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British Book Awards (The Nibbies) ぶりてぃっしゅぶっくあわーず(にびーず)

Edition 30 (2021)

Literary awardBook awards (fiction, nonfiction, children's books, audiobooks, etc.)Publishing industry awardsRomantic Fiction (new for 2026)Science Fiction & Fantasy (new for 2026)Graphic Novel (new for 2026)

Winners

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Douglas Stuart だぐらす・すちゅあーと Winner

Set in Glasgow in the 1970s and 1980s, it depicts family, loneliness, love and despair from the perspective of Shaggy, a boy growing up in poverty with his alcoholic mother. A feature-length novel characterized by vivid depictions and character descriptions that evoke deep empathy.

Set in Glasgow in the 1970s and 1980s, it depicts family, loneliness, love and despair from the perspective of Shaggy, a boy growing up in poverty with his alcoholic mother.

familypovertyaddictiongrowth novel
Richard Osman りちゃーど・おすまん Winner

A warm, cozy mystery in which a club of retirees independently investigates local unsolved cases. The first in the series, popular for its witty storytelling and the humanity of the characters.

A warm, cozy mystery in which a club of retirees independently investigates local unsolved cases.

mysterycozy mysteryrelationshipshumor
Charlie Mackesy ちゃーりー・まっけじー Winner

A picture book that talks about kindness, fear, and hope through dialogue between a boy and three animals. It is characterized by concise but memorable words and soft line drawings, giving the reader comfort and deep awareness.

A picture book that talks about kindness, fear, and hope through dialogue between a boy and three animals.

children's literaturelife philosophyfriendshipHealing