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InspiREAD 2026 Shortlist & Vote

Our Education Library Service librarians have shortlisted their favourite books for InspiRead 2026!

You can read the books from one, two, or all three categories for the InspiREAD Book Awards 2026: 

  • Picture Books
  • Shorter Books
  • Longer Books. 

Take a look at our shortlisted titles below, and discover some amazing stories.

Voting opens on Wednesday 1 April!

Happy reading!

Picture Books

Poster for the picture book category of InspiRead 2026

Shorter Books

Poster for the shorter books category for InspiRead 2026

Longer Books

Poster for the longer book category of InspiRead book awards 2026