The Judges

Find out all about our fantastic Best Book Awards judges.

Adam Lancaster

Adam Lancaster

Assistant Headteacher and School Librarian

Amanda Craig

Amanda Craig

Book reviewer and author

Andy Akinwolere

Andy Akinwolere

TV Presenter

Andy Jordan

Andy Jordan

Star of TV's Made in Chelsea

Cerrie Burnell

Cerrie Burnell

TV Presenter and Author

Helen Skelton

Helen Skelton

TV Presenter

John McLay

John McLay

Literary Scout

Julia Eccleshare

Julia Eccleshare

Children's Books Editor, The Guardian

Lauren Child

Lauren Child

Author and Illustrator

Malorie Blackman

Malorie Blackman

Waterstones Children's Laureate 2013-2015

Martin Chilton

Martin Chilton

Culture Editor, The Telegraph

Mel Giedroyc

Mel Giedroyc

TV and radio presenter

Michael Morpurgo

Michael Morpurgo

Booktrust President

Nemone Metaxas

Nemone Metaxas

DJ and Radio Presenter

Stuart Dredge

Stuart Dredge

Journalist and Editor

Tom Pellereau

Tom Pellereau

Inventor and seventh winner of BBC's The Apprentice

Viv Bird

Viv Bird

Chief Executive of Booktrust