Katya Balen

Birdsong by Katya Balen, a Carnegie Medal-winning author, invites readers to embark on an enchanting journey of music, nature, and resilience. This heartfelt novella beautifully captures the story of Annie, a gifted musician whose life spirals into silence following a tragic car accident. As...

Foxlight: Winner of the Wainwright Children's Prize 2024 by Katya Balen is an enchanting tale that whisks readers away into a world brimming with adventure, sisterhood, and self-discovery. This award-winning narrative introduces us to twin sisters, Fen and Rey, who are found among the...

October, October: WINNER OF THE YOTO CARNEGIE MEDAL 2022, authored by the acclaimed Katya Balen, invites you into a mesmerizing tale where nature and emotion entwine in perfect harmony. This award-winning narrative, also honored with the Yoto Carnegie Shadowers' Choice Award 2022, has captured...

The Light in Everything: Shortlisted for the Yoto Carnegie Medal 2023 is a mesmerizing tale by acclaimed author Balen, whose previous novel, October, October, earned her the prestigious Yoto Carnegie Medal in 2022. This compelling story invites readers into a world filled with emotional...