Clockwise from left: Jasmine Richards, Joseph Coelho, Sabine Adeyinka
Joseph Coelho and special guests team up for a unique author talk and Q&A
BookTrust Represents virtual event with Waterstones Children’s Laureate Joseph Coelho shines a light on bookmakers in the publishing industry
In January, we had a special Bookmaker Like You takeover of BookTrust Represents. In this virtual school event presented by Joseph Coelho, we celebrated bookmakers out there with three authors who shared their journeys into bookmaking, their successes and their mistakes to break down children’s assumptions of becoming a storyteller.
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About Bookmaker Like You
Launched last autumn by Waterstones Children’s Laureate Joseph Coelho, ‘Bookmaker Like You’ highlights the artistry of book creatives from under-represented communities and backgrounds – with a particular focus on new and emerging talent – showcasing the exceptional skill that brings a story to life.
It will offer insights from experts including editors, designers, publishers and agents, with the aim of demystifying publishing and inspiring more talent into the industry. By diversifying bookshelves, Coelho hopes that every single child can see themselves as a storyteller.
The project will run across Coelho’s remaining tenure as Waterstones Children’s Laureate.
About Joseph Coelho
Joseph Coelho is an award-winning children's author, performance poet and playwright based in London. He is also the Waterstones Children's Laureate for 2022-2024.
About Sabine Adeyinka
Sabine is the author of Jummy at the River School and Time to Shine at the River School. She was born in England to a Nigerian dad and Jamaican mum. Her favourite pastime is writing about memories of the landscape, food and people of her childhood.
About Jasmine Richards
Jasmine Richards is an author, series creator and founder of Storymix, a children's fiction studio. Her mission is to create books that are windows as well as mirrors. Jasmine loves reading and was a judge for the Blue Peter Book Awards twice.
