Yoto Carnegie Nominations 2024

First in an epic trilogy of verse novels set in 19th century Ghana, following a boy who is sold into slavery

Forced to face a world without the guiding light of her bright, brilliant big sister, Emmy must wrestle with the impact of private grief, public scrutiny and discover who she once was and who she will become, now that Beth is gone.

When a young girl wakes up in the middle of the desert, she has no idea who she is.

Kofi is a natural entrepreneur, but what he had overlooked is his best friend Kelvin's photographic memory and the fact that he can remember every single line of a song he's heard only once....

16-year-old Perry Firekeeper-Birch learns about the history of her people, the repatriation process, and the unfairness of the systems around her.

Flint knows he will die in 41 days so when he meets September his instinct is to form no attachments. September is trying to ignore her own half-life related grief, but is drawn to Flint's sadness.

Two young magicians set out to retrieve the vanished Blackpool Tower and wind up in Las Vegas with the help of magic.

Follows 11-year-old Gala, who has just moved from Spain to Scotland with her dad to live with his boyfriend, and her difficulties with learning English and adapting to her new home.

Bridie sells matches on the streets of Victorian London, but realises that she has the power to change her own fortune and the fortunes of others by standing up to those in charge.

Theo, a modern-day teenage boy, finds himself on a maze quest to find his own father.

When twelve-year-old, Anna, discovers more about why her family has grown apart, suddenly a happy holiday in Italy seems about as likely as swimming on the moon

A troubled teenager goes to stay on a sustainable underwater rig for a few months when her scientist mother takes up a research opportunity

Gwen and Art have been betrothed since children but as their wedding day approaches their true passions come to light and they devise a way to get a happy-ever-after for both of them

When Jake is put into care, Maudie plans to kidnap him in order to pull their family back.

Choose Love is a cycle of poems that highlights the experience of those forced to become refugees.

On a quiet Christmas night, a swallow takes flight from Africa, searching for something

Alma goes on an adventure to bring back home her little brother when he ventures out from the isolated valley.

Alara's gaming skills take her on a dangerous mission to London Under.

A lonely and isolated young girl from a wealthy family offers herself up as a sacrifice to a local witch

When the fairies arrived in Clonbridge town, Cat has to face real danger and use all her wits and bravery to save those she loves.

A dad and daughter pretend to be trees.

Two slugs travel together as brothers, until they meet a crow who shows them that they have no home.

Looks a the evolution of the Earth and its creatures through the imagination of a small boy

A child learns greater appreciation for the desert around him after a coyote steals his backpack.

A little girl experiences exactly what life would be like with a wild creature for a pet.

A mighty tree stands on the banks of a winding river, bearing silent witness to the flow of time.

Teenager Ant is involved in a secret sexual relationship with best friend Charlie but their dynamic is challenged when an old friend returns to their school

Squirrel spots an acorn and buries it, but after winter comes and goes, Squirrel returns to find her treasure has disappeared.

Follows a boy and his dog finding adventure where they least expect it.

Bridie sells matches on the streets of Victorian London, but realises that she has the power to change her own fortune and the fortunes of others by standing up to those in charge.

An illustrated retelling of the Graeco-Persian wars, mixing mythology and history.

Follows the journey of one little elephant that comes to appreciate her own specialness.

Two children experience the horror of separation and Nazi persecution, only to find each other again thanks to a pebble.

Based on the true story of an Arctic fox who walked from Norway to Canada in seventy-six days, a distance of two thousand miles.

A girl and her mom befriend a homeless woman and her cat who they see sleeping in a shop doorway.

When Hertle disappears for good, Bertle can only see a Hertle-shaped hole where his friend should be.

Can Hop find a way to escape the wolves in her nightmares, even if they chase her in helicopters? Mummy thinks so.

A girl in temporary accommodation finds hope when she plants some seeds.

Retelling of the radio drama set in a small Welsh town, first written by Dylan Thomas

A gentle post-pandemic story about finding optimism after a dark spell, and the nurturing power of community friendships in an urban setting.