Announcing the winners of the 2022 Oxfordshire Book Awards!

Since September, children from all over Oxfordshire have been reading the books shortlisted for this year's Oxfordshire Book Awards. We are delighted to be able to announce the winning books, determined solely by students' votes, and look forward to inviting you to the awards ceremony in the Autumn term.

With big thanks to the committee and all our participating schools, and massive congratulations to all our winning authors and illustrators!

Secondary Novel: Winner

When the Sky Falls by Phil Earle

Secondary Novel: Highly Commended

Worst Holiday Ever by Charlie Higson

Primary Novel: Winner

Vi Spy: Licence to Chill by Maz Evans

Primary Novel: Highly Commended

The Night Bus Hero by Onjali Q Rauf

Picture Book: Winner

What Did the Tree See? by Charlotte Guillain and Sam Usher

Picture Book: Highly Commended

Barbara Throws a Wobbler by Nadia Shireen