This year the School Library Service who organise the Leeds Book Awards are piloting a new age group category.  

Children aged 7-9 years will be able to read 6 short listed books (chosen by SLS staff) and will be able to vote for their favourite.

If it is a success then this category will be ‘rolled out’ next year and will include an awards ceremony.  

Five children will be invited to take part, to read the books, write book reviews, give feedback on the awards and to vote.

The six shortlisted books are:

For more information about the awards click on the link below:

https://www.leedsbookawards.co.uk/home.php