The Judges
Find out all about our fantastic Best Book Awards judges.
Adam Lancaster
Assistant Headteacher and School Librarian
Amanda Craig
Book reviewer and author
Andy Akinwolere
TV Presenter
Andy Jordan
Star of TV's Made in Chelsea
Cerrie Burnell
TV Presenter and Author
Helen Skelton
TV Presenter
John McLay
Literary Scout
Julia Eccleshare
Children's Books Editor, The Guardian
Lauren Child
Author and Illustrator
Louise Rennison
Author
Malorie Blackman
Waterstones Children's Laureate 2013-2015
Martin Chilton
Culture Editor, The Telegraph
Mel Giedroyc
TV and radio presenter
Michael Morpurgo
Booktrust President
Nemone Metaxas
DJ and Radio Presenter
Stuart Dredge
Journalist and Editor
Tom Pellereau
Inventor and seventh winner of BBC's The Apprentice
Viv Bird
Chief Executive of Booktrust
