School librarian. YLG National committee and conference team. Former Carnegies chair of judges. She/her
Maura Farrelly
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🚨 Last chance… have your Shadower's voted?
There’s still time to share your group’s choices for the #Carnegies2026 Shadowers Choice Awards. Don’t miss the chance to be part of the final results!
🏆 Winner's revealed 23 June
👉 Cast your votes: https://carnegies.co.uk/take-part/vote/
Don’t miss it! Scholastic UK the official book supplier for the #Carnegies2026, is hosting a week of live virtual events with shortlisted authors and illustrators from 27 April to 1 May.
🔗 Register Here: https://shop.scholastic.co.uk/the-carnegies/events
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/conference...?
The Shortlist for the #Carnegies2026 Medal for Writing is here! 📖 With subversive storytelling, reimagined folklore, and inventive verse and chronology, this shortlist has a story for everyone. 📚
Congratulations to the talented writers.
https://carnegies.co.uk/2026-shortlists-announced/
Fantastic free conference in Belfast for everyone with an interest in books /writing for children and teens.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/conference...?
There is a bursary up for grabs for the YLG Conference #YLGOxford26 for someone that lives &/or works in London, from @ylglondon.bsky.social (ticket price only). Deadline to apply is 20th March, details in link below www.cilip.org.uk/events/Event...
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Belfast folk! Free tickets below to the launch of my third novel, Runaway Road, in No Alibis. Friday 15th May 5.30pm - 7pm.
Other events in Derry, Donegal etc. suitable for adults and teens.
I’ll be in conversation with the truly inspirational, Cathy Carson.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/runaway-ro...?
A conference on children's literature at the Seamus Heaney Centre at Queen's, hosted by the Children's Writing Fellow.
🎉 Today is the day! Watch this space at 3:45pm GMT 👀
Sue Divin
The Shortlist for the #Carnegies2026 Medal for Illustration is here! 💫Showcasing a diverse range of unique artistic styles, these illustrations will capture your heart. Congratulations to all the talented illustrators. 🎨
https://carnegies.co.uk/2026-shortlists-announced/
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Be a winner! Take part in our YLG London competitions this March!📚📚📚
Full details at mailchi.mp/c3afa22d8422...
Why do young people and group leaders love Carnegie shadowing? 📚
Hear from them directly about what makes the experience so special.
The shortlists are announced tomorrow afternoon — and then shortlist shadowing begins!
#Carnegies2026
📣 One week to go!
Join us at the London Book Fair on 10 March, 15:15 (Author HQ) as we announce the #Carnegies2026 Medals for Writing and Illustration shortlists.
🎤 With Jake Hope, Stella Hine, Nathanael Lessore & Mariajo Ilustrajo.
Don’t miss it 📚✨
https://ow.ly/ro5v50Y1lrI
