Congratulations to the brilliant Alla Khatkevich or being shortlisted for the The Week Junior Book Awards 2026 Children’s Book Cover of the Year, for her wonderful cover illustrations for Midnight Treasure. I also want to pay tribute to Quercus Children’s/Hachette design genius Bhavini Jolapara and my editor Rachel Wade whose vision this fantastic cover is.
Congratulations to all the shortlisted illustrators and books, and good luck – the trophy will be awarded to the cover that children deem to be the most creative, eye-catching and appealing to its intended audience.