ALCS, the Author’s Licensing and Collecting Society, is a not-for-profit membership organisation started by writers for the benefit of writers.
ALCS and CILIP have been in partnership for over a decade. ALCS’ long-term support for the Medals and accompanying shadowing scheme has meant that every year thousands of young people have enjoyed high-quality creative resources and activities that support reading for pleasure and encourage deeper thinking about the outstanding writing and illustration on the shortlists. We enormously value our partnership with ALCS that brings librarians and authors together to celebrate the best books for young people and promote copyright education.
ALCS provides education resources and activities to help children and young people understand the importance of copyright. And guidance notes for teachers. Click on the icons below to download these resources.
ALCS invites every shadowing group to design a poster that encourages others to read. Think about the imaginative, magical power of reading, and take inspiration from this year’s shortlist.
All mediums and interpretations welcome – the more creative the better!
The winning entry will receive a £1,000 prize for its school library plus your poster will be displayed at The Carnegies Awards ceremony 2026.
Brooke Weston Book Busters!
