Children's Laureate Joseph Coelho was awarded an OBE for his services to the arts, children's reading, and literature. Coelho, a performance poet, playwright, and children's author, aims to promote diversity and new voices in book publishing.
Coelho's works include poetry collections, picture books, re-imaginings of fairy tales, and a young adult novel. He has actively promoted new writers and aimed to give every young person a chance to see themselves as a writer.
He has contributed to anthologies, released new picture books, and had his work recognized with nominations for awards. Coelho advocates for a more diverse representation in the literary world and has been involved in initiatives to push for change.
Coelho, the 12th Children's Laureate, aims to make a difference by celebrating new voices and promoting diversity in bookshelves. With a background in poetry, he seeks to give young people the opportunity to identify themselves as writers.
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