On Friday 1st November the Waterstones Book of the Year shortlist was announced, with two Walker titles featured in the list of 15 books nominated by Waterstones booksellers. I Am Rebel by Ross Montgomery and Shakespeare’s First Folio: All The Plays: A Children’s Edition created in partnership with Shakespeare Birthplace Trust and illustrated by Emily Sutton.
Boasting former winners such as Paul McCartney, Maggie O’Farrell and Katherine Rundell, the Waterstones Book of the Year is recognised by readers as a highlight of the calendar and a benchmark of true literary excellence. 2023 was the first year a children’s fiction title had won this coveted award, so to see two children’s fiction title on this list and for both of them to be Walker titles is amazing to see. Huge congratulations to our shortlisted authors and illustrators as well as the teams behind both titles for such a huge achievement.