What is it?
A UK based children and young adult’s book illustrations award, established in 1955. There are a few conditions, including ensuring that winners were published in the UK in the last 12 months preceding the award.
What is the latest winner?
Sydney Smith won in 2018 with his illustrations in Joanne Schwartz’ “Town is by the Sea”.
What other books were shortlisted last year?
There were 7 titles, listed here.
What previous titles have won?
See this comprehensive list. Some highlights for us include Raymond Briggs, Quentin Blake, Shirley Hughes and Helen Oxenbury.
