Big news for book lovers! The winners of the 2026 British Book Awards have been announced, and children's books have won two major categories this year. Notable authors and illustrators like AF Steadman and Dav Pilkey were among the winners. AF Steadman won the Author of the Year award for the Skandar series, while Dav Pilkey won the Illustrator of the Year award for creating popular characters like Dog Man and Captain Underpants. Michael Rosen also won the Best Illustrated Book for Children award for 'Oh Dear, Look What I Got!'. Jamie Smart won the Graphic Novel of the Year award for 'Bunny vs Monkey: Intergalactic Monkey Business'. What's your favorite book from the past year? Tell us in the comments! The British Book Awards were chosen by a panel of judges, including former Strictly Come Dancing contestant Oti Mabuse, former Great British Bake Off judge Prue Leith, former children's TV presenter Angellica Bell, and doctor, author, and presenter Dr. Ranj. 2026 has been declared the National Year of Reading, aiming to encourage millions of people in the UK to read a book. We want to know what books you've read and loved this year! Did you know that reading can help improve your imagination and explore new worlds? It can also reduce stress and improve focus. These awards show how important reading is for book lovers. What's your favorite book to read? Tell us and discuss with other kids!