Winners will receive one of three sets of shortlists for the Jhalak Prize, which celebrates literature by writers and illustrators of color in the UK and Ireland. Prizes include the Prose Prize, Poetry Prize, or Children's & YA Prize shortlists.

Suggested Answer: Jhalak Prose Prize, Jhalak Poetry Prize, Jhalak Children's & YA Prize

This book explores the beauty, significance, and enduring legacy of the piano, a remarkable instrument invented centuries before the first motor car. It details how the piano, despite the digital age, remains adored by millions.

Suggested Answer: Foo Fighters

This engaging online theory course serves as a perfect introduction to maritime archaeology for complete beginners, requiring no prior experience. Participants will learn how archaeologists investigate and protect coastal and underwater heritage, gaining essential knowledge in this intriguing field.

Suggested Answer: 1972

This prize includes a year’s membership with the SAA, providing access to a large artist community and thousands of hours of video tuition. The winner also receives a Winsor & Newton Professional Watercolour Assorted Colours Half Pan Set of 24.

Suggested Answer: 25,000

Winners of The Classic FM Music Teacher of the Year Awards will each receive a share of £20,000. This fund is specifically designated for purchasing musical instruments and equipment for the winner's school.

Three lucky winners will receive a curated bundle of compelling courtroom dramas, including 'Dissection of A Murder' in hardback, 'A Calamity of Souls' in paperback, and 'The Cut Throat Trial' in hardback. The prize also includes exclusive merchandise related to 'Dissection of a Murder'.

This prize is a wonderful selection of LoveReading4Kids Star Books chosen from the second quarter of 2026 (April to June). These books represent the titles that stand out among thousands published and hundreds selected by the team.

The primary prize includes a science kit complete with easy-to-follow experiments for home use, along with a copy of the book 'Too Many Tims' by Henry White. This offering is designed to inspire fun, discovery, and imagination in young scientists and readers.

Suggested Answer: Nora

This book offers a unique look into life aboard Royal Navy ships and submarines through the translation of vital 'pipe' announcements. Author Richard Harris deciphers the main broadcast announcements that govern daily life at sea for sailors.

Suggested Answer: Richard Harris

Five winning schools across the UK and Ireland will receive £1,000 or €1,000 worth of National Book Tokens to acquire new and inspiring books for their libraries. The prize is intended to help rebuild and refresh underfunded school libraries.

This prize consists of three copies of the powerful picture book, 'The Map of Me' by Nicola Davies. It is described as a gentle story about finding connections, mapping a better world, and helping children process emotions during change.

Suggested Answer: Place in the World

This set includes nine vibrant, inclusive, and reassuring picture books designed by wellbeing experts Molly Potter and Matt Bawler to help children build positive mental health. The collection addresses big questions, complex emotions, boundaries, and resilience.