It is our enormous pleasure to share with you our Waterstones Children’s Book Prize shortlist for 2025. Chosen by knowledgeable and passionate booksellers committed to championing the finest new talent in children’s writing and illustration today, previous winners include Katherine Rundell, Rob Biddulph and Angie Thomas. This year’s selection is a tribute to the depth and diversity of contemporary children's literature across three age ranges, from a gorgeous picture book celebration of Chinese cuisine to a shapeshifting girl's fantastical quest and a razor-sharp queer romcom. The category winners and overall winner will be announced at a special ceremony on the evening of Thursday 27 March.
It is our enormous pleasure to share with you our Waterstones Children’s Book Prize shortlist for 2025. Chosen by knowledgeable and passionate booksellers committed to championing the finest new talent in children’s writing and illustration today, previous winners include Katherine Rundell, Rob Biddulph and Angie Thomas.
This year’s Illustrated shortlist will make you smile, laugh and even tempt your appetite with a variety of visual styles.
Our Younger Readers shortlist invites you on adventures in the past, present and otherworldly realms alike.
Meet and fall in love with heroes both human and fantastical, courtesy of our Older Readers shortlist.
Our discerning readers take us through the shortlists.
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