The shortlists for the 2018 CILIP Carnegie and Kate Greenaway Medals have been announced.
The Carnegie Medal is awarded by children’s librarians for an outstanding book written in English for children and young people. The Kate Greenaway Medal is awarded by children’s librarians for an outstanding book in terms of illustration for children and young people.
Here are the shortlisted books for the 2018 Carnegie Medal:
- Wed Wabbit by Lissa Evans
- After the Fire by Will Hill
- Where the World Ends by Geraldine McCaughrean
- Rook by Anthony McGowan
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Release by Patrick Ness
- Saint Death by Marcus Sedgwick
- The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas
- Beyond the Bright Sea by Lauren Wolk
Here are the shortlisted books for the 2018 Kate Greenaway Medal:
- King of the Sky by Nicola Davies and illustrated by Laura Carlin
- Night Shift written and illustrated by Debi Gliori
- A First Book of Animals by Nicola Davies and illustrated by Petr Horácek
- The Song from Somewhere Else written by A.F Harrold and illustrated by Levi Pinfold
- Town is by the Sea by Joanne Schwartz and illustrated by Sydney Smith
- Thornhill written and illustrated by Pam Smy
- Under the Same Sky written and illustrated by Britta Teckentrup
Jake Hope, Chair of the judging panels for both awards, said: ‘The books on the 2018 CILIP Carnegie and Kate Greenaway Medals shortlists offer moments of breath-taking poignancy and insight for all readers, young or old. The scope is truly global, stretching from forests to seas, traversing continents and cultures as well as time. The titles explore topical issues with remarkable emotional honesty embracing themes of prejudice, personal growth and development whilst eliciting a wider understanding of the wonders and complexities of the world young people inhabit. Verve and vibrancy radiate memorably from the impressive range of styles in writing and illustration on offer in these books, making the lists perfect for stimulating personal connections and conversation.’
The winners of both Prizes for this year will be announced on Monday 18 June. Find out more about this year’s shortlist here.
