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The Libraro Reader Engagement Prize 2026

The Libraro Reader Engagement Prize 2026 in partnership with LoveReading, is now open! Readers, here’s your chance to win £10,000 by discovering and championing new stories.

Thousands of writers have submitted their stories to The Libraro Prize 2026 for their chance to win a £50,000 package from Libraro and a publishing deal with major international publisher Hachette UK (submissions are now closed).

Be their VIP first-readers of the next bestsellers. The Libraro Reader Engagement Prize 2026 will reward the reader who most actively and usefully engages with entries on the Libraro Platform and social media with £10,000.

Why your feedback is important:

  • This is your chance to make a difference. Your feedback is invaluable to writers, supporting their creative process.
  • Your interaction (likes, comments, saves and shares) qualifies a writer’s work, spotlighting new talent to publishers.
  • Your ability to make writers stand out, demonstrating people-powered publishing.

Visit the Libraro platform and select any of The Libraro Prize entries (identified as ‘🏆 In Contest’), read, enjoy and engage for your chance to win. Join for FREE.

Reader engagement runs until 20 March 2026. Terms and conditions apply. 18+.

How to spread the word:

Book clubs can get involved shadowing The Libraro Prize 2026. Find out more.

Share your favourite entries on social media, by simply copying the link below each submission, adding your supportive comments and tagging #thelibraroprize2026.

Get involved

Share your thoughts with us on Facebook, X and Instagram using #TheLibraroPrize2026 and tagging @readingagency and @libraroio.

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