Access the Carnegie Awards 2026 digital titles for free

We’re excited to share that Sora is once again partnering with the Carnegie Awards as the official digital platform and sponsor for 2026—helping schools bring some of the most celebrated books in children’s literature directly to students.

Through this partnership, schools across the UK can access a dedicated Carnegies Shadowing collection on Sora, featuring digital versions of many shortlisted titles for both the Carnegie Medal for Writing and the Carnegie Medal for Illustration—completely free of charge.

Whether students are reading independently, listening to audiobooks, or participating in shadowing activities, Sora makes it easy to engage with award-winning literature anytime, anywhere.

Already a Sora customer?
Contact your Account Manager to ensure the 2026 shortlisted titles are available in your collection at no cost.

Not using Sora yet?
Schools can sign up for free access to the Carnegies Shadowing collection and continue using Sora beyond the shadowing period. Complete the form to get started! If you have questions, read the FAQs or contact us via carnegies@overdrive.com. 

Following the success of the 2025 programme—where schools highlighted the ease of access, availability of audiobooks, and ability to support all students without worrying about book copies—this year’s offer continues to make inclusive, engaging reading experiences even more accessible.

From classrooms to libraries to home reading, Sora helps bring the Carnegies to life for every student. 

This offer is available to schools in the United Kingdom.