2026 Nominations Open
2026 Nominations published
Registration opens for the 2026 Shadowing Scheme and free Publicity Packs. Registration for Shortlist Publicity Packs closes early February.
Pre-orders open for your longlist and shortlist book packs from our official book supplier, Scholastic.
2026 Longlist announcement
2026 Shortlist announcement (afternoon)
Shadowing Starts
Shortlist book sets begin to arrive from our official book supplier Scholastic.
Shadowing Publicity packs begin to arrive from CILIP.
Shadowing group reading, reviews and activities.
Shadowers’ Choice Vote open
2026 Medal and Shadowers’ Choice Award Winners ceremony.