The CILIP Carnegie and Kate Greenaway Children's Book Awards are the UK's oldest and most prestigious children's book awards.
Awards background
The two Medals are awarded annually and judged by a panel of expert children's and young people's librarians. A shadowing scheme for school and public library reading groups accompanies the awards. Download a guide to the 2011 shadowing scheme: Inspiring and challenging young readers.
For further details about the Awards and shadowing visit:Awards websiteShadowing websiteFor key dates visit the Awards TimetableTo explore and review all past winning books take a look at the Living ArchiveFor nomination details, the shortlists and press releases visit the Press Desk