This afternoon, we’ll announce the winner of the 2019 Royal Society Young People's Book Prize. It aims to inspire young people to read about science and promotes the writing of accessible STEM books for under-14s.

Explore the shortlist: http://bit.ly/2PTxpOn  #YoungSciBooks
‘100 Things to Know About Numbers, Computers and Coding’

This fascinating book is filled with 100 interesting facts, bright, infographic illustrations, a glossary and index, and links to specially selected websites to find out more: http://bit.ly/2NuisRx  #YoungSciBooks
‘The Bacteria Book’

Meet the bacteria, viruses, and other germs and microbes that are all around, but too small for us to see. Learn how they keep us and our world running: http://bit.ly/2PY4sRB  #YoungSciBooks
‘The Element in the Room’

This funny and fascinating guide is bursting with brilliant facts about the atomic ingredients that make up everything around us: http://bit.ly/2Cm22nI  #YoungSciBooks
‘Kid Scientists: True Tales of Childhood from Science Superstars’

Childhood biographies and illustrations tell tales from the growing-up years of Albert Einstein, Jane Goodall, Marie Curie, and 12 other brilliant scientists: http://bit.ly/34GeR8A  #YoungSciBooks
‘Planetarium’

Step inside the pages of this beautiful book to discover galleries of galactic matter, expertly curated to bring you the experience of a fascinating exhibition from the comfort of your own home: http://bit.ly/2NR8HvF  #YoungSciBooks
‘Science Makers: Making with States of Matter’

Be a science maker by experimenting, tinkering and building. Learn all about states of matter by following in the footsteps of famous scientists, artists and inventors: http://bit.ly/2WUTei4  #YoungSciBooks
Good luck to all the nominated authors! The winner, chosen by judging panels made up of young people across the country, will be announced here at around 2.00pm (GMT). #YoungSciBooks
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