Young Teen Fiction Award 2026

Young people aged 11-14 from across Staffordshire have voted for their favourite read published in the last 12 months and selected a shortlist of 4 titles to win Staffordshire Teen Fiction Book Awards 2026!

Explore the shortlisted titles by clicking on the links below to borrow through our online catalogue or eBook service - Library members can borrow each title for free!

·        The Last Dragon on Mars, Scott Reintgen

·        The Girl with the Red Boots, Alex Wheatle

·        The Lovely and the Lost, Jennifer Lynn Barnes

·        Red Flags, Sophie Jo

Vote now!

Follow this link to vote for Your Favourite Read!

Online voting closes 5pm, 19th June. Young people will then be invited to a special day at RAF Museum Cosford on 7^th July to celebrate teen fiction, meet authors, make their final votes and announce the chosen winner for 2026.

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Young Teen Fiction Award 2026 - created 29th March 2026