Angus Book Award
Every year third year pupils from Angus secondary schools decide who wins the Angus Book Award.
They vote for their favourite book from a shortlist of five new paperback novels for teenagers written by UK authors.
Each year the reaction of pupils to the announcement of the winner demonstrates that the Angus Book Award has been successful in raising the profile of books, reading and writing. Teenagers clapping, stamping and cheering the choice of a book shows that empowering pupils works.
“A VERY wonderful day! Truly unforgettable. Excitement, intrigue, artwork, rapping, cheering, laughing, thinking, believing, invigorating. . . everything. Including a sun-filled day! What more could anyone want!“
Kevin Brooks 2007 Angus Book Award winner
“A great evening and unlike any other literary award“
Graham Joyce 2006 Angus Book Award winner
“It’s a truly amazing event. It buzzes with life, energy and humour, and is one of the most enjoyable celebrations of writing and reading that I have ever experienced.”
Terence Blacker 2005 Angus Book Award winner