Reading Ambassadors blog:
Who is Frank Cottrell-Boyce?
Frank Cottrell-Boyce is our new children’s laureate taking over from Joseph Cohelo who was laureate from 2022-2024. Frank will remain our children’s laureate until 2026. He is a multi award-winning children’s book author and screen writer. His books include Cosmic, Framed, The Astounding Broccoli Boy, Sputnik’s Guide to Life on Earth, Runaway Robot, Noah’s Gold and The Wonder Brothers. He has enjoyed a long-time collaboration with award-winning illustrator Steven Lenton.
His books have been shortlisted for a multitude of prizes, including the Guardian Children’s Fiction Prize, the Whitbread Children’s Fiction Award, The Roald Dahl Funny Prize and the Blue Peter Book Award. Frank is also a highly successful screenwriter. He has written for the hit TV series Dr Who and his script for Michael Morpurgo’s Kensuke’s Kingdom which won a British Animation Award. Also Along with Danny Boyle, he devised the Opening Ceremony for the London 2012 Olympics.
Who are the Reading Ambassadors?
Year 5 were so passionate about reading and wanting to be a reading ambassador that we simply could not chose. Throughout the year there will be opportunities for small groups to go on trips to conferences and training activities. Each child will get to go on one of these exciting visits.
