We are so thrilled to share that ‘King Of Nothing’ by Nathanael Lessore is the Winner of the Shadowers’ Choice Medal for Writing 2025
Congratulations to King of Nothing written and illustrated by Nathanael!
“The winner of the Carnegie Shadowers’ Choice Medal for Writing is King of Nothing by Nathanael Lessore (Bonnier Books UK), a YA novel about a bully whose new friendship with an unpopular classmate proves a catalyst for change, exploring young masculinity with “warmth, humour and authenticity.” Commenting on why they chose King of Nothing, Aditi from shadowing group Bexley GS admired “the way the author has written about the challenges of being a teen and how to handle peer pressure,” with Mariam from Safa Shadowers finding the central character’s transformation “really captivating.” Other shadowers commented on the book’s “relatability” and “humour,” with Nyles from South Wolds Book Worms adding that the book “inspires readers to be honest about who they are and the choices that they make.”
Find out more via: carnegies.co.uk/the-2025-winners/
