OVERALL SPONSOR

Chapters Bookstore Dublin, is Ireland’s largest independent bookshop, known for a unique blend of new titles, extensive second-hand treasure, and a packed programme of events and community nights. We support The CAP Awards because the reality of publishing is that a book can be exceptional and still not fit a big publisher’s list: the rota is full, the category is crowded, the marketing story is hard to pitch. Independent publishing keeps those books alive, and The CAP Awards help them find visibility, readers, and the celebration they deserve, while raising funds for Aware. 

CAP Awards 2026 Winners

GOLDEN CAP AWARD 2026

Lianna and the Hombit 

Written by Valinora Troy

NON-FICTION AWARD 2026

Bringing Compassion to Life

Written by Katie Baird

ANTHOLOGIES AWARD 2026

What we did on our Holidays

Written by Felicity McCall 

CHILDREN’S JUNIOR AWARD2026

Lianna and the Hombit 

Written by Valinora Troy

CHILDREN’S SENIOR AWARD 2026

Pimlicat and the Midnight Explorers

Written by Anne Printer Illustrated by Lucy Burlingham

FICTION AWARD 2026

Between You and Me

Written by Emer Rohan

BOOK COVER AWARD 2026

Between You and Me

Written by Emer Rohan