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

Patrice Lawrence will hold the post until 2028 - (David Bebber)

Author Patrice Lawrence has been announced as the new children’s laureate.

The bestselling writer, known for her 2016 book Orangeboy, was presented with the laureate medal by the outgoing children’s laureate, Frank Cottrell-Boyce, at a ceremony held at the Barbican Centre in London on Tuesday (7 July).