Clifton College hosts Bristol Teen Book Awards ceremony

We were delighted to host the 2025 Bristol Teen Book Awards (BTBA) ceremony and to welcome four of the authors from the shortlist: Rachel Delahaye (Electric Life), Gavin Extence (Finding Phoebe), A.S. Hussain (Desi Girl Speaking), and O.R. Sorrel (Apocalypse Cow).

School groups from across Bristol took part in a range of activities: BTBA-themed literary games; workshops and talks with the authors; and a special Q&A chaired by Clifton’s very own Maria Pointer. It was wonderful that so many school groups were able to join us: Churchill Academy, Backwell School, Redmaids’ High School, Bristol Grammar School, Collegiate, Fairfield, Badminton, Orchard, St Bede’s Catholic College, Bristol Free School, and Clifton High School, as well as some dedicated Clifton College readers.

The Bristol Teen Book Award is an amazing celebration of books and reading, and it’s the students who cast the final vote and decide on the winning book. This year’s winner was Rachel Delahaye for her futuristic thriller Electric Life. Rachel was delighted to have won and used her acceptance speech to urge young people to follow the message of her novel: to go out into nature, experience real life and have a break from screens.

Thank you to everyone who was involved in this year’s BTBA celebration!