The Gab Williams Prize seeks to acknowledge the contribution of young adult author and past manager of The Readings Prize, Gabrielle Williams, who passed away early in 2023. Unlike the other prize winners, chosen by panels of Readings booksellers, this prize is chosen by teens aged between 14 to 19, all participants in The Readings Teen Advisory Board. The board read the shortlist for The Readings Young Adult Prize and then come together to choose their favourite as the winner.