The running and administration of the Frances Lincoln Diverse Voices Children’s Book Award is led by Seven Stories, in Newcastle upon Tyne. Seven Stories is Britain’s children’s literature museum. It brings the wonderful world of children’s books to life through lively exhibitions and inspiring learning and events programmes. Seven Stories is saving Britain’s children’s literature by building a unique archive that shows how authors and illustrators turn their thoughts and ideas into finished books of stories, poems and pictures.

Seven Stories believes that children should be able to choose books that reflect the lives of children from different cultures in the world today. Frances Lincoln, in whose memory the Award was founded, had an unswerving commitment to finding talented writers who brought new voices, characters, places and plots to children’s books.

Frances Lincoln Limited and Seven Stories gratefully acknowledge the support of Arts & Business for the Frances Lincoln Diverse Voices Children’s Book Award.