The Latest Breaking News from BookTrust

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’

The Independent UK · Jul 7

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 · Jul 7

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

The Independent UK · May 14

Jeremy Strong obituary

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

The Guardian - UK · Aug 16, 2024

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),…

The Conversation · Jul 12, 2024

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 · Jan 17, 2024

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 · Jan 17, 2024

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.

The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2023

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

GoodToKnow · Jul 15, 2023

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.

The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2023