Carnegie Winner 2016

Pupils from schools across Cambridgeshire came together today at Impington Village College to debate the Carnegie Medal shortlist as they awaited the results of the medal winner. A huge intake of breath followed by cheers greeted the announcement that Sarah Crossan had won this prestigious award for her poignant story about conjoined twins, told entirely in verse.
Read more about the award and about the Kate Greenaway Medal awarded this year to Chris Riddell on the BBC News site.