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Josh Silver shortlisted for the YA Book Prize

14th June, 2024

We are delighted to announce that Josh Silver has been shortlisted for the YA Book Prize 2024 for his debut novel HappyHead!

The YA Book Prize launched in 2014 to celebrate great books for teenagers and young adults and aims to get more teens reading and buying books. It is the first prize in the UK and Ireland to specifically focus on fiction for young adults.

Huge congratulations to Josh and the other shortlisted authors. The winner of the prize will be announced on Thursday 22nd August at the Edinburgh Book Festival.

Learn more about the prize and the other shortlistees here.

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