Frequently Asked Questions

If your question cannot be answered here, then please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.

How do I find out when a book was published?

The Channel Island Children’s Book Award is looking for books which were published for the first time in English in 2020. You can usually find the year it was published within the first few pages of the book. Another method is to do a search for the book on Amazon or another bookseller website as this usually gives the publication date. Please note you must be careful with this method as they may have different publication dates for paperback and hardcover copies. If you’re still not sure when a book was published or if it’s eligible then please either contact us for an answer or nominate it anyway and we will do the hard work for you!



Are there any websites which might have new book recommendations?

Here is a list of a few websites which might be useful in finding book recommendations but please let us know if you have any more suggestions. http://www.lovereading4kids.co.uk/ https://www.booktrust.org.uk/books/ http://booksforkeeps.co.uk/ Jersey Library Catalogue Guille-Allès Library Catalogue



Can anyone vote for a winner?

We would encourage anyone who would enjoy reading the books to take part. In the future, we are hoping to introduce more awards for different age groups so that everyone can get involved.