About The Essex Book Awards
The EES for Schools, Essex Book Awards are open to all secondary schools in Essex, Southend and Thurrock. Pupils are invited to read six shortlisted books and judge which one they consider to be the best. The Award is flexible as each school can decide how they want to run their own scheme.
The really positive aspect of taking part in this reading challenge is that your vote really counts. Those who take part, get to widen their reading habits, improve their reading skills and meet loads of new people who like reading too!
Book of the Year Award
Essex Book Awards Nomination Categories
Essex School Library Service will compile a shortlist of six titles from newly published fiction for young people. Winner to be selected via a voting system where the participating pupils select their favourite book.
Most Innovative School
Most Innovative School
Schools to submit a statement describing innovative ideas that your school has implemented in relation to the Essex Book Awards.
Winner to be decided by EES for Schools, School Library Service.
Best Pupil Reviews
A pupil who has written the best review on the Essex Book Award blog. Winner to be decided by EES for Schools, School Library Service.