Geri Halliwell Named 2008's Best Children's Author

Geri Halliwell has been named 2008's best selling childrens author.

The ex Spice Girls member wrote a series of children's books based on nine year old heroine Ugenia Lavender this year, and in just a few months managed to sell 250,000 copies.

Joining the likes of Madonna in becoming a celebrity children's writer, Geri Hallwell was also the most successful celebrity author in recent years, according to WHSmith stores.

"I'm so happy that everyone loves Ugenia as much as I do." Says Halliwell.