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Significant Contribution Award

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The Bookbug Picture Book Prize

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The Scottish Teenage Book Prize

Celebrating the best teen books in Scotland!
50-Word Fiction

Write us a (very short!) work of historical fiction
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Editor's Pick

Stones with words printed on them

Five Favourite Story-Based Games

Claire Askew talks story games

Book lists

13 Novels That Re-imagine the Classics

Taking inspiration from the greats
15 Great Sports Books (8-11)

Capturing all the tension and drama in novel form
16 Baby Books About Bugs! (0-2)

Let's create a buzz...
12 Illuminating Inclusive Books (3-7)

Books that celebrate everyone!

Matthew Fitt reading a Roald Dahl book

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How You Can Use the Bookbug Picture Book Prize Across the Curriculum

It's not just about voting - find out how much more you can do

Picture Books from Our Childhood

Favourites from the Early Years team

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