The Carnegies 2026 – Official Book Supplier – About the Awards

Scholastic are delighted to be the official book supplier for the Carnegie Awards 2026.

When you order from Scholastic, you get a 35% discount on your longlist and shortlist packs. Pre-orders for 2026 will open soon.

The Carnegie Awards are the UK’s longest running and best-loved children’s book awards.

The Carnegie Medal for Writing is awarded to a book written in English for children and young people that sparks an outstanding reading experience.

The Carnegie Medal for Illustration celebrates an outstanding reading experience through illustration.

You can find out more about shadowing the awards on the Carnegie website.

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If you have any queries about supplying Carnegie Awards book packs to your school, please read our FAQs or contact us at carnegies@scholastic.co.uk.