Discover the shortlisted itles 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 longlist now and pre-order the shortlist to get it on announcement day.
Registration is open for the best book club in 2026 – find out more about shadowing here.
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 2025 Carnegies shortlists right away.
Catch up on our event with Nathanael Lessore, Tia Fisher & Theo Parish, supported by ALCS.
3rd November, 2025
125 Books Nominated For 2026 Carnegie Medals As New Age-inclusive Shadowing Offer Announced
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