The UK Waterstones Children's Laureate for 2024-26 is Frank Cottrell-Boyce. Account no longer monitored email [email protected]
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🚨🚨 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: booktrust.org.uk/what-we-do/…
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Children's Laureate retweeted
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 👇
tbooktrust.ciphr-irecruit.co…
ALT A photo of current Waterstones Children's Laureate Frank Cottrell-Boyce smiling with his head in his hands as he listens to someone. Plus the logos for Waterstones Children's Laureate and BookTrust, and the words: "Apply to join the Children's Laureate Steering Group"
Children's Laureate retweeted
📢 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:
booktrust.org.uk/about-us/re… @ace_national #ACESupported
ALT The front cover of the Reading Rights report plus the words: "Reading Rights - Books build a brighter future - Read the report". The URL booktrust.org.uk/readingrights and logos for Waterstones Children's Laureate, Arts Council England, and BookTrust
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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 👇
waterstones.com/events/virtu…
ALT A photo of Frank Cottrell-Boyce smiling, the front cover of The Blockbusters, and the words: "Virtual school visit with Frank Cottrell-Boyce, Tuesday 13 May, 10.30am"
🚨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: booktrust.org.uk/about-us/wo…
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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! hayfestival.org/schools
Children's Laureate retweeted
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
Children's Laureate retweeted
📚 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: bit.ly/417gT2a
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"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 👇
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcas…
Children's Laureate retweeted
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.
Every year, #R4Today invites a series of guest editors to take the reins over Christmas.
We are delighted to announce the line-up for 2024 ⬇️
Children's Laureate retweeted
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:
booktrust.org.uk/what-we-do/…
Children's Laureate retweeted
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?
Children's Laureate retweeted
"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:
booktrust.org.uk/what-we-do/…
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: booktrust.org.uk/what-we-do/…
Children's Laureate retweeted
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: bit.ly/485vNHr
Children's Laureate retweeted
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: intofilm.org/resources/2246
Children's Laureate retweeted
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: bit.ly/48oDcBR
Children's Laureate retweeted
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
Children's Laureate retweeted
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 👇
booktrust.org.uk/what-we-do/…
Children's Laureate retweeted
📢 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 👇
booktrust.org.uk/news-and-fe…
Children's Laureate retweeted
After some miserable days, here's your chance to lift your spirits by listening to us singing Wagner
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