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Author Onjali Q Rauf

Writer in Residence

BookTrust appoints a new Writer or Illustrator in Residence every six months to give us their unique perspective on the world of children's books. Our current Writer in Residence is Onjali Raúf.

Judith Kerr wins the BookTrust Lifetime Achievement Award

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  • From Greta Thunberg to The Very Hungry Caterpillar, there are so many amazing books celebrating the natural world! Our Writer in Residence @OnjaliRauf and @WWF_UK CEO @TanyaMSteele shared their favourite books about the environment. Watch their video chat: https://t.co/Mfv4hOHSWw https://t.co/z2oGmcSuAV 7 minutes ago
  • It's #FunnyBookFriday and we feel like a giggle! We're going to pick up some stories that are bound to get us chuckling - check out our suggestions, and let us know which books always make you smile! https://t.co/oEpCuFxH64 Pic: Erika Meza https://t.co/MvDBzd4Z6G 33 minutes ago
  • It's William Shakespeare's birthday today! So we'd love to hear about your favourite Shakespeare for children - maybe it's a straight retelling, or perhaps it's a modern reimagining? Let us know your picks! https://t.co/DovnNK9v1V 1 hour ago
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