(Information from the National Literacy Trust webpage)

4 Jun 2013

We are delighted that Malorie Blackman, bestselling author of the award-winning Noughts and Crosses series, has been announced as the Waterstones Children’s Laureate for 2013 – 2015. She takes over from Julia Donaldson and was presented with her medal at a ceremony at King’s Place in central London this morning.

As well as being a highly acclaimed author, Malorie is a huge supporter of libraries and literacy, and is one of our author ambassadors who are helping us celebrate our 20th anniversary this year. She also appeared at the Hay Festival last week in a debate about challenging themes in young adult fiction, chaired by our Director, Jonathan Douglas. Her powerful new thriller, Noble Conflict, has just been published. 

Read the Children’s Laureate press release.