The shortlist has been unveiled for this year's CILIP Carnegie Medal for children's writing.

Seven children's writers, including first-time novelist Jenny Valentine and previous winners Meg Rosoff and Kevin Crossley-Holland made the shortlist.

"Each [writer] illuminates something different about the world we live in today, making the past accessible and relevant to the present," said Tricia Adams, chair of the judges. "This is strong, imaginative writing for young people that unlocks history way beyond the classroom."

Both winners will be announced at a ceremony at the British Library in London on 26th June.

Jenny's debut novel Finding Violet Park was nominated alongside:

Gatty's Tale by Kevin Crossley-Holland
Ruby Red by Linzi Glass
Crusade by Elizabeth Laird
Apache by Tanya Landman
Here Lies Arthur by Philip Reeve
What I Was by Meg Rosoff