We are pleased to announce that Manzu Islam's Godzilla and the Song Bird has been longlisted for the Diverse Book Awards.
Sponsored by Akan Books, the Diverse Book Awards return for their sixth year, once again highlighting the most inclusive, empowering, and representative books published in the UK and Ireland. This year there were over 250 entries across the categories of Picture Books, Children’s, YA and Adult.
Shortlist revealed: 8 September 2025
Readers' Choice Award
If you're a resident of the UK or Ireland, you can also help Manzu by voting for the book in the Readers’ Choice Award. Presented in addition to the main awards, the Reader Choice's Award celebrates readers' favourite book in each category. Vote now for your favourites.
- Reader's Choice voting closes: 1 September 2025
