IBA 2021

IBA 2021 

Click here to view the shortlist!



You're invited to take part in the Children's Choice Award...

Give children a chance to vote for their favourite information book and decide who'll take home the Children's Choice trophy for our Information Book Award 2021!

Download our FREE accompanying resources below that can be easily implemented in a school library or classroom setting to help you unlock the full potential of the shortlisted titles.

Vote for the Children's Choice Award here.

Downloadable Resources

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  • IBA resources 0-7

    Information book shortlist lesson plans for ages 0-7

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  • IBA resources 8-12

    Information book shortlist lesson plans for ages 8-12

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  • IBA resources 13-16

    Information book shortlist lesson plans for ages 13-16

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Sponsorship and Support

None of this would be possible without the amazing sponsorship and support of Hachette Children's Book Group and Peters. Both are amazing companies who have supported IBA year on year. Find out more about what they do by clicking on the logo below. 

Timeline:

Submissions close - 5th February 2021
This is the date we would like the books by, but if you will have difficulties getting them to us please let us know. 
The submission form must be completed by this date. 

Longlists announced –  start of May

Shortlist announced – early June

Winners announced at IBA ceremony – November (SLA members are invited to attend)



Meet the Judges for the 2021 Information Book Award.

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