Young Teen Fiction Book Award
Each year young people aged 11-14 who live in or go to school in Staffordshire are encouraged to read a range of fiction published within the last 12 months and vote for their favourite book to win the annual Staffordshire Young Teen Fiction Award.
Winner of the Teen Fiction Award 2024 - Scare Me by Teri Terry.

Pupils from schools across Staffordshire have voted for their favourite read and selected the following shortlist. Now it’s time to vote for the winner of Staffordshire YTF Awards 2025!
Shortlist 2025
Explore these fabulous titles by clicking on the links below to view availability or reserve through our online catalogue or eBook service - Library members can borrow each title for free!
Lie or Die, A J Clack
A Mind Full of Murder, Landy, Derek
Northern Soul, Earle, Phil
The Things We Leave Behind, Furniss, Clare
On Silver Tides, Bishop, Sylvia
Snowglobe, Park, Soyoung
Taylor Blake is a Legend, Williams, Laura Jane
Running Away for Beginners, Illis, Mark
Vote now!
Vote for Your Favourite Read below!
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Key Dates in 2025
Longlist closes 14 February
Shortlist announced 3 March
School bookings open 7 April
Online voting closes 5pm 20 June
Winner announced - Young Teen Fiction Awards Day at RAF Museum Cosford 1 July