The best books of the year as voted for by Scottish children

Help decide the best books and authors in Scotland by getting involved with the Royal Mail Awards for Scottish Children’s Books!

The shortlist for the 2008 Awards was announced in April - see shortlisted books below - and voting is now open until November! 

Writers and illustrators are shortlisted in 3 age categories (0-7), (8 to 11) and (12 to 16) – and you will get to vote for your favourite one!

You can get involved with your class, a book group or even on your own. Follow the links below to find out more:

• About The Royal Mail Awards
• How to Get Involved
• Shortlisted books
• The Gaelic Prize
• Register Now!
• Reviews
• Royal Mail Awards events
• Awards Ceremony
• Voting
• Information for teachers and librarians - more details for those running the awards in a school or library in the Learning and Inclusion section