Patrice Lawrence

Patrice Lawrence is an award-winning writer of stories for children and young people. Her books for young adults include Orangeboy, shortlisted for the Costa Children's Book Award, and winner of the Bookseller YA Prize and Waterstones Prize for Older Children's Fiction. She has also written for younger readers - Devil's Daughter is inspired by British Black history. Prior to becoming a full-time writer, Patrice worked for the voluntary sector promoting social justice, equality and inclusion.