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Photo by Karrie Fransman on March 06, 2026.
Photo by Karrie Fransman on March 06, 2026.
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Posted On: March 6th 2026, 10:05 am
This is the first year @thebritishbookawards has had a comics/graphic novel category and I’m delighted to be one of the judges for it ❤️ This is a huge step in the recognition of our art-form as an important part of literature. A massive congratulations to all the brilliant shortlisted books:

⭐️InvestiGators: Case Files - @johngreenart with @steve.behling illustrated by Chris Fenoglio @macmillankidsuk
⭐️ Dog Man: Big Jim Believes - @dav_pilkey @scholastic_uk
⭐️ Bunny vs Monkey: Intergalactic Monkey Business! -
@jamiefumboo @dfb_storyhouse
⭐️ Who Killed Nessie? - @paulcornell2096 @flimsy_kitten @averyhillpublishing
⭐️ This Slavery - Ethel Carnie Holdsworth, text
adapted by Sophie Rickard, illustrated by @scarlett_rickard @selfmadehero
⭐️ Ginseng Roots - @craigthompsonbooks
@faberbooks
Comments (47)
miriamgold 8 months ago

miriamgold

Such great news! Some greats there it will be tough

louisalouisayoung 8 months ago

louisalouisayoung

Fantastic!!

rahpetherbridgephotography 8 months ago
abi.burlinghamartist 8 months ago

abi.burlinghamartist

Yay! This is fantastic!

spidermcknight 8 months ago
comicsjared 8 months ago

comicsjared

Congrats!!

pemilyland 8 months ago

pemilyland

Oh fantastic Karrie! 🔥

tormalore 8 months ago

tormalore

Brilliant news Karrie! ❤️

gary_northfield 8 months ago

gary_northfield

Wait, where’s Boss of the Underworld?? Congratulations and good luck!!

timtrue69 8 months ago

timtrue69

Excellent news and exciting to see so many friendly faces nominated! 😍

annabelhewitson 8 months ago

annabelhewitson

Amazing news!!

firstgraphicnovel 8 months ago

firstgraphicnovel

Fabulous list, fab judges, fab first-time graphic novel prize! Obvs the experience of judging the First Graphic Novel Award honed your most excellent skills!!

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