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Children's Laureate Cressida Cowell and HRH The Duchess of Cornwall at Griffin School. Photography by David Bebber

The Duchess of Cornwall opens life-changing library

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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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Find out about Cressida Cowell

Find out everything that's going on with the 11th Waterstones Children's Laureate, Cressida Cowell, as she takes on the job from 2019-22.

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