After 6 weeks of reading, reviewing, discussion and deliberation, Year 5 pupils across Hampshire have declared a winner. We are delighted to announce that the winner of the 2023 Hampshire Illustrated Book Award is The Station Cat written and illustrated by Stephen Hogtun.
![The Station Cat Book Cover](https://sls.hias.hants.gov.uk/pluginfile.php/7324/mod_forum/post/2031/The%20Station%20Cat%20Book%20Cover.jpg)
Congratulations to all the authors and illustrators of the 6 shortlisted titles and many thanks to all the schools, their staff and the Year 5 pupils, that took part.