PEREGRINE QUINN AND THE COSMIC REALM, the first title in the epic, fantasy middle-grade series by Ash Bond, has been shortlisted for The Week Junior Book Awards and the Branford Boase Award!
The Branford Boase award recognises the author and editor of outstanding debut novels for children, honouring the importance of editors in nurturing new writing talent. Ash is shortlisted alongside her editor Ruth Bennett at Piccadilly Press. This year, from a longlist of 20 books, the judges have selected a shortlist of six titles, with the winner to be announced in July. For the full shortlist, click here.
We are also thrilled that PEREGRINE QUINN AND THE COSMIC REALM has been shortlisted in the Breakthrough Book category at this year’s The Week Junior Book Awards! The awards celebrate the best in children’s literature across 13 categories, highlighting the very best in books for young readers and aiming to inspire children to discover their next great read. The Week Junior- the current affairs magazine for children- will feature a different award category in each issue leading up to the final ceremony, highlighting the titles shortlisted.
The Breakthrough Children’s Book of the Year category, in partnership with World Book Day, recognises debut authors who demonstrate the very best in new writing for children, with judging criteria including storytelling, prose, diversity and respectful representation, and impact. The winners will be announced in September. For the full shortlist, click here.
