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Coventry Inspiration Book Awards 2026

This award is for the best book for young adult readers aged over 13. There are 8 shortlisted books carefully selected by a panel of teachers and librarians. These books were chosen for readers who want to try a wider range of YA books than just the best seller list. There are many different genres and styles included from verse novels to stories that reflect the real life, world building fantasy and an edge of your seat thriller! Please read and comment on the books and don’t forget to vote for your favourite!

Stealing happy

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  This book was evicted in Round 1.

Augmented

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  This book was evicted in Round 4.

Red flags

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  This book was a runner-up.

Til Death

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  This book was a runner-up.

Here to slay

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  This book was evicted in Round 2.

I dare you

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  This book was evicted in Round 3.

The Wycherleys

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  This book was the category winner.

Twenty-four seconds from now

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  This book was evicted in Round 5.