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Patrice Lawrence, author of Orangeboy, chosen as new children’s laureate

The author, who takes over from Frank Cottrell-Boyce, espoused the power of books to unite ‘a divided world’

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Award-winning author Patrice Lawrence named as new Children’s Laureate

Known for Orangeboy, Lawrence will take on the prestigious role as the foremost representative of children’s literature.

Evening Standard

Children’s laureate Frank Cottrell-Boyce calls for national action to tackle ‘reading crisis’

Too many children are starting school without consistently experiencing the warmth of shared stories and books, Cottrell-Boyce said

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Queen meets Peter Rabbit as she wishes reading charity ‘happy 100th birthday’

Camilla met authors and supporters of BookTrust including the charity’s president Sir Michael Morpurgo, Richard Osman and Dame Floella Benjamin.

Evening Standard

Children’s Laureate calls for action over ‘indefensible’ reading inequality

All children and families should have access to high-quality books that are ‘representative of the contemporary UK’, a report says.

Evening Standard

Children’s Laureate Cottrell-Boyce warns early years reading at ‘crisis point’

Author Frank Cottrell-Boyce wants the Government to address the ‘invisible privilege and inequality’ of ‘more and more children’ falling behind.

The Independent UK

Thousands of free books gifted to the NSPCC this Christmas

NSPCC hubs across the UK have received more than 37,000 free books to share with partner agencies and families in time for Christmas as part of a…

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Jeremy Strong obituary

Author who won the Children’s Book award in 1997 and whose bestselling series made adults laugh too

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Frank Cottrell-Boyce is the new children’s laureate – four reasons he’s the perfect choice

Children’s publishing is awash with celebrity authors. So when Frank Cottrell-Boyce was named BookTrust’s Children’s Laureate, some fellow writers may not have been wholly delighted. After all, Cottrell-Boyce is better known by many for his screenwriting work. He has written successful screenplays for a roster of films, including Millions (2004),…

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Britain's best children's authors call for more funding to boost children's reading

One in five children have a book read to them less than once a month

Evening Standard

Michael Morpurgo backs call to ensure poorer children have access to books

Leading children’s author says deprived children in UK are missing out on lifetime of reading for pleasure

The Guardian - UK

Black History Month: Books black authors want all children to read

Sir Lenny Henry, Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé and more share their top picks from black authors.

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Free baby stuff: What can you get as a new parent?

If you’re expecting a baby, make sure you know what free baby stuff you can get during pregnancy and beyond from the likes of Amazon, Boots and more

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Camilla shares love of poetry with children’s laureate Joseph Coelho

The Queen Consort and Coelho met in the Clarence House library to celebrate World Poetry Day.

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Let kids read for fun says new BookTrust writer in residence SF Said

The British Muslim author thinks no adult should belittle a child’s choice of reading and looks forward to a ‘representative ecology’ in UK children’s publishing

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Festive book parcels bring Christmas joy to disadvantaged children across the UK

The BookTrust charity aims to provide 16,000 ‘surprise’ festive parcels to children .

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Children’s authors of colour published in UK rose to 11.7% of market in 2021

BookTrust research shows, however, that the overall picture ‘remains far from representative’ with some writers and illustrators reporting tokenism

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BookTrust launches Christmas appeal with research showing parents buying fewer presents

Survey shows more than 60% of UK parents will be spending less this year on gifts for children, as charity begins #JustOneBook drive to give disadvantaged youngsters book parcels

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McFly praise Raymond Briggs for ‘bringing our childhood imaginations to life’

Prominent literary figures and famous faces have paid tribute to Briggs and shared how his work impacted their lives.

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Children’s books world reacts to ‘horrible loss’ of Blue Peter book awards

BookTrust which ran the awards said its limited resources would now be directed to disadvantaged families

The Guardian - UK

Joseph Coelho chosen as Britain’s new children’s laureate

The poet and children’s author, who takes over from Cressida Cowell, was praised as an ‘extraordinary advocate for making poetry accessible to all’

Evening Standard

Best picture books for children

From funny to heartwarming, these are the best picture books for children

The Guardian - UK

Cressida Cowell renews call for £100m investment in primary school libraries

The outgoing children’s laureate has transformed six primary schools through her Life-changing Libraries initiative, but says a ringfenced fund is needed for lasting impact

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Elmer and Mr Benn author David McKee dies at 87

Author and illustrator of the children’s books including Elmer, Mr Benn and Not Now, Bernard has died following a short illness

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