Children’s Fiction (Ages 5-9)

The Inclusive Books For Children Awards aim to celebrate the talent behind the best, new inclusive children’s books published in the UK. The first winners will be announced in March 2024.

WINNER 2024

Meet the Maliks – Twin Detectives: The Cookie Culprit

Mian, Zanib ISBN: 9781444923674
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Meet Maysa and Musa Malik. They might be twins but they are total opposites. And together they make an unstoppable team, especially when trying to solve a mystery! Infectiously funny, and full of her trademark warmth, Meet the Maliks - Twin Detectives is the brand-new series from Zanib Mian, author of Planet Omar.

Maysa Malik just can't seem to be good like her twin, Musa. So, when she isn't allowed to go on a school trip, Maysa tries to change her parents' minds by taking part in a cookie competition at the mosque. But when the cookies are all destroyed, it's up to Maysa, Musa and their neighbour, Norman, to solve the mystery. They'll have to put their detective hats on to catch the culprit - and help save Maysa's reputation.

- Browns Books Synopsis

SHORTLIST 2024

Coelho, Joseph ISBN: 9781800901407
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Rix, Megan ISBN: 9780241596050
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Mian, Zanib ISBN: 9781444923674
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Soundar, Chitra ISBN: 9781529504804
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Atinuke ISBN: 9781406399387
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To be eligible for the Inclusive Books For Children Awards books must include AT LEAST ONE of the following forms of representation at a main-character level: Ethnic Minority, Disabled, Neurodiverse, LGBTQIA+.