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Author, poet and playwright Joseph Coelho, the Waterstones Children's Laureate for 2022-24.

Joseph Coelho: Why author visits to schools matter

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Features

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A photo of Rashmi Sirdeshpande sitting in front of bookshelves filled with her books

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 Rashmi Sirdeshpande.

Judith Kerr wins the BookTrust Lifetime Achievement Award

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