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Carnegie medal longlist
Carnegie medal longlist
The Carnegie Medal is the UK's most prestigious award for writing for young people. A longlist of nineteen books was published on 11th February and the winner will be announced on 23rd June.
This presentation highlights the longlisted books aimed at young people aged 14+. If you'd be interested in joining an informal discussion of any of these books, please sign up here.
For details of the other longlisted books, see this page.
Featuring a range of genres and themes, from a WW1 love story to three books about sex and relationships, including two about teen pregnancy, to two stories about exploring family and cultural heritage, there is something on this longlist for everyone.
From Romance to Ruin: The Strange Power of Wuthering Heights
From Romance to Ruin: The Strange Power of Wuthering Heights
Heading out to see the much-talked-about Wuthering Heights?
Before you settle in for a sweeping romance, think again. Directed by Emerald Fennell, this adaptation leans into the wild, unsettling side of Emily Brontë’s novel - a story packed with obsession, cruelty, and emotional extremes rather than cosy love and happy endings.
Listen to Professor Sara Lodge as she shares her take on Fennell’s adaptation and explains why Wuthering Heights shocked its original readers - and why it’s still such a strange, dark, and fascinating Victorian novel today.
Sarah Jessica Parker’s Year of Judging the Booker Prize
Sarah Jessica Parker’s Year of Judging the Booker Prize
Read about SJP's year of judging one of the most prestigious literary prizes going - how it changed her reading habits to give her the confidence to argue for the novels she loves.
If you fancy flexing your own literary critical muscles SJP style, check this site regulalry for details of upcoming competitions.
What's Taylor Swift looking for in a book?
What's Taylor Swift looking for in a book?
She's constantly listening to audiobooks. Watch Taylor Swift discuss what she looks for in a book. The woman has taste!
Go All In: National Year of Reading 2026
Go All In: National Year of Reading 2026
Get ready to Go All In! This is the exciting campaign for the National Year of Reading 2026, and it has a simple, powerful message for you: if you're into it, read into it! Reading isn't a separate, boring activity; it's a powerful 'plug-in' that unlocks more of the things you already love. Whether you're obsessed with music, diving deep into film lore, learning new baking skills, or exploring fantasy and sci-fi worlds, reading in all its forms can boost your passions. It's time to join the movement and see how reading can help you get more out of your hobbies! To find out more visit the National Year of Reading 2026 website and follow on Instagram and go_all_in_2026
Get ready to Go All In! This is the exciting campaign for the National Year of Reading 2026, and it has a simple, powerful message for you: if you're into it, read into it! Reading isn't a separate, boring activity; it's a powerful 'plug-in' that unlocks more of the things you already love. Whether you're obsessed with music, diving deep into film lore, learning new baking skills, or exploring fantasy and sci-fi worlds, reading in all its forms can boost your passions. It's time to join the movement and see how reading can help you get more out of your hobbies! To find out more visit the National Year of Reading 2026 website and follow on Instagram and go_all_in_2026
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