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Frank Cottrell-Boyce (born 23 September 1959) is an English screenwriter, novelist and occasional actor, known for his children's fiction and for his collaborations with film director Michael Winterbottom.
Frank Cottrell Boyce is one of the most respected screenwriters working in the English film industry. After serving as the television critic for the magazine "Living Marxism," he met Michael Winterbottom and the two collaborated on "Forget About Me" (1990).
Jul 2, 2024 · British children's author Frank Cottrell-Boyce has been named the Children's Laureate for 2024-2026. The special role is awarded every two years to a well-known writer or illustrator...
Frank Cottrell Boyce was born in Liverpool and studied English at Oxford University. He first worked as a television critic for Living Marxism magazine, and wrote episodes for Coronation Street and Brookside.
Jul 2, 2024 · Novelist and screenwriter Frank Cottrell-Boyce has been announced as the new children's laureate. He will take on the role, which involves championing reading and children's books, from this...
Frank Cottrell-Boyce is a multi award-winning children’s book author and screenwriter. Millions, his debut children's novel, won the prestigious CILIP Carnegie Medal. His other books include Cosmic, Framed, The Astounding Broccoli Boy, Sputnik’s Guide to Life on Earth , Runaway Robot, Noah’s Gold and The Wonder Brothers.
Jul 2, 2024 · Frank-Cottrell-Boyce has succeeded Joseph Coelho as Waterstones Children's Laureate for 2024. Reading is an “invisible privilege” which many children in Britain are being denied, according to ...
