McCann, Cushley win Royal Society Young People’s Book Prize

In the UK, writer Jackie McCann and illustrator Aaron Cushley have won the £10,000 (A$18,280) Royal Society Young People’s Book Prize for If the World Were 100 People (Red Shed), reports the Bookseller.

If the World Were 100 People explores the differences, similarities, challenges and privileges experienced by people across the world. According to the Royal Society, the book ‘offers a unique way to understand complex topics from genetics to medicine and technology’.‘For budding scientists, sociologists and even economists, this book is a thought-provoking read, and gives insight into the people we share our planet with,’ the Royal Society said.

McCann and Cushley’s book was chosen as the winner from a shortlist of six, by young judges from 500 UK schools, science clubs and groups. The Young People’s Book Prize aims to promote literacy in young people and to inspire them to read about science. It also supports the writing of excellent, accessible STEM books for under-14s.

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