The 2024 TikTok Book Awards have been handed out!
The second-ever TikTok Book Awards ceremony recently took place in the vibrant city of London, drawing attention from literary enthusiasts and book lovers around the globe. These awards were specifically created to celebrate the remarkable achievements of independent bookshops, talented authors, and creative content creators within the book community. The #BookTok community has certainly made its mark in the literary world, with an astonishing 35 million videos posted under the #BookTok hashtag, showcasing the immense influence and reach of this social media phenomenon.
This year’s awards were determined by the passionate and engaged #BookTok community, who cast their votes from a carefully curated shortlist. The shortlist was compiled by a distinguished panel of figures from the literary and media world, including renowned author Samantha Shannon, popular broadcaster Sara Cox, and Publishers Association CEO, Dan Conway. A staggering 82,000 #BookTok community members participated in the voting process, ensuring that the winners truly reflect the preferences and passions of this vibrant online community.
Here are the winners of the 2024 TikTok Book Awards:
Book of the Year (UK and Ireland)
Book of the Year (International)
BookTok Breakthrough Author
TikTok Shop Book of the Year
Other winners included Maisie Matilda being awarded BookTok Creator of the Year, John-Paul Kunrunmi getting BookTok Rising Star Creator, and The Bookshop by the Sea voted Indie Bookshop of the Year.
A hearty congratulations to all of this year’s winners! These accolades not only highlight their exceptional contributions to the literary world but also underscore the growing impact of the #BookTok community in shaping contemporary reading trends and celebrating diverse voices.
For those interested in learning more about the TikTok Book Awards and exploring the achievements of this year’s winners, please read BBC.com’s TikTok Book Awards article.