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About the Waterstones Children's Laureate
Everything you need to know about the laureateship and the current author-illustrator in the role, Lauren Child.
More about Lauren Child
Lauren Child is a multi-award-winning, bestselling writer and artist whose books are known and loved the world over: creator of characters Clarice Bean, Ruby Redfort and Charlie and Lola.
Children's Laureate events
Would you like to see Lauren Child and the former Waterstones Children's Laureates? If so, why not head along to one of a number of events this year.
Celebrating 20 years of the Waterstones Children's Laureate
Now it's 2019, we've reached a milestone: this year is the 20th anniversary of the Waterstones Children's Laureate. Don't miss out on all the celebrations...
Former Laureates
Take a look at our League of Laureates: nine star authors and illustrators who have previously held the role.
Our supporters
Find out about everyone who supports the Waterstones Children's Laureate and makes the role possible.
Fun activity sheets to try
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Charlie & Lola Slightly Invisible Colouring Sheet
Colouring sheet with images taken from Slightly Invisible by Lauren Child.
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Charlie & Lola One Thing Spot the Difference
Spot the difference activity with images taken from by Lauren Child.
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Charlie & Lola One Thing Word Search
Word search based on by Lauren Child.
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Charlie & Lola I Will Not Ever Never Eat a Tomato Colouring Sheet
Colouring sheet with images taken from I Will Not Ever Never Eat a Tomato by Lauren Child.
Laureate news on Twitter
- RT @Childfurnco: We pick the 12 best current illustrators making children's #books come to life, including the brilliant @UKLaureate... Whi… 4 hours ago
- RT @parrot_street: Love this interview with #LaurenChild @UKLaureate on the art of wasting time @kidslitfest https://t.co/RrHJtNGVuu 4 hours ago
- The world of children's books has lost an utter legend today, but the stories she created will live on for many, ma… https://t.co/Flio4ZLtO0 8 hours ago