The Best Information Books for Children: 2026 Information Book Award shortlist announced with a new publisher sponsor

Sunday 25 January, 2026

The School Library Association (SLA) has revealed the shortlist for the 2026 Information Book Award (IBA), celebrating inspiring UK-published information books for young people, up to age 16. Children across the country can now read the shortlisted titles and cast their votes in the Award’s Children’s Choice categories.

All schools who sign up to take part in the Book Club receive free resources, and those who do so before Friday 13th February...