Experienced editor, Jenny Rarden is judging the Page Turner Book Award (for published books) and our Writing Award (for unpublished manuscripts) and is excited to be involved with this unique
Book Award Judges 2026
Katja Kaine is judging our 2026 Page Turner Awards Book award.
Katja Kaine is a Yorkshire-based writer of feminist YA fantasy novels. She has won multiple awards for writing, including the Northern
Ran Walker is judging the Page Turner Awards Book Award for published authors.
Ran (he/him) is an award-winning author and filmmaker, who has written over 30 books. Specializing in very short
Juan is a Marketing graduate and professional book cover designer with over 10 years of experience. He specializes in creating covers for major platforms like Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and IngramSpark
As a retired schoolteacher turned script and screenwriter, his forty-year career included extensive overseas teaching, lecturing, and drama training, which he credits as providing a deep well of
Falguni Jain is judging the Page Turner Awards international writing contest. She is an editor and writing consultant. But, most importantly, she is a compulsive reader, who loves to live in the
Rick Holland is judging the Page Turner Book Award for Best Book Cover and hoping to see compelling covers that draw readers in.
Rick is the owner of Vision Press. He has been designing for over 20
Pulane (Laney) Chaka is judging Page Turner Awards Book Award for aspiring authors who are looking for their published work to be recognised by industry professionals.
She is a seasoned journalist
Humanitarian Laureate Pramudith D. Rupasinghe is judging the Page Turner Book Awards, hoping to find cultural stories that cross the borders of human interest.
Laureate of the Golden Aster Award for
Author Jessica Hatch is judging the 2026 Page Turner Book Award with the hope of finding published novels that wraps her up in the story.
Jessica has a passion for writing laugh-out-loud fiction with
Humanitarian, published author, entrepreneur, and scientist, Asal Shirazi BEM, Founder of Autoimmune Support and Awareness Foundation, is judging the Page Turner Book Award and hoping to discover
HeyitsCarlyRae will be judging the 2025 Page Turner Book Awards, hoping to find new talented authors to read.
Carly-Rae has a Bachelor of Liberal Arts from Harvard University Extension School with a
With 26 years of experience in theatre, broadcast media, and coaching, Stuart has developed a deep love of character. His journey began with a passion for comic books, TV, and diverse literature
Author Charlotte Valentine is judging the Page Turner Book Award.
After studying Law in London, Charlotte moved into the corporate world where she was a Managing Director in Investment Banking before
