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The Branford Boase Award 2027
Deadline: Fri 13 Nov 2026
The Branford Boase Award is awarded annually for an outstanding first novel to a first-time writer of a book for young people. At the same time, it marks the important contribution of the editor in identifying and nurturing new talent.
Criteria for the 2027 Branford Boase Award
The Award will be made annually to the most promising book of 6,000 words or more for seven-year-olds and upwards by a first novelist in a single calendar.
The author may have published other books in another genre – for example, poetry or a picture book – but eligibility for the prize requires that this is their first novel for children.
The book chosen should be first published on a children’s list in the UK.
The book should have been published between 1 January and 31 December.
The winning author will also receive a cheque for £1,000.
Submissions
Publishers should ensure that all submissions satisfy the criteria given
Each publisher may submit up to six books
Find out more here
Deadline: Books should be submitted no later than Friday 13 November 2026
Additional Information:
Location:
UK
Region(s):
UK
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