Cast your vote for the
Voting will open in January 2027
In the meantime...
1. Register here if you have not already done so
2. Preorder the shortlisted books from Peters if you are a school or a library.
If you are ordering from elsewhere, please consider using our affiliate links at Bookshop.org or Amazon to support our work. The shortlist will be announced on Wednesday 6 January 2027.
How to vote
- Collect and count your children’s votes to determine your setting’s overall winning book
- To vote, click on the link of your chosen awards book category below; it will take you to a short voting form
- Only vote for one book per category
- Repeat the above process for each book category you have registered for
The deadline for casting all votes is Monday 15 February 2027.
This will be where to cast your vote by February 15
When will you know who has won the Children’s Choice Awards?
The winners of the Children’s Choice Awards will be revealed at the livestreamed IBC Awards ceremony on the evening of Wednesday 24 February 2027.
As a thank you for taking part in the Children’s Choice Awards, a special video from the award-winning authors and illustrators will be sent to you to share and enjoy with your children shortly after the ceremony.
Got questions?
Find out everything you need to know in our IBC Children’s Choice FAQs.
If you still have questions, email sophie@inclusivebooksforchildren.org.