Lauren Child

author and illustrator especially known for Charlie and Lola, Clarice Bean, and My Uncle is a Hunkle
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Lauren Child

Summary

Lauren Child is a human[1]. Her place of birth was Marlborough[2]. She was born on November 29, 1965[3]. She worked as a writer[4], illustrator[5], author[6], and porcelain painter[7]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (357 views/month, #7,177 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Lauren Child's place of birth was Marlborough[2].
  • Lauren Child's place of birth was London[9].
  • Lauren Child was born on November 29, 1965[3].
  • Lauren Child held citizenship in United Kingdom[10].
  • English was Lauren Child's native language[11].
  • Lauren Child's professions included writer[4].
  • Lauren Child worked as an illustrator[5].
  • Lauren Child worked as an author[6].
  • Lauren Child worked as a porcelain painter[7].
  • Lauren Child's field of work was children's and young adult literature[12].
  • Lauren Child's field of work was illustration[13].
  • Lauren Child's education included a stint at Manchester Metropolitan University[14].
  • Lauren Child was educated at Marlborough College[15].
  • Lauren Child was educated at City and Guilds of London Art School[16].
  • Lauren Child's education included a stint at St John's Marlborough[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Lauren Child is Charlie and Lola[18].
  • Lauren Child received the Member of the Order of the British Empire[19].
  • Lauren Child received the Kate Greenaway Medal[20].
  • Lauren Child received the Nestlé Children's Book Prize[21].
  • Lauren Child received the Children's Laureate[22].
  • Lauren Child is recorded as female[23].
  • Lauren Child's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Lauren Child's Commons category is recorded as Lauren Child[25].
  • Lauren Child's family name is recorded as Child[26].
  • Lauren Child's given name is recorded as Lauren[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Marlborough[2], a market town[28], in United Kingdom[29] and London[9], a metropolis[30], in Roman Empire[31], founded in 0047[32]. Lauren Child was born on November 29, 1965[3]. English was her native language[11].

Education

Educated at Manchester Metropolitan University[14], a public university[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1842[35], headquartered in Manchester[36]; Marlborough College[15], an independent school[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1843[39]; City and Guilds of London Art School[16], a school[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1935[42]; and St John's Marlborough[17], a school[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1975[45].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[4], illustrator[5], author[6], and porcelain painter[7]. Fields of work include children's and young adult literature[12], a sub-set of literature[46] and illustration[13], an activity[47].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Lauren Child is Charlie and Lola[18].

Recognition

Awards received include Member of the Order of the British Empire[19], an award[48], in United Kingdom[49]; Kate Greenaway Medal[20], a literary award[50], in United Kingdom[51], founded in 1955[52]; Nestlé Children's Book Prize[21], an award[53], in United Kingdom[54], founded in 1985[55]; and Children's Laureate[22], a title of honor[56], in United Kingdom[57], founded in 1999[58].

Why It Matters

Lauren Child ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (357 views/month, #7,177 of 1,000,298).[8] She has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[59] She is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[60]

FAQs

Where was Lauren Child born?

Lauren Child was born in Marlborough[2].

What did Lauren Child do for work?

Lauren Child worked as writer[4], illustrator[5], author[6], and porcelain painter[7].

Where did Lauren Child go to school?

Lauren Child was educated at Manchester Metropolitan University[14], Marlborough College[15], City and Guilds of London Art School[16], and St John's Marlborough[17].

What awards did Lauren Child receive?

Honors received include Member of the Order of the British Empire[19], Kate Greenaway Medal[20], Nestlé Children's Book Prize[21], and Children's Laureate[22].

References

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  8. [16] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  10. [12] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  16. [7] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . carnegiegreenaway.org.uk. carnegiegreenaway.org.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  22. [3] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  24. [27] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [18] . wikidata.org.

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  31. [58] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [59] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [60] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of birth Marlborough, London
    Educated at Manchester Metropolitan University, Marlborough College, City and Guilds of London Art School +1
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