We are absolutely delighted to share that two Little Tiger titles are shortlisted for the Inclusive Books for Children Awards 2025! 🎉

Congratulations to both authors and illustrators!

#IBCAwards2025

We are thrilled to share that DESTINY INK: SLEEPOVER SURPRISE 🔦 Written & illustrated by Adeola Sokunbi is the WINNER of the #IBCawards2025’s Highly Illustrated Children’s Fiction category!

Huge congratulations Adeola! ✨

It’s here!

Discover the full shortlist for the #IBCawards2025, which we are delighted to be supporting this year.

More at www.inclusivebooksforchildren.org

Presenting the #IBCawards2025 WINNERS! ✨📚

🏆 Democratic Republic of the Congo | Mel Nyoko & Joelle Avelino | Barefoot Books

🏆 Two People Can | Blessing Musariri & Maisie Paradise Shearring | Kumusha Books, Harper Collins

🏆 Destiny Ink: Sleepover Surprise | Adeola Sokunbi | Nosy Crow

We’re so thrilled to share that so many of our wonderful authors and illustrators have been longlisted for the Inclusive Books for Children Awards 2025! 🤩🎉

#IBCawards2025 #Longlist

Have you heard? 🎉 THREE of our amazing clients have been shortlisted for the fantastic #IBCawards2025!

Congratulations to Ken Wilson Max for #TerribleHorses (written by Raymond Antrobus), Adeola Sokunbi for #DestinyInk & Chanté Timothy for #KeishaJonesIsAForceOfNature (written by Natalie Denny)

Here are some brilliant books for your children’s #libraries - and it’s worth adding all of the shortlisted titles too.

It was hugely uplifting to be at #IBCawards2025 this evening, celebrating representation in children’s books. Powerful words from the host, founder, judges and winners! ❤️

🏆 The #IBCawards2025 Highly Illustrated Children’s Fiction WINNER is…

Destiny Ink: Sleepover Surprise 🔦 Written and illustrated by Adeola Sokunbi | Published by Nosy Crow

Congratulations! 🌟

Last night’s #ibcawards2025 was an important, passionate celebration of children’s books that reflect our richly diverse society. Well done to the winners: Mel Nyoko & Joelle Avelino; Blessing Musariri & Maisie Paradise Shearring; and Adeola Sokunbi! @ibc-reads.bsky.social @booktrust.org.uk

✨🏙️ The #IBCawards2025 was a night to remember! Thank you to everyone who joined us, both in person and virtually, for an extraordinary celebration of inclusive children’s books.

Missed the party? 🎉 Stream the IBC Awards ceremony on YouTube ▶️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4Rw...

Watch the #IBCawards2025 LIVE from the Gherkin ▶️🧡

inclusivebooksforchildren.org/awards-2025#watch-the-ibc-awards-2025-live

Discover the #IBCawards2025 Baby and Toddler shortlist with our expert reviews! 📚✨

These wonderful stories for ages 1-3 are perfect for nurturing a love of reading from the very start!

🔗 Tap the link for the reviews and links to shop!
www.inclusivebooksforchildren.org/collections/...

Join us for the #IBCawards2025, streaming LIVE from the Gherkin in just 48 hours! ✨🏙️

Hit the link to join the celebration and toast to the UK’s best inclusive children’s books from 2024! ▶️ inclusivebooksforchildren.org/awards-2025#watch-the-ibc-awards-2025-live

The countdown starts now... 🏆

🏆 The #IBCawards2025 Picture Books WINNER is…

Two People Can 🌼 Written by Blessing Musariri | Illustrated by Maisie Paradise Shearring | Published by Kumusha Books @HarperCollinsCh

Congratulations! 🌟

🏆 The #IBCawards2025 Baby and Toddler WINNER is…

Democratic Republic of the Congo 🌍 Written by Mel Nyoko | Illustrated by Joelle Avelino | Published by Barefoot Books

Congratulations! 🌟

T-minus 15 minutes until the #IBCawards2025 ceremony begins!

Tune in LIVE: inclusivebooksforchildren.org/awards-2025#watch-the-ibc-awards-2025-live

Until You Find the Sun was in the long list for the Inclusive Books for Children awards. I’ve wanted to be an author since I was a kid and to have that dream be a reality at 39 is so awesome. I’m still stunned the book I wrote in my car in Chicago is out there in the world #authors #ibcawards2025