Children’s Literature News March 2026
Children’s book news for March 2026: Carnegies shortlists, London Book Fair inclusion work, new school library awards, big festival changes, plus prize winners and World Book Day reading events.
Recommended reading books for primary & secondary aged children in the UK
Sumana Seeboruth is a children’s author represented by Darley Anderson Children’s Book Agency.
She writes board books for very young readers, including titles in the Feelings & Firsts series. Her book Too Green! won the Baby and Toddler category at the Inclusive Books for Children Awards 2024.
Seeboruth also wrote Our World – England, a board book illustrated by Ella Hobbis and published as part of the Our World series.
Our World – England was named Junior Design Awards Editor’s Choice Winner in 2025.
Children’s book news for March 2026: Carnegies shortlists, London Book Fair inclusion work, new school library awards, big festival changes, plus prize winners and World Book Day reading events.
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