Dogs of the Deadlands longlisted for the Yoto Carnegie Medal for Writing 2024

13th February, 2024

We are delighted that Dogs of the Deadlands by former Carnegie Medal for Writing winner Anthony McGowan has been longlisted the Yoto Carnegie Medal for Writing. The novel is a tale of survival inspired by the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster.

69 books are in contention for the Yoto Carnegie Medal for Writing this year which is awarded to a book written in English for children and young people that sparks an outstanding reading experience. Winners of the Yoto Carnegie Medal for Writing are books that create an outstanding reading experience through writing.

Maura Farrelly, Chair of Judges for The Yoto Carnegies 2024, said:

“Huge congratulations to all of our longlisted authors and illustrators in what has been a fantastic year for books for children and young people. It has been a joy and a privilege to chair an enthusiastic and dedicated panel of judges… These are books that play with language and show how powerful words and illustrations can inspire imaginations and encourage empathy as well as helping young readers make sense of an increasingly confusing world and give them hope for a brighter future.”

The shortlist will be announced at a panel event at London Book Fair on Wednesday 13 March.

The winners will be announced at a live-streamed ceremony on Thursday 20 June.

Learn more about the award here.