The winners for the tenth year of the Information Book Award were announced at a virtual ceremony on the evening of Thursday 5th November 2020. In partnership with their sponsors, Hachette Children’s Group, the School Library Association announced the winners of the School Library Association Information Book Award 2020 and the Hachette Children’s Group Award for Outstanding Contribution to Information Books at a virtual award ceremony on 5th November.
For the Information Book Award 2020, the judges selected the following winners for each age category: Age 7 and under: Heroes Who Help Us From Around the World, by Liz Gogerly and Ryan Wheatcroft, published by Franklin Watts Age 8 to 12: Africa, Amazing Africa, by Atinuke (Author) and Mouni Feddag (Illustrator), published by Walker Books Age 13 to 16: Black History Matters, by Robin Walker, published by Franklin Watts The overall winner chosen by the judges was: Africa, Amazing Africa, published by Walker. Sadly, due to pressures caused in schools by the pandemic it was not possible to establish winners for the Children’s Choice for 2020. However, the Children’s Choice remains a vital part of the Award, and all schools which voted will receive a certificate to thank them for participating.
The event also revealed the winner of the Hachette Children’s Group Award for Outstanding Contribution to Information Books as Mick Manning & Brita Granstrom – recognising a decades-long partnership which has enlightened and delighted readers of all ages.