At National Book Tokens, we're thrilled work with @jhalakprize for the second year. The prize seeks to support and celebrate books by British and British resident writers of colour, founded by writers @profsunnysingh and @nikeshshuklawriter. The shortlist for the Jhalak Children's & YA Prize: 👏🏽 ACE OF SPADES by Faridah Àbíkí-Íyímídé 👏🏽 DANNY CHUNG DOES NOT DO MATHS by Maisie Chan 👏🏽 THE MUSICAL TRUTH: A MUSICAL HISTORY OF MODERN BLACK BRITAIN IN 28 SONGS by Jeffrey Boakye, illustrated Ngadi Smart 👏🏽 THE CROSSING by Manjeet Mann 👏🏽 THE SOUND OF EVERYTHING by Rebecca Henry 👏🏽 WE'RE GOING TO FIND THE MONSTER by Malorie Blackman & Dapo Adeola The winner will be announced on 26th May. Click the link in our bio for more information! #bookprize #bookprizes #jhalakprize #bookrecommendations #instabook