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30 September 2026 

Celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the first YA book by our new Waterstones Children’s Laureate.

To celebrate the 10-year anniversary of Patrice Lawrence’s award-winning first book for young adults, Orangeboy, we’re giving you the chance to win five of her fantastic books for ages 12+. 

Patrice Lawrence is the Waterstones Children’s Laureate 2026–28. 

To be in with a chance of winning, simply answer the question below and leave your details before the closing date of 11pm on Wednesday 28 October. Good luck!

What was the name of Patrice’s Lawrence’s first book for young adults? 
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  1. Participants must be at least 18 years old to enter.
  2. To enter the competition, you must be a resident of England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland.
  3. The competition is not open to employees (or members of their immediate families) of BookTrust.
  4. Only one entry per person.
  5. Entries must be submitted by 11pm on Wednesday 28 October.
  6. There will be one winner selected at random (from all eligible entries).
  7. If a chosen winner does not respond to correspondence within one week, a new winner will be selected.
  8. Our decision will be final, and no correspondence will be entered into.
  9. The prize will not be transferable to another person.
  10. No part of the prize is exchangeable for cash or any other prize.
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