Date

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30th September 2025

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30th October 2025

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3rd November 2025

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1st December

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18 December 2025

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January - May 2026

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1st May - 5th June 2026

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25 June 2026

Event

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Longlist voting ends

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Longlisting meeting

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Longlist announced

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Shortlisting meeting

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Shortlist announced

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Shortlisted books are read in schools

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Schools vote for winner - via poll on website

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Award Ceremony at Long Field Spencer Academy