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Lancashire Book of the Year

Lancashire Book of the Year (LBOY) is the longest running young people's regional book award in the country. It was the first book award of its kind when it launched in 1987.

Schools get a collection of books chosen by publishers as the best books they have produced for the 12 to 14 age group. Year 9 students then read and shortlist the books before choosing the overall winner.

Book of the year shortlist 2026

Books that are shortlisted for the 2026 award.

Current Winner

Find out about our most recent Lancashire Book of the Year winner.

Previous Winners

See a list of our previous Lancashire Book of the Year winners (external link)

Lancashire Book of the Year - 40th Anniversary 

Vote for the Champion of Champions

Browse Young Adult fiction

View and reserve a range of Young Adult fiction on our library catalogue 

How to get involved with Lancashire Book of the Year

Publishers, schools and Culture Hacks