InspiRead 2023 Winners

We’re delighted to announce the winners for the Education Library Service InspiREAD 2023 Book Awards!

Congratulations to the winners and a huge thank you to the shortlisted authors and everyone who voted.

ELS will be back next year with InspiREAD 2024!

Picture Books Winner

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Shorter Novel Winner

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Longer Novel Winner

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Picture Books Winner

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