WHERE ARE YOU REALLY FROM? is shortlisted for The Royal Society Young People's Book Prize 2024!

We're thrilled to see that Janklow author Adam Rutherford and his book WHERE ARE YOU REALLY FROM? is shortlisted for The Royal Society Young People's Book Prize 2024! 

Dr Emrys Evans, a member of the judging panel, said of the book: ‘Being half Welsh and half Thai, growing up I was often asked the question ‘Where are you really from?’, and was not sure how to answer it. Adam Rutherford tackles this question in such an engaging, humorous way, taking readers through millions of years of human history to explain how - no matter where you live, the language you speak or the colour of your skin – we all share the same common ancestors.”

The Young People's Book Prize aims to promote literacy in young people and inspire them to read about science. It also supports the writing of excellent, accessible STEM books for under-14s. Each year, the winner is selected by judging panels made up of thousands of young people at schools across the UK from a shortlist selected by an adult panel.

A shortlisting panel made up of scientists, a best-selling children's author, a teacher, and a wildlife conservationist has whittled down dozens of titles to six of the year’s most fascinating books. The winning book will be unveiled at an award ceremony in Scotland in March 2025 with school groups and judges invited to join on the day for a host of science related workshops and activities. You can read about the full shortlist here.