2022 Event
Congratulations to the 2022 York Book Award winner
Boy, Everywhere by A.M. Dassu!
The winner was announced at the award ceremony on 25th March 2022 at an event at St Peter’s School, York.
Seven schools from the York area joined us in the celebrations, where we heard the shortlisted authors talk about their books and answer questions from students.
Boy, Everywhere was announced as the winner following an incredibly close vote by the participating students.
The student prizes were awarded after judging by the committee, and were awarded to:
Review Prize:
Isla from The Mount School
for her review of Where the World Turns Wild
Commended:
Alexia, The Mount School
Kathryn, Manor CE Academy
Suhani, All Saints RC School
Robert, St Peter’s 8-13 School
Toby, All Saints RC School
Creative Prize:
Clara from All Saints RC School
for her SkyWake: Invasion diorama
Commended:
Students of Archbishop Holgate’s School
Lilah, All Saints RC School
Peggy, The Mount School
Phoebe, All Saints School
Sophia, Manor CE Academy
The creative entries will be on display in the children’s section of York Explore following the event.
Congratulations to all the shortlisted authors, all our review writers, and all of the students who were inspired to create their own pieces of art and writing during the award!
We can’t wait to do it all again next year!
York Book Award 