Dean Atta

Congratulations to Patrice Lawrence @lawrencepatrice on being named the new Waterstones Children’s Laureate! Having taught and talked alongside Patrice on several occasions, I think she’s the perfect person for this role at this moment. She believes in the power of stories, teaches, mentors, and champions other writers and literary organisations. She inspires readers with her books and wonderfully open and generous author talks. I’m so excited to see what she’ll do with this platform.