Explore the 125 nominations in the running for a Carnegie in our 90th anniversary year:
Carnegie Medal for Illustration Nominations
Find out more about the Carnegies nominations process and eligiblity criteria.
Explore the full list of titles up for the Carnegie Medal for Writing’s 90th year.
Find out about 2027 longlist and shortlist shadowing, and sign up now to take part!
Discover all the books nominated for this year’s Carnegie Medal for Illustration.
Explore the photo gallery, livestream recording, and highlights video from our 2026 Carnegies ceremony.
2nd November, 2026
Carnegies Launch 90th Anniversary Year With 125 Nominations And Children’s Laureate Patrice Lawrence Named As Ceremony Host
23rd June, 2026
Neurodiversity And Vision Impairment Representation Celebrated In Double Carnegie Writing Win For Debut Author Beth O’brien, With Kate Rolfe Winning The Carnegie Medal For Illustration
