Donaldson new children's laureate

Publication Date: Tue, 07/06/2011 - 11:52 Gruffalo author Julia Donaldson has been named as the new Waterstone's children's laureate. The announcement was made at a ceremony today (7th June) at King's Place in central London. Donaldson was presented with the children’s laureate medal and a £15,000 bursary cheque by Floella Benjamin, chair of the selection committee. She takes over from Anthony Browne. read more Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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