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Nathanael Lessore


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Nathanael Lessore was born in Camberwell, South East London, as one of eight children to French and Madagascan parents. Although he spent most of his life in Peckham, Nathanael has also lived in Paris, Strasbourg, and Singapore. Nathanael became a Marketing Executive after graduating from the University of East London, believing at the time that a Creative Writing degree destined him for a career in marketing. Writing his first book, Steady For This, gave him the opportunity to show his South East London childhood as the funny, warm, adventurous world that wasn't always represented as such.
 

Awards: Jhalak (2025), Boase (2024)  see all
 
New and upcoming books
February 2026

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Against All Odds
 
May 2026

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Like A Brother
 
Novels
   Steady For This (2023)
   King of Nothing (2024)
   Dropping Beats (2025)
   What Happens Online (2025)
   Against All Odds (2026)
   Like A Brother (2026)
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Awards
2025 Jhalak Children's and YA Prize : King of Nothing
2024 Branford Boase Award : Steady For This

Award nominations
2025 Waterstones Children's Book Prize (nominee) : King of Nothing
2025 Carnegie Medal (shortlist) : King of Nothing
2024 Jhalak Children's and YA Prize (shortlist) : Steady For This
2024 Carnegie Medal (nominee) : Steady For This


Nathanael Lessore recommends
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The Last Death Poet (2026)
Stephen Daly
"This book is the perfect blend of teen drama, great ensemble cast, and supernatural imagery, along with a fascinating dive into Northern Irish history."

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