British Book Awards Recognize Virginia Roberts Giuffre and Sarah Wynn-Williams for Literary Contributions
The 2026 British Book Awards, also known as the Nibbies, were held on May 11 at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House hotel in London. The awards, organized by the U.K. trade publication the Bookseller, honor achievements in both adult and children's literature across 17 categories. Virginia Roberts Giuffre, who passed away in 2025, was posthumously awarded the Overall Book of the Year for her memoir 'Nobody's Girl,' which recounts her experiences with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislane Maxwell. Additionally, Giuffre and tech whistleblower Sarah Wynn-Williams received the Freedom to Publish Award. Wynn-Williams' book, 'Careless People,' provides an insider's view of the company culture at Meta. The award was presented by Yulia Navalnaya, widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny. Wynn-Williams, currently in a legal dispute with Meta, was unable to speak about her book, prompting reactions from the audience. Other notable winners included A.F. Steadman for Author of the Year and Dav Pilkey for Illustrator of th... 
