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Babalola, Jackson and Oseman win at inaugural TikTok Book Awards
The winners of the inaugural TikTok Book Awards have been revealed, with Bolu Babalola taking home the BookTok Book of the Year prize for Honey & Spice (Headline Review).
At an awards ceremony in London on 17th August, Babalola won out against fellow shortlistees Sarah Underwood for Lies We Sing to the Sea (Electric Monkey), Douglas Stuart for Young Mungo (Picador) and Jessica George for Maame (Hodder & Stoughton).
Holly Jackson was crowned BookTok Author of the Year, while Eden Victoria (@edenvictorria) was named Creator of The Year. Portobello Bookshop in Edinburgh won Indie Bookshop of the Year, while Jane Austen’s Pride & Prejudice was named Best BookTok Revival.
Everything I Know About Love by Dolly Alderton (Fig Tree) was named Best Book to End a Reading Slump, and crowned Best Book I Wish I Could Read Again for the First Time was Heartstopper: Volume One by Alice Oseman (Hodder Children’s Books).
On receiving her award, Babalola said: "This is actually the first award I’ve received for anything I’ve written. It means the world to me, especially because it’s from people who read, who have a passion for books, and actually for love as well. I feel so supported by the BookTok community, creators [...] they galvanise me, I love how much you thirst for Malakai - it makes the late nights worth it!"
Jackson said "BookTok has changed my life" adding "the support you’ve shown for The Good Girl’s Guide to Murder series has been overwhelming, sometimes a little scary! Thank you so much for voting for me, wow I’ve got a trophy!”
James Stafford, general manager, operations and marketing, TikTok UK & Nordics, said: "The winners of the inaugural TikTok Book Awards have finally been revealed and we would like to take this opportunity to not only congratulate the winners, but every single nominee. From Jane Austen to Bolu Babalola, the winners truly reflect the diversity and vibrancy of the #BookTok community. We have been truly blown away by the response and excitement from everyone who has been involved in this process.
"Finally we would like to thank the whole BookTok community and everyone who voted. We have been humbled to watch this community of book lovers thrive and find a genuine connection on TikTok. Your unapologetic love of reading has truly made this community what it is and we cannot wait to see what the future has in store."
