"This isn't something that's just nice or lovely. It's something fundamental to becoming a human being."
Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social shares why reading is a right for every child. #ReadingRights
Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social shares why reading is a right for every child. #ReadingRights
January 22, 2025 at 4:31 PM
"This isn't something that's just nice or lovely. It's something fundamental to becoming a human being."
Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social shares why reading is a right for every child. #ReadingRights
Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social shares why reading is a right for every child. #ReadingRights
Thanks so much to @helenhayes.bsky.social for highlighting our #ReadingRights campaign with Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social in the House of Commons yesterday.
July 11, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Thanks so much to @helenhayes.bsky.social for highlighting our #ReadingRights campaign with Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social in the House of Commons yesterday.
Brilliant to catch @lawrencepatrice.bsky.social for a quick chat to find out how it feels to be the brand new Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate!
July 7, 2026 at 3:06 PM
Brilliant to catch @lawrencepatrice.bsky.social for a quick chat to find out how it feels to be the brand new Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate!
It's #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek - and Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social is a passionate believer that reading can help to overcome the "happiness recession" facing children today.
Find out about his #ReadingRights campaign here:
www.booktrust.org.uk/what-we-do/c...
Find out about his #ReadingRights campaign here:
www.booktrust.org.uk/what-we-do/c...
February 3, 2025 at 8:28 AM
It's #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek - and Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social is a passionate believer that reading can help to overcome the "happiness recession" facing children today.
Find out about his #ReadingRights campaign here:
www.booktrust.org.uk/what-we-do/c...
Find out about his #ReadingRights campaign here:
www.booktrust.org.uk/what-we-do/c...
One year ago today, @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social became our Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate.
Since then, he hasn't stopped fighting passionately for all children to experience the transformative benefits of reading.
Find out more about the #ReadingRights campaign:
bit.ly/4evFTo7
Since then, he hasn't stopped fighting passionately for all children to experience the transformative benefits of reading.
Find out more about the #ReadingRights campaign:
bit.ly/4evFTo7
July 2, 2025 at 7:37 AM
One year ago today, @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social became our Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate.
Since then, he hasn't stopped fighting passionately for all children to experience the transformative benefits of reading.
Find out more about the #ReadingRights campaign:
bit.ly/4evFTo7
Since then, he hasn't stopped fighting passionately for all children to experience the transformative benefits of reading.
Find out more about the #ReadingRights campaign:
bit.ly/4evFTo7
We're thrilled to be at London Book Fair with Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social today - he's Author of the Day! #LBF25
March 13, 2025 at 10:57 AM
We're thrilled to be at London Book Fair with Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social today - he's Author of the Day! #LBF25
Early years practitioners are doing incredible work to bring the benefits of reading to children - and it can have a lifelong impact.
Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social visited a school nursery in Liverpool to see this in action:
www.booktrust.org.uk/news-and-fea...
Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social visited a school nursery in Liverpool to see this in action:
www.booktrust.org.uk/news-and-fea...
February 19, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Early years practitioners are doing incredible work to bring the benefits of reading to children - and it can have a lifelong impact.
Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social visited a school nursery in Liverpool to see this in action:
www.booktrust.org.uk/news-and-fea...
Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social visited a school nursery in Liverpool to see this in action:
www.booktrust.org.uk/news-and-fea...
Next week, we'll be launching our interim #ReadingRights report with Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social.
The report is all about making early shared reading a universal experience, because every child should have access to its life-changing benefits.
Stay tuned!
The report is all about making early shared reading a universal experience, because every child should have access to its life-changing benefits.
Stay tuned!
May 13, 2025 at 6:52 AM
Next week, we'll be launching our interim #ReadingRights report with Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social.
The report is all about making early shared reading a universal experience, because every child should have access to its life-changing benefits.
Stay tuned!
The report is all about making early shared reading a universal experience, because every child should have access to its life-changing benefits.
Stay tuned!
We've been working with Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social on a #ReadingRights report to explore how we can make real change to children's lives.
We're delighted to be publishing the report tomorrow, so stay tuned!
We're delighted to be publishing the report tomorrow, so stay tuned!
May 20, 2025 at 6:57 AM
We've been working with Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social on a #ReadingRights report to explore how we can make real change to children's lives.
We're delighted to be publishing the report tomorrow, so stay tuned!
We're delighted to be publishing the report tomorrow, so stay tuned!
🥳 We are delighted to announce that the brand new Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate 2026-2028 is the marvellous @lawrencepatrice.bsky.social
We're so excited that Patrice is taking on the role and love that she will be focusing on how stories can help to build communities.
#NationalYearOfReading2026
We're so excited that Patrice is taking on the role and love that she will be focusing on how stories can help to build communities.
#NationalYearOfReading2026
July 7, 2026 at 12:13 PM
🥳 We are delighted to announce that the brand new Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate 2026-2028 is the marvellous @lawrencepatrice.bsky.social
We're so excited that Patrice is taking on the role and love that she will be focusing on how stories can help to build communities.
#NationalYearOfReading2026
We're so excited that Patrice is taking on the role and love that she will be focusing on how stories can help to build communities.
#NationalYearOfReading2026
We love #WorldBookDay - but it's so important that every child has the opportunity to discover the life-changing benefits of reading all year round.
That's why our brilliant Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social created the #ReadingRights campaign 👇
bit.ly/4io0Lyv
That's why our brilliant Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social created the #ReadingRights campaign 👇
bit.ly/4io0Lyv
March 6, 2025 at 12:57 PM
We love #WorldBookDay - but it's so important that every child has the opportunity to discover the life-changing benefits of reading all year round.
That's why our brilliant Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social created the #ReadingRights campaign 👇
bit.ly/4io0Lyv
That's why our brilliant Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social created the #ReadingRights campaign 👇
bit.ly/4io0Lyv
Glad to see you here on Bluesky @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social
Can't believe it's 4 years since you and @stevenlenton.bsky.social caused me to do this. #SputniksGuideToLifeOnEarth #reading #Laika #needlefelting #stories #illustrators #space #childrenslaureate
Can't believe it's 4 years since you and @stevenlenton.bsky.social caused me to do this. #SputniksGuideToLifeOnEarth #reading #Laika #needlefelting #stories #illustrators #space #childrenslaureate
November 29, 2024 at 7:37 PM
Glad to see you here on Bluesky @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social
Can't believe it's 4 years since you and @stevenlenton.bsky.social caused me to do this. #SputniksGuideToLifeOnEarth #reading #Laika #needlefelting #stories #illustrators #space #childrenslaureate
Can't believe it's 4 years since you and @stevenlenton.bsky.social caused me to do this. #SputniksGuideToLifeOnEarth #reading #Laika #needlefelting #stories #illustrators #space #childrenslaureate
"I want to champion the power of books to connect us and make us feel like we belong"
@lawrencepatrice.bsky.social, our new Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate 2026-28, speaking powerfully about the role of stories to build connection and community - and how this will be the focus of her Laureateship.
@lawrencepatrice.bsky.social, our new Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate 2026-28, speaking powerfully about the role of stories to build connection and community - and how this will be the focus of her Laureateship.
July 7, 2026 at 11:36 AM
"I want to champion the power of books to connect us and make us feel like we belong"
@lawrencepatrice.bsky.social, our new Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate 2026-28, speaking powerfully about the role of stories to build connection and community - and how this will be the focus of her Laureateship.
@lawrencepatrice.bsky.social, our new Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate 2026-28, speaking powerfully about the role of stories to build connection and community - and how this will be the focus of her Laureateship.
Today we're wishing a happy birthday to the wonderful former Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate @cressidacowell.bsky.social 🎈
She is such an incredible advocate for the power of reading, supporting our #ReadingTogether campaign and recently appearing on a panel at the #ReadingRights summit!
She is such an incredible advocate for the power of reading, supporting our #ReadingTogether campaign and recently appearing on a panel at the #ReadingRights summit!
April 15, 2025 at 6:52 AM
Today we're wishing a happy birthday to the wonderful former Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate @cressidacowell.bsky.social 🎈
She is such an incredible advocate for the power of reading, supporting our #ReadingTogether campaign and recently appearing on a panel at the #ReadingRights summit!
She is such an incredible advocate for the power of reading, supporting our #ReadingTogether campaign and recently appearing on a panel at the #ReadingRights summit!
Did you hear Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social guest editing the Today Programme this morning?
If you want to find out more about Frank's #ReadingRights campaign and what he's getting up to during his time as #ChildrensLaureate, head this way👇
bit.ly/4goxoLH
If you want to find out more about Frank's #ReadingRights campaign and what he's getting up to during his time as #ChildrensLaureate, head this way👇
bit.ly/4goxoLH
December 24, 2024 at 12:02 PM
Did you hear Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social guest editing the Today Programme this morning?
If you want to find out more about Frank's #ReadingRights campaign and what he's getting up to during his time as #ChildrensLaureate, head this way👇
bit.ly/4goxoLH
If you want to find out more about Frank's #ReadingRights campaign and what he's getting up to during his time as #ChildrensLaureate, head this way👇
bit.ly/4goxoLH
Our CEO @dianajgerald.bsky.social & Director of Children's Books Lizzie Catford joined @artscouncilengland.bsky.social and Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social at parliament today to discuss the role of the arts in breaking down barriers to opportunity for children. (1/4) 🧵
December 16, 2024 at 6:04 PM
Our CEO @dianajgerald.bsky.social & Director of Children's Books Lizzie Catford joined @artscouncilengland.bsky.social and Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social at parliament today to discuss the role of the arts in breaking down barriers to opportunity for children. (1/4) 🧵
We had such an energising time at the #ReadingRights summit and can't wait to put the conversations into action!
Watch the video Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social shared at the summit to demonstrate the power of early reading here:
www.booktrust.org.uk/what-we-do/c...
Watch the video Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social shared at the summit to demonstrate the power of early reading here:
www.booktrust.org.uk/what-we-do/c...
January 23, 2025 at 8:24 AM
We had such an energising time at the #ReadingRights summit and can't wait to put the conversations into action!
Watch the video Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social shared at the summit to demonstrate the power of early reading here:
www.booktrust.org.uk/what-we-do/c...
Watch the video Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social shared at the summit to demonstrate the power of early reading here:
www.booktrust.org.uk/what-we-do/c...
Today's the day!
We're announcing our brand new @waterstones.bsky.social #ChildrensLaureate today.
Stay tuned 👀
We're announcing our brand new @waterstones.bsky.social #ChildrensLaureate today.
Stay tuned 👀
July 7, 2026 at 9:48 AM
Today's the day!
We're announcing our brand new @waterstones.bsky.social #ChildrensLaureate today.
Stay tuned 👀
We're announcing our brand new @waterstones.bsky.social #ChildrensLaureate today.
Stay tuned 👀
"There's so much going on mentally and neurologically when you read to your child. It's such a powerful tool for bonding and emotional stability."
🔈 Did you hear our Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social on BBC Radio 4's Front Row last night?
🔈 Did you hear our Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social on BBC Radio 4's Front Row last night?
April 29, 2026 at 10:02 AM
"There's so much going on mentally and neurologically when you read to your child. It's such a powerful tool for bonding and emotional stability."
🔈 Did you hear our Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social on BBC Radio 4's Front Row last night?
🔈 Did you hear our Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social on BBC Radio 4's Front Row last night?
"When we're campaigning for a child's right to be a reader, what we're really campaigning for is their right to be happy" - @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social
Watch Frank's flagship film to see what he's learnt as #ChildrensLaureate, and his hopes for the future as our #ReadingRights Ambassador! 📚
Watch Frank's flagship film to see what he's learnt as #ChildrensLaureate, and his hopes for the future as our #ReadingRights Ambassador! 📚
June 25, 2026 at 3:38 PM
"When we're campaigning for a child's right to be a reader, what we're really campaigning for is their right to be happy" - @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social
Watch Frank's flagship film to see what he's learnt as #ChildrensLaureate, and his hopes for the future as our #ReadingRights Ambassador! 📚
Watch Frank's flagship film to see what he's learnt as #ChildrensLaureate, and his hopes for the future as our #ReadingRights Ambassador! 📚
For the next few days, we're going to be looking back at some of our highlights of the year...
... and meeting our new Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social has to be up there! (1/8) 🧵
... and meeting our new Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social has to be up there! (1/8) 🧵
December 26, 2024 at 11:46 AM
For the next few days, we're going to be looking back at some of our highlights of the year...
... and meeting our new Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social has to be up there! (1/8) 🧵
... and meeting our new Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social has to be up there! (1/8) 🧵
What a treat that the absolutely marvellous Lemn Sissay is here to host our Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate 2026-28 ceremony!
July 7, 2026 at 10:42 AM
What a treat that the absolutely marvellous Lemn Sissay is here to host our Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate 2026-28 ceremony!
Today, @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social will give a lecture shaped by his time as our Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate.
👉 In The Kids Are Not Alright, Frank will speak about shared reading as an urgent national priority - and say stories should be at the heart of support for families.
Stay tuned!
👉 In The Kids Are Not Alright, Frank will speak about shared reading as an urgent national priority - and say stories should be at the heart of support for families.
Stay tuned!
May 14, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Today, @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social will give a lecture shaped by his time as our Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate.
👉 In The Kids Are Not Alright, Frank will speak about shared reading as an urgent national priority - and say stories should be at the heart of support for families.
Stay tuned!
👉 In The Kids Are Not Alright, Frank will speak about shared reading as an urgent national priority - and say stories should be at the heart of support for families.
Stay tuned!
"It's a book about magic, and for me it is magic, because I literally just have to pick it up and I'm a child again" ✨
Happy #WorldBookDay! Here's our Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social telling us about his favourite children's book.
Which book have you loved to bits? 💕
Happy #WorldBookDay! Here's our Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social telling us about his favourite children's book.
Which book have you loved to bits? 💕
March 5, 2026 at 4:48 PM
"It's a book about magic, and for me it is magic, because I literally just have to pick it up and I'm a child again" ✨
Happy #WorldBookDay! Here's our Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social telling us about his favourite children's book.
Which book have you loved to bits? 💕
Happy #WorldBookDay! Here's our Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social telling us about his favourite children's book.
Which book have you loved to bits? 💕
What a treat! The magnificent Chris Riddell is here to wow us all with some live drawing ahead of tonight's Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate Lecture. Not long to go now...
May 14, 2026 at 4:30 PM
What a treat! The magnificent Chris Riddell is here to wow us all with some live drawing ahead of tonight's Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate Lecture. Not long to go now...