With 2022 well underway, we’re thrilled to share the wonderful awards and accolades accrued by Bright Artists and authors already this year! From picture books to middle grade, our artists’ and authors’ work has received some rave reviews and well-deserved wins. Find out more below…

The Jericho Prize - Winner

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Diane Ewen was named the winner of The 2021 Jericho Prize for the Best Picture Book (4+). The Jericho Prize is open to Black-British writers with great stories to inspire children aged 4 years plus and 7–9.

Cybils Awards - Finalists

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Yasmin the Scientist, illustrated by Hatem Aly was a finalist at The 2022 Cybils Awards in the Early Chapter Book category. Written by Saadia Faruqi, published by Picture Window Books.

A Place to Hang the Moon, illustrated by Jane Newland, was a finalist at The 2022 Cybils Awards in the Fiction Middle Grade category. Written by Kate Albus, published by Margaret Ferguson Books.

The 2021 Nerdies - Winner

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In My Mosque, illustrated by Hatem Aly won The 2021 Nerdies in the Best Nonfiction Picture Books category. Written by M. O. Yuksel, published HarperCollins.

Waterstones Best Children’s Books to Read in 2022

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The Stompysaurus, illustrated by Chris Chatterton was chosen by Waterstones as one of the Best Children’s Books to Read in 2022. Written by Rachel Bright, published by Orchard Books.

Don’t Ask The Dragon, illustrated by Greg Stobbs was chosen by Waterstones as one of the Best Children’s Books to Read in 2022. Written by Lemn Sissay, published by Canongate Books.

Firesong, illustrated by George Ermos was chosen by Waterstones as one of the Best Children’s Books to Read in 2022. Written by Vashti Hardy, published by Scholastic.

Legendarium, illustrated by Paddy Donnelly was chosen by Waterstones as one of the Best Children’s Books to Read in 2022. Written by Jennifer Bell, published by Walker Books.

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