We're proud to announce our fantastic panel of hugely inspiring and influential Judges. Each of our categories will be judged by a panel of three experts and a category chair. You'll also find our Shortlist Committee below, responsible for selecting entries against the criteria and will meet in person to agree on the final shortlist for the Judges.
"Our inaugural panel of judges offer an impressive range of experience and expertise. One thing they all share is a firm belief in the power of children’s books to ignite imaginations, increase knowledge and improve lives through reading for pleasure. I’m looking forward to working with them all to select the winners for this year’s awards."
Anna Bassi, Editorial Director
Allen Fatimaharen Illustrator Illustrator Children’s Illustrated Book of the Year
Dan Green The Week Junior Science+Nature Editor Children’s Book of the Year: STEM
Smriti Halls Award-winning Author Children’s Book of the Year: Younger Non-Fiction
Vanessa Harriss The Week Junior Editor Children’s Book of the Year: Younger Non-Fiction
Carla Herbertson Small Wardour Co-Founder Children’s Audiobook of the Year
Sharna Jackson Author Children’s Illustrated Book of the Year
