Who should be the next children's laureate after Malorie Blackman?

Malorie Blackman - yes, it’s already two years since she became children’s laureate and now it’s time to say goodbye Photograph: Christian Sinibaldi/Guardian

This week we’re celebrating Malorie Blackman’s reign as the eighth children’s laureate and looking ahead to next week when the brand spanking new laureate is announced on Tuesday.

We asked Malorie what it was like being children’s laureate for the past two years and what advice she would give to the next one - read all her answers here. We’re also going to be testing YOU on your knowledge of marvellous Malorie - try our quiz tomorrow!

We interviewed Malorie Blackman when she became children’s laureate two years ago - here’s what she had to say

Every laureate has their areas of special interest. Malorie Blackman pledged to get “more children reading more” and she started the amazing Young Adult Literary Convention (Yalc) event, which is on for the second year running next month (read about the fabulous line-up). Before Malorie, Julia Donaldson brought more drama and music into schools and supported libraries, embarking on a huge Land’s End to John O’Groats library tour.

We also interviewed Julia Donaldson, four years ago. Watch the Gruffalo author

Previous laureates include Jacqueline Wilson, Michael Rosen and Quentin Blake. The laureateship was dreamed up by the late poet laureate Ted Hughes and Michael Morpurgo to mark a lifetime’s contribution to children’s literature and highlight the importance of children’s books.

Who would you like to see as the new children’s laureate? And what would you like to see them do and focus on?

Let us know by emailing us at childrens.books@theguardian.com or tweeting to @GdnChildrensBks!

Yours thoughts:

@EmilyDrabs @GdnChildrensBks I've always thought @cathycassidyxx would do an amazing job. 😊

— Amber (Book Blogger) (@MileLongBookS) June 4, 2015

@GdnChildrensBks I think Patrick Ness would be a fantastic choice!

— kenny bear (@kennykoalabear) June 4, 2015

@EmilyDrabs @GdnChildrensBks Someone who will champion non-fiction children's books as much as fiction and 'diversity of content' generally.

— Jonathan Emmett (@scribblestreet) June 4, 2015

@Elli_fant @EmilyDrabs @GdnChildrensBks Whoever it is, I'm so glad the Laureateship exists, and children's books always have a champion!

— SF Said (@whatSFSaid) June 4, 2015

@EmilyDrabs @GdnChildrensBks I hope that whoever it is will give some support and publicity to the #PicturesMeanBusiness campaign.

— Philip Reeve (@philipreeve1) June 4, 2015

@EmilyDrabs @GdnChildrensBks How about either @whatSFSaid or @jabberworks? They'd both bring huge dynamism to the role.

— Elli Woollard (@Elli_fant) June 4, 2015

On Facebook: Laura Simpson It’s a tough call, Malorie is amazing can we have another year of her?

On Facebook: Alex Hetherington Patrick Ness

@GuardianBooks @malorieblackman @GdnChildrensBks Should b @BZephaniah but know he wouldn't accept it. Shame though

— anne matthews (@buttercupday) June 5, 2015

How about @RobertMuchamore. ;) https://t.co/yAWDsMncB5

— Jake Hayes (@tygertale) June 5, 2015

@GdnChildrensBks @malorieblackman @MelvinBurgess would be great

— Eliza's Market (@elizasmarket) June 5, 2015

@EmilyDrabs @GdnChildrensBks - I reckon @DerekLandy or @HolSmale would make neat Laureates.

— Georgina Howlett (@thereaderrunt) June 7, 2015

@EmilyDrabs @GdnChildrensBks I'm hoping for either @LizPichon or @CressidaCowell.....

— Holly Smale ☀️ (@HolSmale) June 7, 2015

@EmilyDrabs @GdnChildrensBks I've got it in my head that it's going to be @_jamesdawson. So excited to find out!

— Joshua A.P (@thurrockjosh) June 7, 2015

@HolSmale @thereaderrunt @EmilyDrabs @GdnChildrensBks And I am a little too Irish to be considered for the role...!

— Derek Landy (@DerekLandy) June 7, 2015