Competition: The book that Represents Me

Tell BookTrust about a book that represents who you are for the chance to win some amazing prizes... BookTrust want to find the most compelling review of a book in which a child feels at least one aspect of their identity is authentically represented. In 350 words or less, the review should include an explanation of why other children should read the book, how it makes them feel represented, and why this matters to them. Annotated drawings/graphic novel-style review entries are also welcomed. The competition is open to children in Years 3 to 8.

First Prize:

• A £3000 library of inclusive books curated for your school in consultation with the BookTrust books team and inclusive books expert, SanchitaBasu De Sarkar

• An in-person school visit by an author of colour, organized by BookTrust in consultation with your school.

• 100 copies of the visiting author’s books so that children can have a signed book to keep after the author visit.

Second Prize:

• An inclusive book parcel of 100 books for your school library, chosen in consultation with the BookTrust Books Team.

Highly Commended Prize (x10)

• A book to keep, chosen by each winner from a list curated by our book expert.

• Winning reviews will be published on the BookTrust website.

• 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners will also win book bundles for their schools.

Entries to Miss Kinsella by the deadline: Thursday 13th March 2025

More information available on the competition webpage: https://www.booktrust.org.uk/what-we-do/programmes-and-campaigns/booktrust-represents/support-for-schools/virtual-author-visits/competition-the-book-that-represents-me/