SHORTLISTED 2026

Children's Sports Book of the Year | Shortlisted

Shoot for the Stars

by Danielle Brown, illustrated by Jayde Perkin and Filigrana de Ideas

A friendly, empowering guide covering everything you need to know in order to strike out, believe in yourself and become a sporting champion! Written by double Paralympic gold medallist, five time World Champion and award-winning children’s author Danielle Brown MBE.

Danielle Brown MBE is an award winning children’s author, double Paralympic gold medallist in archery, and five time World Champion. She was World Number One for her entire career, and made history when she became the first disabled athlete to represent England – and win gold – in an able-bodied category at the 2010 Commonwealth Games.

Jayde Perkin is a freelance illustrator based in Bristol, UK. She creates hand-painted illustrations for a wide range of clients, as well as writing and making comics. Jayde has garnered praise for her critically acclaimed self-published comics. Her first long form graphic memoir ‘I’m Not Ready’ made its debut at 2019’s East London Comic Arts Fair, after winning the ELCAF X WeTransfer prize in 2018.

Filigrana de Ideas is an illustrator from Argentina. She creates illustrations for children’s books and also runs a brand featuring fun products with her artwork.

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