Project Spotlight: Queen’s Knickers delight for Diane Ewen

Diane Ewen wins The Queen’s Knickers Award 2021

Never Show A T-Rex A Book, illustrated by Diane Ewen and written by Rashmi, is the winner of The Queen’s Knickers Award 2021. Run by the Society of Authors, the prize is for an outstanding children’s original illustrated book for ages 0-7. It recognises books that strike a quirky, new note and grab the attention of a child, whether in the form of curiosity, amusement, horror or excitement. Judged by Alexis Deacon, Patrice Lawrence and Tony Ross.

Queen’s Knickers Award judge Alexis Deacon says: “Never Show a T Rex a Book stood out to me because it championed its cause with such panache. I know that I love reading and think books are special, but I don’t think I could ever put it quite as well as this did. Never Show a T Rex a Book made me feel the power of reading right through to my bones. It is a worthy winner!”