The category shortlists were announced on 17 November and the individual category winners will be announced on 4 January: they each win £5,000. The overall winner (who will receive £30,000) will be announced on 26 January 2016.
Overall Winner
Novel Award
Winner
Other Books on the Shortlist
At Hawthorn Time by Melissa Harrison
First Novel Award
Winner
Other Books on the Shortlist
The Girl in the Red Coat by Kate Hamer
Biography Award
Winner
Other Books on the Shortlist
Poetry Award
Winner
Other Books on the Shortlist
The Observances by Kate Miller
Talking Dead by Neil Rollinson
Children's Book Award
Winner
Other Books on the Shortlist
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