A heartfelt thank you to all the publishers who have supported our book awards since its inception in 2023, which have proven to be an incredible success! Children from thirty schools and five libraries in underprivileged areas have been introduced to various authors and illustrators through an array of book titles, igniting their passion for reading.

We are excited to encourage children to read aloud excerpts from their favorite stories, which we will share online to spread the joy of reading.

Timeline  

We invite publishers to submit selections of their favorite titles published between October 15, 2025, and October 15, 2026. Upon acceptance, we will request 22 donated copies of each title. These books will be distributed to the selected primary schools and libraries, allowing children to read and share their feedback by June 8, 2026. The top three books and category winners will be announced online on July 8, 2026.

Submission Deadline: October 15, 2025. Each publisher may submit a maximum of five titles per category, with all authors residing in the UK.

Each winning author or illustrator will receive an award. Additionally, we will organise a draw for one of our winning authors to visit a participating school or library. If any publishers are interested in funding more visits, that would be greatly appreciated! We are also seeking sponsors for each award.

The judging panel will consist of primary age children.  

For submissions, please email:  info@christinagabbitas.com with “CLF Book Award” in the subject line. Include the following details: Title, Author, Illustrator, and Category.