Previous Finalists

Comments from Authors/Publishers

’Just wanted to send a short paragraph to say how helpful I found the feedback and entering the award overall. It had been important to me to get the reaction and opinion of children/young readers and teachers/ parents for my children’s books. This is what is invaluable for children’s authors. I will definitely be keeping their comments in mind for future writing. It was an encouraging experience - and, obviously, winning a bronze for one of my books was just wonderful! I will be recommending The Wishing Shelf Awards to other writers who want real, honest feedback/reviews. Thank you.’

Hilary Hawkes, author of The Forever Tree, Just Be with Bizzy Bee and Stories for Feelings...

’The Wishing Shelf Book Awards is extremely professional and above all, independent, giving them growing credibility in the world of self-publishing. Organizer Edward Trayer goes out of his way to make sure that the awards will help authors in their efforts to get their book noticed.’

Clare Pedrick, author of Chickens Eat Pasta

’The Wishing Shelf Awards are flying the flag for the independent author. They are friendly, focused and provide valuable feedback. I wholeheartedly recommend them.’

Robin Richards author of The Piltdown Picasso

’Having a book which now has an Award attached to it has already been fantastic for sharpening interest in it and in me from e.g. librarians, teachers and children who wish to buy it. After such a long slog to self-publish it also is so heartening to know that everyone who read the book thought my efforts were worthwhile. Without doubt the best response from my feedback by the young judges was that the child who did not usually like poetry really enjoyed my book. That is just the kind of person I am aiming at and knowing I have been on target is a signal for me to do more of the same.’

Neal Zetter author of Bees in my Bananas

’We were over the moon to be listed as a finalist and then a Bronze Winner in the Wishing Shelf Book Awards. The awards have given us a new network of people also on their self-publishing journey to share advice and stories with. The feedback from the judges was brilliant, giving us something to work on for our future books. Thank you to the Wishing Shelf Awards Team.’

Kerrine Bryan, Author of My Mummy is an Engineer, Butterfly Books