Every spring, reading groups in libraries, schools, homes – in fact, anywhere there are children and young people and books – are invited to get involved in The Carnegies prize though shadowing! 

The young people taking part are known as ‘shadowers’ as they ‘shadow’ the judging process for the Carnegie Medals; they read, discuss and review the books on each shortlist, engage in reading related activity which they can share online, and vote for their favourites to win the Shadowers’ Choice Awards. The scheme has thousands of registered reading groups across the UK and internationally − engaging tens of thousands of children and young people in reading.

Register now to shadow the 2025 awards and for a free publicity pack.

Register now to shadow the 2025 awards and for a free publicity pack.