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Cressida Cowell recommends her top witchy books for children 30/10/2019
Cressida Cowell, author and Waterstones Children's Laureate, knows a thing or two about...
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The Duchess of Cornwall hosts celebratory tea for Waterstones Children’s Laureate 20th anniversary 17/10/2019
The Duchess of Cornwall has hosted a tea at Clarence House yesterday to celebrate the 2...
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Cressida Cowell announced as new Waterstones Children’s Laureate 09/07/2019
Cressida Cowell, the international bestselling author and illustrator of the How to Tra...
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About the Waterstones Children's Laureate
Everything you need to know about the laureateship and the current children's author in the role, Cressida Cowell.
More about Cressida Cowell
Cressida Cowell is the number one bestselling author-illustrator of the How to Train Your Dragon and The Wizards of Once book series, and the author of the Emily Brown picture books, illustrated by Neal Layton.
Children's Laureate events
Would you like to see Cressida Cowell and the former Waterstones Children's Laureates? If so, why not head along to one of a number of events this year.
Former Laureates
Take a look at our League of Laureates: ten 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.
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...
Celebrating 20 years of the Waterstones Children's Laureate
This year, in 2019, we've reached a milestone: it is the 20th anniversary of the Waterstones Children's Laureateship in the UK.
Laureate news and blogs
Fun activity sheets to try
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How To Train Your Dragon: Design Your Own Dragon
Draw your dragon, give it a name and then those all-important vital statistics!
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How to Train Your Dragon: Make Your Own Crown
Colour in Hiccup and the headband and make your own crown to wear proudly!
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How To Train Your Dragon: Suggested activities for hosting your own event
Lots of game and activity suggestions to hold a fun How To Train Your Dragon event in y...
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Emily Brown colouring activity sheet
Colour in Emily Brown and her toy rabbit: perfect for younger fans of Cressida Cowell.
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The Wizards of Once: Lost Words
Collect lost and endangered words! Can you match these words with their meanings?
Laureate news on Twitter
- A chance to see the magical former #ChildrensLaureate @chrisriddell50 in action at Herne Hill Kids' Lit Fest in February! And by action, we of course mean live drawing 👇🥳 https://t.co/R7oIuggaV2 5 days ago
- Would you like to see current #ChildrensLaureate @CressidaCowell AND @Kiran_MH AND @LizPichon in the SAME ROOM?! Well, on 17 February at the @southbankcentre, you can hear all about how they create their magical ideas. Grab tickets here: https://t.co/tS4fQxMFu2 #SCIMagineFest https://t.co/YfmwJXOyhe 6 days ago
- RT @eventsofwonder: We're off. First events announced today. https://t.co/S3gsP5Xv8v 6 days ago
- WHOOP 🥳🥳🥳 #ChildrensLaureate https://t.co/baQu7Fzops 9 days ago
- We love the #ImagineChildrensFestival @southbankcentre and this year is no different. You definitely won't want to miss @CressidaCowell, @LizPichon and @Kiran_MH chatting about all things creativity + how they come up with their amazing ideas on 17 Feb 📚 https://t.co/LAni1YYFMx 11 days ago