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MYSTERIOUS: Patrice lawrence - What They Never Told You

The Guardian view on Patrice Lawrence: a children’s laureate for our times

Editorial: The author of the bestselling young-adult novel Orangeboy is ideally suited to address the crisis of teenage masculinity and reading

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Patrice Lawrence is the new children’s laureate – why she is the perfect pick in this moment of division

The children’s laureate is responsible for promoting reading and children’s literature, as well as celebrating creativity and storytelling. For the newly appointed children’s laureate, Patrice Lawrence, belonging will sit at the centre of her work.

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Patrice Lawrence named as new children’s laureate

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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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‘I presumed kids’ books were written by people who were white and dead’: new children’s laureate Patrice Lawrence

The author of Orangeboy, Indigo Donut and Is That Your Mama? plans to use her two-year term to ensure children isolated from reading get involved

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Patrice Lawrence chosen as new children’s laureate

Writer of YA novels Orangeboy and Needle takes over from Frank Cottrell-Boyce and plans to highlight how reading can foster connection in fragmented times

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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.

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The best books about being a teenager – according to our experts

Awkwardness and acne are the first things that spring to mind when thinking of adolescence, but they’re not always the full picture. We asked eight of our experts to tell us which book they feel best represents the experience of being a teenager.

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Novelist Claire Lynch ‘shell-shocked’ at winning The Nero Gold Prize

Published in May last year, A Family Matter was inspired by real-life child custody cases from the 1980s.

Evening Standard

Ian McEwan and BBC journalist named on Nero Book Awards 2025 shortlist

James Fox, Ben Pester, Rochelle Dowden-Lord and Claire Lynch are among the other nominees

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Ian McEwan among authors as shortlist for Nero Book Awards 2025 announced

Nominated writers include award-winning novelist Ian McEwan, art historian James Fox and best-selling authors Patrice Lawrence and Sarah Perry.

Evening Standard

Children’s and teens roundup – the best new chapter books

From ecology-saving zombies to a murderous tattoo and a chilly new school for magic, the new year launches with fresh twists on familiar themes

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Children’s and teens roundup – the best new picture books and novels

A celebration of mixed heritage; a dog‑walker’s drama; a tiny adventurer; and a siren assassin with killer songs

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Carnegie medal for writing announces all-female shortlist

Seven authors are in the running for prize celebrating outstanding achievement in children’s writing

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Malorie Blackman: ‘Thank God that’s done!’

The former children’s laureate on the end of the Noughts & Crosses series, why her memoir is the hardest book she’s written, and her soft spot for murder detective games

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