If the childrens and young peoples votes do not count towards the winning selections, what is the shadowing scheme all about?
The shadowing scheme is all about encouraging young people to read and enjoy the very best in children’s publishing, through the shortlists selected by children’s librarians. It is about debate and dialogue on children’s literature – and a grand sense of occasion. We love to hear from everybody involved and feel that everyone is entitled to his/her own opinions on who should win! The responses from shadowing groups have been overwhelmingly positive and we aim to expand the shadowing scheme every year, bringing a wider experience to a greater number of children and young people.
