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The British Book Awards 2026

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We are delighted to share the news that five UA authors have been nominated across six categories in this years British Book Awards. Congratulations to all!

THE ROSE FIELD by Philip Pullman in the Fiction category

THE ROSE FIELD by Philip Pullman in the Audio...

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03/06/2026 - 17:01
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Biddulph and Henry-Allain shortlisted for Ruth Rendell Award 2026

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Huge congratulations to Rob Biddulph and Laura Henry-Allain who have been shortlisted for the Ruth Rendell Award. The award, launched in 2016 by ALCS and the National Literary Trust, recognises “the writer or author who has had the most significant influence on literacy in the UK over the past year”.

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02/13/2026 - 15:20
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Oi Frog series awarded Nielsen Series Platinum award for over 2 million copies sold

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Huge congrats to Jim Field , who illustrates the Oi Frog series, on being awarded the Nielsen Series Platinum award last night. The series has sold over 2 million copies.

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01/20/2026 - 11:09
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The Obsession is a #1 NYT Bestseller

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Huge congratulations to Natasha Preston , whose latest YA thriller, The Obsession , debuts at #1 on the New York Times Young Adult Paperback Bestseller list

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01/08/2026 - 11:22
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