We’re excited to reveal the winners of the Education Library Service’s InspiRead 2025 Book Awards!
A big congratulations to our winning authors, and a massive thank you to every reader who took part this year and cast their vote.
The Education Library Service will return next year with InspiRead 2026, see you next year for more brilliant books!
Picture Book Winner
A Wild Walk to School by Rebecca Cobb

Shorter Book Winner
Ivy Newt and the Storm Witch by Derek Keilty, illustrated by Magda Brol


Longer Book Winner
Shadowhall Academy: The Whispering Walls by Phil Hickes

