Lauren Child - New UK Children's Laureate

Children's Laureate Medal

Lauren Child has been announced as the new UK Children's Laureate for 2017-19. She is probably best known for the Charlie and Lola series and she takes up the baton handed to her by author and (amazing) illustrator Chris Riddell.

Read Child's comments on equality in children's literature here:

http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-40185267