11 June 2007
Michael Rosen is the new Children's Laureate
Michael Rosen has been selected as the Children's Laureate, taking over from Jacqueline Wilson. He will hold the position of Children's Laureate for two years and wins a £10,000 bursary. One of the author, poet and broadcaster's best known books is We're Going On A Bear Hunt.
On his appointment he said, "I hope that I'll be able to boost all children's reading for pleasure but also to give a special lift to the wonderful diverse world of poetry for children. I see my job as Children’s Laureate being an ambassador for fun with books."
More information: http://www.michaelrosen.co.uk/ and http://www.booktrusted.co.uk/childrenslaureate/
On his appointment he said, "I hope that I'll be able to boost all children's reading for pleasure but also to give a special lift to the wonderful diverse world of poetry for children. I see my job as Children’s Laureate being an ambassador for fun with books."
More information: http://www.michaelrosen.co.uk/ and http://www.booktrusted.co.uk/childrenslaureate/
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