The British Book Awards 2024, Judges, Categories, and More
by Mathelene
Updated Feb 23, 2024
The British Book Awards 2024
The British Book Awards 2024, also known as the Nibbies, are now accepting entries. This event celebrates the books and the teams behind them that have been successful in 2023. It's a big deal in the book world and attracts a lot of attention from both readers and industry professionals. The ceremony will happen on May 13, 2024.
Last year's event was a hit, with over 1,000 people attending in person and many more joining online or at parties in Cardiff, Manchester, and Edinburgh. There was also a huge buzz on social media with 150 million views across hashtags. Winners like Davina McCall, Bonnie Garmus, and Louise Kennedy received a lot of media attention, including features on BBC News and in magazines like Stylist and Good Housekeeping.
If you want to enter your book for consideration, you need to do it by February 1, 2024. You can find the entry criteria on thebookseller.com/british-book-awards. Last year's winners were thrilled with their awards. For example, Janice Hallett, who won for Crime Book of the Year, said it was a magical moment.
Simon & Schuster Children’s was delighted to win, and Mel Griffin, owner of Griffin Books, felt honored for the recognition of their small shop's efforts. Nicola Ramsey of Edinburgh University Press said it boosted their confidence, and Alison Barrow from Transworld felt winning was a huge honor.
There are various categories for awards, including Fiction, Debut Fiction, Non-fiction, Crime & Thriller, and Children’s Non-Fiction. There are also special awards for Author of the Year and Illustrator of the Year. Additionally, there's a special award for underrepresented writers and one for popular fiction.
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The British Book Awards 2024 Judges
Nels Abbey
Writer, co-founder of Black Writers Guild and founder of Uppity
Jamilah Ahmed
Associate agent (BLLA) & freelance publishing professional
Carl Anka
Author and Journalist
Alexander Armstrong
Actor, writer and comedian
Nihal Arthanayake
Broadcaster, presenter & author
Will Atkinson
Publisher. Experienced CEO and NED.
Ravina Bajwa
Audio creative director, Timbre Audio
Nick Barley
Writer and events organiser
Anna Bassi
Editorial director, The Week Junior
Matt Bates
Editor
Yinka Bokinni
Radio & TV presenter
Candice Brathwaite
Author, Podcaster, Journalist and Public Speaker
Selina Brown
Founder & c.e.o., Black British Book Festival
Ben Cajee
Presenter
Caroline Carpenter
Children's editor & deputy features editor, The Bookseller
Bea Carvalho
Head of books, Waterstones
Adrian Chiles
Writer and broadcaster
Jane Cholmeley
Co-founder, Silver Moon Women's Bookshop
Sue Cleaver
Actor
Jon Coates
Deputy News Editor of the Sunday Express
Tina Daheley
Broadcaster & presenter
Hannah Davies
Director of prize management & special projects, The Booker Prize Foundation
Sanjee de Silva
Publisher, Sweet Cherry Publishing
Janet Ellis
Broadcaster & Writer
Charlotte Eyre
Children's previewer
Diana Evans
Novelist
Julie Finch
c.e.o., Hay Festival Foundation
Molly Flatt
Comment Editor, The Bookseller
Alison Flood
Comment & culture editor, New Scientist
Katie Fraser
Staff writer
Jonny Gallant
Publisher relations director, Bookspeed
Mike Gayle
Author
Salena Godden
Author
Emily Goss
Author and creator founding editor Ciadish Magazine
Dan Green
Editor, The Week Junior Science+Nature
Hannah Griffiths
Head of Adaptations, Banijay Group
Sarah Gwonyoma
Book critic
Joe Haddow
Author & podcast host
Coco Hagi
Content creator
Janice Hallett
Author
Scott Hoffman
President & CEO, International Literary Properties
Emma House
Founder & director, Oreham Group
Laurence Howell
Audio consultant
Eric Huang
Author and lecturer in publishing, City, University of London
Laura Jackson
Broadcaster, Columnist, Co-Founder and Creative Director of Glassette
Debbie James
Owner & manager, Kibworth Books
Philip Jones
Editor, The Bookseller
Toby Jones
Actor
Ali Karim
Literary editor
Ellie Keel
Author and Theatre Producer
Lorraine Kelly
Author & TV presenter
Louise Kennedy
Author
Shaparak Khorsandi
Comedian & author
Simon Littlewood
International Publishing Consultant
Tamara Macfarlane
Children's author & bookshop owner, Tales on Moon Lane
Hannah MacInnes
Broadcaster & podcast host
James McConnachie
Author and editor
Cat Mitchell
Senior lecturer in writing and publishing, University of Derby
Maddie Moate
TV presenter, author & educational YouTuber
Lydia Monks
Author & Illustrator
Patricia Nicol
Audio columnist, The Sunday Times Culture
Sharon Nightingale
Fiction Buyer, WHSmith Travel
Fiona Noble
Children’s books journalist & secondary school librarian
Janet Noble
Primary school librarian, Tower Hamlets Schools Library Service
Jonathan Nowell
Senior advisor, Trillium Partners
Alice O'Keeffe
Books editor, The Bookseller
Natasha Onwuemezi
Associate editor, The Bookseller
Benedicte Page
Deputy editor, The Bookseller
Lynsey Passmore
Director, Bazowie & Marketing and audiences director, Women's Prize Trust
Sheena Patel
Author
Donna Payne
Creative director, Apple
Johny Pitts
Broadcaster & writer
David Prescott
Chief executive, Three Counties Agricultural Society
Miriam Robinson
Publishing consultant & podcast host
Caroline Sanderson
Associate editor and non-fiction previewer, The Bookseller
Susan Sandon
The Appledore Book Festival
Claire Shanahan
Executive director, Women's Prize Trust
Nadia Shireen
Author & illustrator
Anita Singh
Arts & entertainment editor
Kate Skipper
C.o.o., Waterstones
Kathleen Smith
Bookseller & Manager, Topping & Company Bath
Lisa Smosarski
Editorial Director, Stylist
Jemimah Steinfeld
Editor in chief, Index on Censorship
Mike Stotter
Editor & publisher
Fiona Sturges
Arts writer & interviewer
Tom Tivnan
Managing Editor, The Bookseller
Mark Thornton
Senior partnership manager, Bookshop.org
Julie Vuong
Books Journalist, The Bookseller
Claire Walker
Co-Chief Executive of the Society of London Theatre and UK Theatre
Imogen Russell Williams
Children’s book critic, The Guardian
Steven Williams
Strategic adviser and co-founder, Midas PR
Jacqueline Wilson
Children's author
Gaby Wood
Director, The Booker Prize Foundation
Judge Name
Affiliation
The British Book Awards 2024 Categories
Books, Authors and Illustrators
Audiobook: Fiction
Best fiction audiobook of the year.
Audiobook: Non-Fiction
Best non-fiction audiobook of the year.
Children's Fiction
Best fiction book aimed at children.
Children's Illustrated
Best illustrated book aimed at children.
Children's Non-Fiction
Best non-fiction book aimed at children.
Fiction
Best fiction book of the year.
Crime & Thriller
Best crime or thriller book of the year.
Début Fiction
Best first fiction book of the year.
Non-fiction: Lifestyle & Illustrated
Best lifestyle or illustrated non-fiction book.
Non-fiction: Narrative
Best narrative non-fiction book of the year.
Pageturner
Best popular fiction book of the year.
Discover
Best book by underrepresented writers.
Author of the Year
Best author of the year.
Illustrator of the Year
Best illustrator of the year.
Category
Description
Book Trade Awards
Academic, Educational & Professional Publisher of the Year
Award for the best academic, educational,
or professional publisher.
Book Retailer of the Year
Award for the best book retailer.
British Book Award for Export
Award for excellence in exporting British books.
Children's Bookseller of the Year
Award for the best children's book retailer.
Children's Publisher of the Year
Award for the best children's book publisher.
Designer of the Year
Award for the best book designer.
Editor of the Year
Award for the best book editor.
Imprint of the Year
Award for the best book imprint.
Independent Bookshop of the Year
Award for the best independent bookshop.
Independent Publisher of the Year
Award for the best independent publisher.
Individual Bookseller of the Year
Award for the best individual bookseller.
Literary Agent of the Year
Award for the best literary agent.
Marketing Strategy of the Year
Award for the best marketing strategy.
Publicity Campaign of the Year
Award for the best publicity campaign.
Publisher of the Year
Award for the best book publisher.
Rights Professional of the Year
Award for the best rights professional.
Small Press of the Year
Award for the best small press publisher.
Category
Description
The British Book Awards
The British Book Awards, also known as the Nibbies, are prizes given to the top writers and their books in the UK. These awards are managed by The Bookseller magazine. They've had different names, owners, and sponsors since they started in 1990. From 2010 to 2014, they were called the National Book Awards.
Every year, the best authors and their works are recognized and celebrated through these awards. It's a big event in the literary world, where writers, publishers, and readers come together to honor outstanding writing. The Bookseller magazine oversees the process, making sure it's fair and transparent.
The awards cover various categories, including fiction, non-fiction, children's books, and more. Each category has its own winner, chosen based on the quality and impact of the book. Winning a Nibbie is considered a prestigious achievement for writers and publishers alike. Over the years, the British Book Awards have evolved, reflecting changes in the publishing industry and the literary landscape. They continue to shine a spotlight on exceptional writing talent and contribute to the promotion of literature in the UK.
The British Book Awards 2024 - FAQs
The ceremony for the British Book Awards 2024 will be held on May 13, 2024.
The awards cover a wide range of categories, including fiction, non-fiction, children's books, audiobooks, and various professional and industry awards.
The British Book Awards, affectionately known as the Nibbies, are prestigious literary awards that recognize and celebrate the best writers and their works in the UK.
The British Book Awards are administered by The Bookseller magazine, a leading publication in the book industry.
The awards were launched in 1990, and since then, they have become an integral part of the UK literary scene.