Children's Laureate

The UK Waterstones Children's Laureate for 2024-26 is Frank Cottrell-Boyce. Account no longer monitored email [email protected]

[Children's Laureate @UKLaureate]

🚨🚨 FREE SCHOOL RESOURCES🚨🚨
We have created some free school resources about the Waterstones Children's Laureate role and everything you need to know about @frankcottrell_b throughout his tenure. Check out more here: https://t.co/0JjXHv9xuu
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[BookTrust @Booktrust]

Don't miss out on your chance to join our #ChildrensLaureate steering group!

We're looking for a new member to represent the Early Years sector, but applications close at 12pm on 2 June.

Find out more about the role here 👇

https://t.co/cmGqyeRzmh

[BookTrust @Booktrust]

📢 NEW: Our #ReadingRights report with Waterstones @UKLaureate Frank Cottrell-Boyce is out now!

It shares 5 focus areas that will turn the tide on reading inequality and unveils plans for our City of Stories place-based pilot:

https://t.co/Jmkx5GSH0m @ace_national #ACESupported

[BookTrust @Booktrust]

Schools, don't miss this!

Join @Waterstones online for a very special virtual event with Waterstones @UKLaureate @frankcottrell_b as he presents his hilarious new middle-grade adventure novel The Blockbusters!

You can register here 👇

https://t.co/2pZgx1Vlv4

[Children's Laureate @UKLaureate]

🚨We're looking for a new member to join the Children's Laureate Steering Group! 🚨
We're keen to hear from those working in the Early Years sector who are passionate about reading and children's books! To find out more and apply here: https://t.co/bECSl6XWwi

[Hay Festival @hayfestival]

Teachers! Parents!

Your Hay Festival 2025 free Schools Programme is out now. Step into a world of different perspectives, 22–23 May, live and online.

Sign up! https://t.co/RYLxFVfoNP

[Midas @midascampaigns]

It has certainly been a very big year for @frankcottrell_b who was named @Waterstones @UKLaureate back in July. Frank reflects on his special 2024 in the latest @BigIssue

[The London Book Fair, 16-18 March 2027 @LondonBookFair]

📚 Exciting news! We're please to announce the #LBF25 Authors of the Day & Creative of the Fair. From Monica Ali to @claudiapineiro, @frankcottrell_b, and @jamiesmart. 🌟

Learn more about how they will be empowering the next chapter of storytelling: https://t.co/xo2fxKO9Tk

[BookTrust @Booktrust]

"Being read to is such a marker of love."

In case you missed it, Waterstones @UKLaureate @frankcottrell_b will be one of @BBCr4today's guest editors this Christmas!

Here, he speaks to @amolrajan about what his episode will focus on 👇

https://t.co/G8c6X60AoM

[BookTrust @Booktrust]

We are so excited that the wonderful Waterstones @UKLaureate @frankcottrell_b is part of this spectacular line-up!

Do not miss his episode - he's got some fantastic stuff in store for you.

[BookTrust @Booktrust]

We had an absolutely wonderful, inspiring time joining our brilliant Waterstones @UKLaureate @frankcottrell_b for his massive virtual school event - and we hope you did too!

You can find lots of #ChildrensLaureate classroom resources here:

https://t.co/dGe5rwUOGN

[BookTrust @Booktrust]

We're so excited that our big virtual schools event with Waterstones @UKLaureate @frankcottrell_b is starting in less than half an hour!

We're behind the scenes with Frank getting ready right now.

Who'll be joining us at 11?

[BookTrust @Booktrust]

"When you share a story, you're giving a child a hug that will last the rest of their lives."

During his #ReadingRights campaign, Waterstones @UKLaureate @frankcottrell_b has been learning how stories support children from vulnerable family backgrounds:

https://t.co/v7SUxLoQEp

[Children's Laureate @UKLaureate]

Our free virtual event with the Children's Laureate
@frankcottrell_b is happening next week on 21 November! Click the link to register so you don't miss out: https://t.co/ZEyfd2Wj2I

[Into Film @intofilm_edu]

The UK @waterstones Children's Laureate and screenwriter of Kensuke's Kingdom, @frankcottrell_b, explains why educators and learners across the UK don't want to miss out on FREE cinema trips at the #IntoFilmFestival🍿@Booktrust @UKLaureate

Book now: https://t.co/BNSafQ7OlE

[Into Film @intofilm_edu]

@Waterstones @frankcottrell_b @Booktrust @UKLaureate The magic of education and cinema continues after the #IntoFilmFestival! Explore the unknown and immerse your pupils in the secret world of Kensuke's Kingdom and 2D animation with our FREE learning resource✏️ Download now: https://t.co/EbSgUCajhM

[Into Film @intofilm_edu]

Boost #Literacy skills with the #IntoFilmFestival Review Writing Competition!✏️🥇

The UK @waterstones Children's Laureate, @frankcottrell_b, encourages all educators from across the UK to get their learners involved🎬 @Booktrust @UKLaureate

Learn more: https://t.co/Sas3U3iKPw

[The Trinity Catholic Academy 💜 @TheTrinityL5]

We were thrilled to welcome Frank Cottrell-Boyce back to our school today! He shared a story with our children and spoke with families, all in partnership with the @Booktrust
to promote a love of reading. We can’t wait to have him back again soon! @frankcottrell_b StJosephCMAT

[BookTrust @Booktrust]

Schools! Don't forget that we have a super, free, virtual event coming up with Waterstones @UKLaureate @frankcottrell_b!

It's happening on 21 November and we know it's going to be brilliant, so book your spot here 👇

https://t.co/w3Mt4y34Tu

[BookTrust @Booktrust]

📢 NEW: Today we're publishing our research exploring how children's enjoyment of reading declines during primary school.

And Waterstones @UKLaureate @frankcottrell_b says the findings concern him "greatly".

Find out more 👇

https://t.co/twx1CdsHLS

[Frank Cottrell-Boyce @frankcottrell_b]

After some miserable days, here's your chance to lift your spirits by listening to us singing Wagner

https://t.co/qv2uHEJN9E