The Carnegies are the UK's longest-running and best-loved children's book awards. Awarded by children's librarians, the medals recognise outstanding reading experiences created through writing and illustration in books for children and young people. 

Order your Carnegie Medal packs

The 2026 Carnegie longlists have now been announced. View the Writing longlist and Illustration longlist.

Order your 2026 longlist and pre-order the shortlist Carnegie packs below, with 20% off RRP.

*20% discount has already been applied to the prices shown below.