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
Elle McNicoll Author Children’s Book of the Year: Breakthrough
Maddie Moate TV presenter, Content Creator, Author and Podcaster Children’s Book of the Year: STEM
Flora Neville The Week Junior Assistant Editor Children’s Book of the Year: Older Fiction
