
Michael Rosen
MICHAEL ROSEN, winner of the 2026 IBBY Hans Christian Andersen Award for his lifelong achievement in children’s literature, is one of Britain’s most celebrated and beloved children’s authors. He has served as the UK Children’s Laureate and is a highly acclaimed BBC broadcaster. He has published over 100 children’s books, including We’re Going on a Bear Hunt, which has become a revered children’s classic.




