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 2025 Winners

GOLDEN CAP AWARD 2025

LeafLight Moon 

Written by Monica Corish

NON-FICTION AWARD 2025

The Breath of Consolation

Written by Josephine Brady

ANTHOLOGIES AWARD 2025

in bed I cut words

Written by Corina Duyn 

CHILDREN’S JUNIOR AWARD2025

Sally Sunshine and the Terrible Tantrum 

Written by Elayne Heaney and Illustrated by Paula Reel

CHILDREN’S SENIOR AWARD 2025

Pimlicat and the Midnight Explorers

Written by Ann Marie O’Sullivan

FICTION AWARD 2025

LeafLight Moon

Written by Monica Corish

BOOK COVER AWARD 2025

Oasis

Written by Millie Blackwood