72 books nominated for Picture Book Award 2026… 6 selected for the shortlist… 24 primary schools across Shropshire (and 1 in Pembrokeshire!)… 750 Key Stage 1 readers… 750 votes… 1 winner!

Simone Goward, our Schools & Volunteers Coordinator, reveals which book has been voted Shropshire Bookfest Picture Book Award 2026!