Alesha Dixon has been announced to judge the Explore Learning Writers’ Awards 2019, an annual writing competition for children 'inspiring the next generation of authors'.

The British singer and TV personality, also known for her Lightning Girl children's book series, will present the competition winner with a trip to Disneyland Paris and £500 worth of books for their school, and Dixon commented 'I am really looking forward to reading all of the imaginative ways the children of this country would change the world in this year’s competition. Having written stories myself, I know how rewarding it is and really hope they will take as much pleasure from it as I have'.