Thank you so much for sending in your entry for Guppy’s open submission window. We were so impressed with the standard of writing, the original ideas and the incredible energy that went into all the submissions.

Huge congratulations to those who made the longlist! You will hear more about the next stages individually by email.

I have said this before many times but it’s always worth repeating: for those who didn’t make it, during my career, I have said no to SO many books that have gone on to do great things; if you don’t find yourself on this list I hope you don’t feel too disappointed. The standard of writing was very high, and I was really impressed with the level and commitment to writing for young adults.

LONGLIST in no particular order

Amy King         Love You. Hate You.

Helen Price      Forgive me, Father

Clare McCarron           You Have My Heart

Ellen Haggan   Blackmoor

Kae Tan           Unprecedented Times

Lucie Bowins   Elderwitch

Nell Griffin      Plan A Plan B

Amelia Etherton          All the Words for Stupid

Sanam Akram             Madi and the Moon

Heather Grainger        Lost and Found

Eve Chancellor             Two Brothers

Jennifer Hicks             The Fame Game

Dani Castonzo             The Mermaid Seekers

Megan Pyper               A Song for Solispel

Yesret Bi          Displacement

Bibi Anisah Mohamoodally     Never Let Me Down Again

Esther Scherpenisse   Cinders and Stars

Caroline Icke   Killer Queen

Lis Maimaris   My Father’s Ghost

Sarah Newman           Fishsong

Sarah Bates     All Your Numbered Bones

Mandy Wilson-Garner             MAD

Carrie Stewart             The Silence