PAST WINNERS


2025 Rob Biddulph


2024 Jamie Smart


2023 Alice Oseman


2022 Dapo Adeola


2021 Charlie Mackesy


ILLUSTRATOR OF THE YEAR Dav Pilkey


Last year was a landmark 12 months for graphic novelist Dav Pilkey, who has been delighting children and adults alike for nearly four decades with his inimitable Dog Man and Captain Underpants series. As a neurodiverse creator, Pilkey fosters inclusivity and has proudly made ADHD and dyslexia his superpowers. He is an important role model not only for his approach to creativity, but also for what his books celebrate:


the power of friendship, goodness and fun. And they are clearly resonating. Pilkey closed the year as the second-bestselling author (after Julia Donaldson) and illustrator (after Axel Scheffler) and achieved his first overall number-one bestseller when Dog Man: Big Jim Believes debuted at the top of the chart. There are currently 14 books in the Dog Man series and Pilkey shows no signs of stopping.


His bold artwork complements his adventurous and humorous storytelling; his books provide a much-needed light, telling the stories that children cannot wait to get their hands on and reminding everyone of the joy of reading.


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