We are delighted to host a giveaway for the seven shortlisted books on the James Cropper Wainwright Prize for Children’s Writing on Nature and Conservation shortlist. Read on for more information about the award and details about how to win.
Today (Thursday 28 July), the 2022 JAMES CROPPER WAINWRIGHT PRIZE announced the shortlist for its inaugural Children’s Writing on Nature and Conservation Prize.
Named after much-loved nature writer Alfred Wainwright, the aim of the Prize is to inspire everyone to connect with nature and embrace the outdoors. This year’s shortlisted books reflect the astonishing range and depth of nature writing, with titles that confront difficult yet vitally important issues around climate change, food supplies and the decline of insects, stressing urgency of action whilst offering hope for the future; celebrating the wonder of life everywhere – from our back gardens to the Arctic Circle; and illuminating the healing power of nature through stories of personal connection and discovery.
The shortlist for this year’s James Cropper Wainwright Prize for Children’s Writing on Nature and Conservation is:
- Around the World in 80 Trees, Ben Lerwill, illustrated by Kaja Kajfež (Welbeck)
- By Rowan and Yew, Melissa Harrison (Chicken House)
- Julia and the Shark, Kiran Millwood Hargrave, illustrated by Tom de Freston (Orion Children’s Books)
- October, October, Katya Balen, illustrated by Angela Harding (Bloomsbury Children’s Books)
- One World: 24 Hours on Planet Earth, Nicola Davies, illustrated by Jenni Desmond (Walker Books)
- The Biggest Footprint: Eight billion humans. One Clumsy Giant, Rob Sears, illustrated by Tom Sears (Canongate)
- Wild Child: A Journey Through Nature, Dara McAnulty, illustrated by Barry Falls (Macmillan Children’s Books)
The shortlisted books are available to buy online.
The winners will be announced on Wednesday 7th September at a ceremony at The London Wetland Centre. The £7,500 prize fund will be shared between the winning author of the children’s category and the other two category winners – Writing on Conservation and Nature Writing.
For more information about the award and the other categories, visit www.wainwrightprize.com.
***Book Giveaway***
We have been given a complete set of shortlisted books to give away to one of our followers! The winner will receive all seven books on the 2022 children’s shortlist.
The shortlisted books are available to buy online or visit www.wainwrightprize.com. to find out more.
Where next?
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> Browse our Topic Booklists
> See our Books of the Month.
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