Blog Carnegie Medal

You can pre-order your Carnegie longlist and shortlist packs now from Scholastic and be among the first to share these inspiring stories with your students or library community.

Find out this years Carnegie Medal winners plus the Shadowers’ Choice Award, chosen by the Shadowers.

Join Jake Hope, Awards Executive for the Carnegies, on a journey through time as he explores the evolution of the awards, reflecting on past winners and the impact on children’s literature.

We spoke to Carnegie judges Kevin Sheehan and Nicole Wilson to learn about their experiences as judges, and get insights into the selection process, their favourite moments and how they decide to shortlist a book.

This blog provides you with useful tips on how to make the most of your shadowing experience, engage with the shortlisted books, and encourage meaningful discussions.