Currently, the best way to find out more about how your school can apply to join the judging panel, or how you can nominate a book for the award is to contact the coordinator, Jake Hope, directly on 01772 534751 or by email.

"The University of Central Lancashire is delighted to sponsor the Lancashire Children's Book Award. Reading is not only a lifelong pleasure: it unlocks our capacity for imagination and understanding. As a university dedicated to lifelong learning, we are pleased to be associated with an Award that encourages enthusiasm for reading and critical judgement in equal measure"
Malcolm McVicar, Vice-Chancellor.