Literacy news
Julia Donaldson named as new children's laureate
7 Jun 2011
Gruffalo author Julia Donaldson has been named as the new children's laureate.
She will take over from Anthony Browne, who has held the post since 2009.
The role, which has a bursary of £15,000, is awarded every two years to an eminent writer or illustrator of children's books.
"I hope to find every opportunity to be a spokesperson and advocate for children's books and reading," Donaldson said.
She is also keen to promote signing stories for deaf children and get involved in the children's laureate libraries campaign.
In 2010, The Gruffalo came out top in a survey of children's favourite books and in the same year, she was the most borrowed children's author from British libraries.
Read the full story at http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-13665633
