges.
