The Society of Authors 2026 Awards - Print and digital pack
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*Free promotional materials for The Society of Author Awards*
We are pleased to offer free print and digital materials for libraries to celebrate The Society of Authors 2026 Gordon Bowker Volcano Prize and Queen’s Knickers Prize Awards.
Read more about the winning books here.
The Society of Authors is the UK trade union for all types of writers, scriptwriters, illustrators and literary translators, at all stages of their careers. They have more than 12,500 members and have been advising individuals and speaking out for the profession for more than a century.
The Gordon Bowker Volcano Prize is awarded to a UK or Irish writer, or a writer currently resident in those countries, for a novel focusing on the experience of travel away from home. In memory of Malcolm Lowry and endowed by Gordon Bowker, his biographer, and Ramdei Bowker.
Sponsored by its founder Nicholas Allan, the Queen’s Knickers Award is an annual prize for an outstanding children’s original illustrated book for ages 0-7. It recognises books that strike a quirky, new note and grab the attention of a child, whether in the form of curiosity, amusement, horror or excitement.
Your print pack includes:
- 1x Gordon Bowker Volcano Prize poster
- 1x Queen's Knicker's Award poster
- SoA bookmarks and pencils
Your digital pack includes:
- Shortlist and winner images
- Press release containing full details of all the books as well as quotes from the judging panels
Your materials will be emailed to you automatically following your order. Please email campaigns@readingagency.org.uk if you have any problems downloading your pack.
For more information, visit the Society of Authors website, or join in the conversation on social media using @readingagency / @Soc_of_Authors and #SoAwards.
***Tag your best display pics with #SoAwards for a chance to win a free set of shortlisted books!***
