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The Branford Boase Award 2026

LONGLIST ANNOUNCED

The Branford Boase Award was set up in memory of award-winning author Henrietta Branford and her editor Wendy Boase, one of the founders of Walker Books. The award is given annually to the author of an outstanding debut novel for children.

This year a record number of books were submitted: 67 books from more than a dozen different publishers. 24 books have made the longlist. The Branford Boase Award spotlights current trends in writing for children and young people and this year’s longlist is particularly varied.

 Uniquely, the Branford Boase Award also honours the editor of the winning title and highlights the importance of the editor in nurturing new talent.

The 2026 Branford Boase Award Longlist
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