Longlist Announcement−Best Children’s Picture Book Text 2024 We are delighted to announce the longlist for our Best Children’s Picture Book Text 2024 competition. Over the last two months your entries have been read,… Longlist Announcement−Best Novel Opening for Children or Young Adults 2024 We are thrilled to announce the longlist for our Best Novel Opening for Children or Young Adults 2024 competition. Thank you for your patience while our… Best Chapter Book for 5-8-year-olds 2024 Results The exciting moment has now arrived when we can announce the top 10 entries and crown an overall champion in our Best Chapter Book for 5-8-year-olds… Longlist Announcement−Best Chapter Book for 5-8-year-olds 2024 We’re delighted to announce the longlist for our first-ever Best Chapter Book for 5-8-year-olds competition. It’s been an absolute joy to read the stories; we loved… Best Novel Opening for Children or Young Adults 2023 Results Announcing the final results of the Best Novel Opening for Children or Young Adults Competition 2023. Congratulations again to the incredible writers on our longlist. Your… Best Children’s Picture Book Text 2023 Results Drum roll, please! It’s time to announce the results for Searchlight’s Best Children’s Picture Book Text 2023 competition. Like last year, we were bowled over by… Sign up for Competition Updates Add your details to sign up for occasional updates about our competitions "*" indicates required fields Name First Last Your Email*