Extraordinary' Joseph Coelho novel wins Carnegie medal for children's writingThe Yoto Carnegie medal was awarded to Joseph Coelho, the first Black British writer to receive the prize, and Aaron Becker for their outstanding work in children's literature and illustration.
South London children's writer becomes OBE in King's Birthday HonoursJoseph Coelho, the Children's Laureate, received an OBE for his contributions to the arts, children's reading, and literature.