Congratulations to William Hussey, whose novel The Boy I Love has been shortlisted for the YA Book Prize.

The YA Book Prize was established in 2014, and is run by The Bookseller in partnership with the Edinburgh International Book Festival. It highlights the very best YA books throughout the UK and Ireland. The winner will be announced in August 2026, at the Edinburgh International Book Festival. We wish William all the best of luck!