Waterstones Children’s Book Prize Shortlisted!

6th February, 2026

We’re delighted to share And the River Drags Her Down by Jihyun Yun has been shortlisted for the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize!

And the River Drags Her Down is a hauntingly beautiful and lyrical tale of grief, sisterhood and revenge that blends Gothic horror, mystery and Korean folklore and was published in September 2025.

Congratulations to Jihyun and the other nominees!