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InspiRead 2025 Shortlist & Vote

Our Education Library Service librarians have shortlisted their favourite books for 2025!

You can vote in one, two or all three categories - Picture Books, Shorter Books and Longer Books. Voting closes on Friday 20 June!

Happy reading!

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By becoming a library member you will be able to borrow books and items for FREE in libraries across the county, including mobiles. You can also access eResources, Ancestry and more!

Our Education Library Service librarians have shortlisted their favourite books for 2025!

Picture Books

Shorter Books

Longer Books

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