The Libraro Prize 2026 in partnership with Hachette UK
Win a £50,000 package from Libraro and a book deal with a major international publisher – Hachette UK.
Are you a writer who is ready to become a published author? We’ve teamed up with Hachette UK to find the next fiction or crossover YA bestseller. The Libraro Prize 2026 reimagines how authors are discovered, by giving readers an active role in championing emerging talent. The winning entry will win a £50,000 package from Libraro and a book deal with a major international publisher – Hachette UK.
The value of the role that readers play is recognised with two Reader Prizes, The Libraro Reader Referral Prize and The Libraro Reader Engagement Prize worth £10,000 each where readers are incentivised to refer writers and engage with entries. Enter The Libraro Prize 2026 for FREE before the 16th of February for a chance to win.
The Libraro Prize 2026 in Partnership with Hachette UK
Win a £50,000 package from Libraro and a book deal with a major international publisher – Hachette UK.
Are you a writer who is ready to become a published author? We’ve teamed up with Hachette UK to find the next fiction or crossover YA bestseller. The Libraro Prize 2026 reimagines how authors are discovered, by giving readers an active role in championing emerging talent. The winning entry will win a £50,000 package from Libraro and a book deal with a major international publisher – Hachette UK.
The value of the role that readers play is recognised with two Reader Prizes, The Libraro Reader Referral Prize and The Libraro Reader Engagement Prize worth £10,000 each where readers are incentivised to refer writers and engage with entries. Enter The Libraro Prize 2026 for FREE before the 16th of February for a chance to win.
AboutLibraro
Libraro is a community-driven platform connecting writers, readers and publishers in a secure, data-driven environment. Libraro’s patented IP protection allows writers to share their stories securely, and invites readers to champion new voices and influence what gets published. Through these insights, industry professionals will discover tomorrow’s bestsellers and minimise the risk of backing something new.
The Libraro Prize 2026 Publishing Partner: Hachette UK
Libraro has teamed up with Hachette UK to find the next fiction or crossover YA bestseller.
Hachette UK’s mission is to make it easy for everyone to discover new worlds of ideas, learning, entertainment and opportunity. Hachette UK is the UK’s second largest publishing group with 10 autonomous divisions and over 50 imprints with a rich and diverse history. They are the market leader in e-books and publish a range of bestsellers in audio format. Hachette UK publishes thousands of new books across the group every year and their authors include Rebecca Yarros, Stephen King, Alice Oseman, John Grisham, Adam Kay, Val McDermid, David Nicholls, J.K. Rowling, Ian Rankin, and Malala Yousafzai. Hachette UK’s award-winning adult publishing divisions are Little, Brown, Orion, John Murray Press, Hodder & Stoughton, Headline, Bookouture and Octopus. Hachette Children’s Group publishes a diverse range of books for children of all ages and Hachette Learning is a market leader in high-quality educational materials and services.
The Libraro Prize 2026 Publishing Partner: Hachette UK
Libraro has teamed up with Hachette UK to find the next fiction or crossover YA bestseller.
Hachette UK’s mission is to make it easy for everyone to discover new worlds of ideas, learning, entertainment and opportunity. Hachette UK is the UK’s second largest publishing group with 10 autonomous divisions and over 50 imprints with a rich and diverse history. They are the market leader in e-books and publish a range of bestsellers in audio format. Hachette UK publishes thousands of new books across the group every year and their authors include Rebecca Yarros, Stephen King, Alice Oseman, John Grisham, Adam Kay, Val McDermid, David Nicholls, J.K. Rowling, Ian Rankin, and Malala Yousafzai. Hachette UK’s award-winning adult publishing divisions are Little, Brown, Orion, John Murray Press, Hodder & Stoughton, Headline, Bookouture and Octopus. Hachette Children’s Group publishes a diverse range of books for children of all ages and Hachette Learning is a market leader in high-quality educational materials and services.
Key Dates & Prizes for Writers & Readers
Key Dates
for The Libraro Prize 2026
What are the key dates for The Libraro Prize 2026?
Entries Open to Writers: 19 January 2026
Writer Entries Close: 15 February 2026 (Midnight GMT)
Reader Referral Prize Opens: 19 January 2026
Reader Referral Prize Closes: 15 February 2026 (Midnight GMT)
Reader Engagement Prize Opens: 19 February 2026
Reader Engagement Prize Closes: 20 March 2026 (Midnight GMT)
Shortlist Announced: 21 April 2026
Winners Announced: 13 May 2026
Key Dates
for The Libraro Prize 2026
The Libraro Writer
Prize
19 Jan 2026 - 15 Feb 2026
Are you a writer who is ready to become a published author?
Win a £50,000 package from Libraro and a book deal with a major international publisher – Hachette UK.
The Libraro Prize 2026 is designed to discover the next bestselling fiction or crossover YA book, written in the English language. The Libraro Prize is open to entrants worldwide aged 18+. Terms and conditions apply.
Enter before the 16th of February.
The Libraro Writer
Prize
19 Jan 2026 - 15 Feb 2026
The Libraro Reader Referral
Prize
19 Jan 2026 - 15 Feb 2026
Do you know a writer who you think deserves to win The Libraro Prize 2026?
Win £10,000 by referring a writer to enter the Libraro Prize 2026, by using the link provided within your account.
If the writer you invite goes on to win the publishing deal with Hachette UK, you will receive the £10,000 Reader Referral Prize. Terms and conditions apply.
Refer your writer before the 16th of February.
The Libraro Reader Referral
Prize
19 Jan 2026 - 15 Feb 2026
The Libraro Reader Engagement Prize
19 Feb 2026 - 20 March 2026
Are you a reader who champions writers and helps their stories shine?
Win £10,000 by actively engaging with entries in the Libraro Prize 2026.
The Libraro Reader Engagement Prize will reward the reader who most actively engages with the Prize entries on the Libraro Platform and social media with £10,000. Terms and conditions apply.
Start engaging from the 19th of February until 20th of March.
The Libraro Reader Engagement Prize
19 Feb 2026 - 20 March 2026
The Libraro Prize 2026 Reader Prizes
Partner: Love Reading
LoveReading is the UK’s leading book recommendation and discovery platform, known for championing reading at every stage of life: from early literacy to lifelong engagement. Its trusted reviews, curated lists and active community of readers play a vital role in expanding visibility for books and building meaningful connections between people and stories. Libraro and LoveReading share a belief that readers shape culture. The partnership brings together LoveReading’s engaged community and Libraro’s safe-discovery model to create space for readers to influence which writers and stories rise to prominence.
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