Discover the shortlisted titles for Illustration and Writing featuring:
16 powerful reading experiences
Themes of identity, belonging, and home
Bold storytelling and striking illustration
New books, new voices, new opportunities! Sign up now to shadow the 2026 Carnegies
and get young people reading, reviewing and voting:
From graphic novels to paper-crafted worlds, these books showcase the creativity and impact of contemporary illustration.
Order the 2026 shortlist now or build-your-own discounted book pack from the longlisted books
It’s not too late to register for the best book club in 2026 – find out more about shadowing here.
Get posters, graphics, stickers, and fantastic reading resources for the longlists and shortlists!
Bold, inventive and emotionally resonant, these stories explore identity, belonging and the meaning of home.
Sign up to Sora now for 2026 shadowing and access the Carnegies collection for FREE!
Catch up on our event with Nathanael Lessore, Tia Fisher & Theo Parish, supported by ALCS.
Fiind out more and get ready for sign-ups to open on 23rd March.
3rd November, 2025
125 Books Nominated For 2026 Carnegie Medals As New Age-inclusive Shadowing Offer Announced
We will keep you up to date with all the latest Carnegies news.
