Welcome to the Southwark Book Award 

Unfortunately, due to school closures during the national lockdowns we were unable to complete our award for 2020. We hope to be back soon.

2019 winner:

Boy 87 by Ele Fountain

“An original and beautifully written page-turner of a novel about love, survival and the strength that can be found in a hopeful human spirit.”

“The end was fantastic leaving me full of different emotions and I was sorry it had to end.”

“It was interesting to read about a child whose life is so different from my own, and the subject matter is very relevant.”

“I couldn’t put this book down for hours on end.”

“It taught me that I should be happy with what I have because these characters are grateful for what little they have.”