Have you discovered the 2026 #InformationBookAward shortlist? These 12 titles cover everything from why we sleep, to where we came from. We've created Book Club resources for each book - the #RecyclingDay activities are perfect for #GlobalRecyclingDay! bit.ly/4spcYsk ♻️

Today is #GlobalRecyclingDay and we're reading Recycling Day by @pollyfab.bsky.social! This informative book helps children understand what happens to our rubbish and how it can be recycled. #RecyclingDay is one of the books on the #InformationBookAward shortlist: bit.ly/4rBGKc0 📚

The books on the 8-12 year old #InformationBookAward shortlist delve into time, evolution, sleep, science and forensics - encouraging the development of curious minds! Register for the IBA Book Club before eod tomorrow for a chance to win a set of shortlisted titles: buff.ly/sPUMBaa 📚 #kidlituk

“It is fitting that there are sections on decoration, watch makers throughout time and contemporary artisans, because About Time really is a work of art”. Delighted to find “About Time” has been shortlisted for the #InformationBookAward

Information Book Award: Announcing the 2026 Shortlist Announcing the IBA shortlist and new sponsorship from DK, the UK’s number one children’s non-fiction publisher

🎉 We couldn't be more pleased to share the 2026 #InformationBookAward with you today, along with some new sponsor news! The IBA celebrates the very best UK-published information titles, and is now sponsored by @dkbooks.bsky.social. Read more: bit.ly/3YSAlgz #kidlituk #childrensbooks #bookskyuk

Information Book Award: Announcing the 2026 Longlist Announcing the IBA longlist and the 2026 book club opportunity for schools

Revealing the 2026 #InformationBookAward longlist! These 29 outstanding information books encourage curiosity and wonder. #Schoollibrarians: register to take part in the #IBABookClub for your chance to win books and shadow the judging process: bit.ly/49T8gMi #awards #BookSky #EduSkyUK 🙌

The 2025 #InformationBookAward ceremony was a wonderful celebration of the creativity, ingenuity and imagination on display in #childrenspublishing. Read more about the ceremony and this year's winners on our website, where you can find all our recent updates! bit.ly/4oDwwq3 #bookawards #uksla

Winning titles asset. Top reads “Information Book Award Winning titles 2025” in white font against dark blue banner. Right top shows the Schools Library Association’s logo: S L A in green red & navy blue blocks. Below are the 4 winning titles: This Book Will Make You An Artist Amazing Asia How the News Works Black History Every Day

From artists to every day Black histories, @sla.org.uk presents the 2025 Winners of the #InformationBookAward
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Information Book Award: The History of Information Q and A Read more from Chris Haughton and Loonie Park, creators of The History of Information

The ability to interpret information across different media is an essential life skill for young people. Find out what Chris Haughton and Loonie Park, creators of the #InformationBookAward shortlisted #TheHistoryOfInformation have to say about 'source sense' 👉 bit.ly/48igxYu #uksla #EduSkyUK

1st August is Emancipation Day - marking the end of slavery across most of the British Empire in 1834. From the anti-slavery movement to the present day, the #InformationBookAward shortlisted Black History for Every Day of the Year tells stories of hope, creativity & resistance. #BookSkyUk

Oh this is cool. Resources matched up to the @sla.org.uk ‘s #InformationBookAward shortlist, including:

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I’m so excited to share that I’ve been shortlisted for the #InformationBookAward! 🎉
It’s wonderful to be recognised alongside such brilliant authors. Huge thanks to @sla.org.uk and congrats to everyone on the list!

🎉 The #InformationBookAward shortlist is here! Discover 12 brilliant books that represent just how engaging #informationbooks can be for children of all ages: bit.ly/3SQtMIu 📚 With thanks to our sponsors @peters-books.bsky.social, @hachettechildrens.bsky.social & @alcs.co.uk. #uksla #booksky #edusky

📣 Remember to register for the #IBABookClub by tomorrow for your chance to WIN books for your #schoollibrary! Registrations will stay open but the chance to win 4 brilliant books closes on 11 June. The #shortlist is coming soon... 🤩 bit.ly/4dSdeJA #InformationBookAward #booksky #edusky #bookskyuk

Have you registered for the #InformationBookAward Book Club? Sign up for brilliant #bookclub resources and so your pupils can vote in the Children's Choice categories. Register before 11 June for the chance to get free books for your school too! 👉 bit.ly/3SrrRtE #awards #BookSky #EduSkyUK #literacy

In the news this week: Announcements, Awards and Research Our round-up of awards, events and research projects that you don't want to miss this week

Read our Friday afternoon round-up for the latest in awards, opinion & research from #schoollibraries and the wider sector, feat. the 2025 #ReadWithPride Relay, @booktrust.org.uk, @cilip.bsky.social, The Open University, @headteacherupdate.bsky.social & the #InformationBookAward! bit.ly/4m4lNVH 🗞️

📣 Calling all #schools! Have you explored the #InformationBookAward longlist? Register before 11th June to take part in this year's #IBABookClub and be in with a chance to attend the award ceremony and present a Children's Choice award. More information 👉 bit.ly/3GXpBYr #kidslit #EduSkyuk #books

#NewIllustrationoftheDay by Italian illustrator Rossana Bossu from The Jellyfish Garden: Explore Their Curious World by Paola Vitale, published last year by Post Wave and now longlisted for the School Library Association Information Book Award. @postwavebooks.bsky.social #informationbookaward #sla

Photograph of each of the 36 books on the shorlist for the SLA Information Book Award - lined up in height order and spine on. Very colourful they are too.

News from the School Library Association - the longlist for the #InformationBookAward is announced AND an exciting new Book Club initiative with free books and more up for grabs 🔽
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Our final #InformationBookAward reveal is the 13-16 category: 10 exceptional titles cover history, politics, money, urban legends, happiness & more 🌟 bit.ly/3GXpBYr

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"The #InformationBookAward offers a valuable focus on high-quality information at a time when young people are often bombarded by opinion and 'alternative' facts." says Helen Cleaves, Chair of Judges. Find out more: bit.ly/3GXpBYr #InformationLiteracy #CriticalThinking #literacy #EduSkyUK #libraries

Revealing the 8-12 years #InformationBookAward longlist. From natural wonders to practical life skills, these books will engage and inform #KS2 🌟 bit.ly/3GXpBYr

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Supported by @peters-books.bsky.social, @hachetteuk.bsky.social & ALCS, the #InformationBookAward celebrates the quality and diversity of #informationbooks available for young people. Register your school by 11 June to take part in the #IBABookClub: bit.ly/3GXpBYr 📚 #bookawards #EduSkyUk #primaryuk

From skateboarding tips to understanding AI: meet the #InformationBookAward 0-7 longlist! 🌟 bit.ly/3GXpBYr

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Information Book Award: Announcing the 2025 Longlist and Book Club Announcing the IBA longlist and an exciting book club opportunity for schools

The #InformationBookAward LONGLIST is here 🎉 We're pleased to share 34 outstanding information books across three age categories. #Schools - register now to take part in the #IBABookClub and vote for the Children's Choice winners. Find out more: bit.ly/3GXpBYr #awards #booksky #kidlituk #literacy