![]() ![]() § Chelsey Pippin, commissioning editor for features at Buzzfeed UK § Jenny Murray, Children’s Books Ireland’s communications manager § Beth Goodyear, Scottish Book Trust’s schools tour programme manager § Julia Eccleshare, children’s director of the Hay Festival § Amelia Douglas, account director at book printer Clays The judging panel was chaired by Carpenter, and was comprised of leading industry figures: The judges were particularly impressed that this is a debut and we are sure that Patrice is a rising star of UKYA with a brilliant career ahead of her.” It is a totally gripping and relatable thriller – Patrice does a great job of putting the reader in Marlon’s shoes as she racks up the tension and keeps you turning the pages. ![]() It is so accomplished and we all really feel there is something there for everyone.”Ĭaroline Carpenter, acting children’s editor for The Bookseller and Chair of the YA Book Prize 2017, commented: “This year the prize was incredibly tough to judge, with 10 strong but incredibly diverse stories on the shortlist, but we found a truly worthy winner in Patrice Lawrence’s Orangeboy. It deals with family, friendship, sex appeal, loyalty and generally being human. It was so refreshing to read something set in an urban black community that will appeal to a diverse UK readership. The characters and their relationships are truthful, delightful, surprising and strong. ![]() Melvin Burgess, judge and author, who was last year honoured with a YA Book Prize special achievement award, commented: “ Orangeboy ticked so many boxes for so many of the judges. ![]()
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