2026-2027 Shortlists

The galleries below show the eight shortlisted titles for each of the four categories — Early Years, Younger Readers, Older Readers, and Mature Readers — for the Red Dot Awards 2025-2026. 

Jump to: Early Years | Younger Readers | Older Readers | Mature Readers | Additional Resources | Posters | Book Purchasing Information

Early Years

Link to list in Goodreads. Click on the book covers to see the title in Goodreads.

Younger Readers

Link to list in Goodreads. Click on the book covers to see the title in Goodreads.

Older Readers

Link to list in Goodreads. Click on the book covers to see the title in Goodreads.

Mature Readers

Link to list in Goodreads. Click on the book covers to see the title in Goodreads.

Additional Resources

See this padlet which has links to lots of resources (slidedecks, posters, etc.) related to this year’s shortlists: Red Dot Awards 2026-2027 PASLET of resources (Link coming soon)

Posters

NB: To download large size images of the posters, go to the Padlet.

Book Purchasing Information

Closetful of Books, Singapore

Browse the full collection of Red Dot shortlists on the Closetful of Books website here. Schools interested in placing an order can simply email Denise Tan to request an official quotation for submission to your purchasing department. 

Alkem Books, Singapore

Contact Alkem Books for prices and order information of the shortlists.

Jump to: Early Years | Younger Readers | Older Readers | Mature Readers 


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