2026 Wainwright Prize: Shortlists

The 2026 #WainwrightPrize Shortlists are here! 📚🌿 Across six categories, 43 outstanding books celebrate the power of stories to connect people and planet, from nature writing and conservation to breathtaking illustration and inspiring children's books. wainwrightprize.com

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— The Wainwright Prizes (@wainwrightprize.bsky.social) 5 August 2026 at 09:41

📚 We're delighted to announce the 2026 Shortlist for the #WainwrightPrize for Nature Writing. Rooted in woodlands, wildlife and a deep sense of place, these seven remarkable books celebrate the enduring connections between people and the natural world. #StoriesThatConnect

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— The Wainwright Prizes (@wainwrightprize.bsky.social) 5 August 2026 at 09:41

🌍 We're delighted to announce the 2026 Shortlist for the #WainwrightPrize for Conservation Writing. Hopeful, thought-provoking and urgently relevant, these books explore the relationship between people and planet, and the ideas helping shape a better future for nature. #StoriesThatConnect

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— The Wainwright Prizes (@wainwrightprize.bsky.social) 5 August 2026 at 09:41

🌍 We're delighted to announce the 2026 Shortlist for the #WainwrightPrize for Conservation Writing. Hopeful, thought-provoking and urgently relevant, these books explore the relationship between people and planet, and the ideas helping shape a better future for nature. #StoriesThatConnect

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— The Wainwright Prizes (@wainwrightprize.bsky.social) 5 August 2026 at 09:41

🌿 We're delighted to announce the 2026 Shortlist for the #WainwrightPrize for Children's Fiction. Filled with adventure, wonder and wild places, these stories inspire young readers to explore, imagine and discover the magic of nature. #StoriesThatConnect

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— The Wainwright Prizes (@wainwrightprize.bsky.social) 5 August 2026 at 09:41

🔍 We're delighted to announce the 2026 Shortlist for the #WainwrightPrize for Children's Non-Fiction. Bursting with curiosity and discovery, these books encourage young readers to ask questions, explore the natural world and uncover its incredible stories. #StoriesThatConnect

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— The Wainwright Prizes (@wainwrightprize.bsky.social) 5 August 2026 at 09:41