Carnegie Medal Shortlist

Facts about Carnegie Medal

"The CILIP Carnegie and Kate Greenaway Medals are the UK's oldest and most prestigious children's book awards. Often described by authors and illustrators as 'the one they want to win' - they are the gold standard in children's literature.

The CILIP Carnegie Medal is awarded by children's librarians for an outstanding book written in English for children and young people." (Quote taken from Carnegie Medal Webpage).

The timeline is as follows :

• 20th of February Longlist announcement
• 19th of March Shortlist announcement
• 19th of March Official start of Shadowing
• 17th of June Winner is announced