31 December 2009

The Literary World in the New Year's Honours List

In comparison with previous years, the list of those in the publishing industry is shorter for 2010.  Congratulations go to:

  • Ronald Gordon (Dick) King -Smith for services to children's literature.
  • Ms Lauren Child, author and illustrator for services to literature.
  • Ms Anthea Bell for services to literature and literary translation.
  • Lemn Sissay, poet and performer for services to literature.
  • Ms Helen Fraser, lately MD of Penguin UK for services to the publishing industry.
31 Dec 2009 02:45:53 | Author News, Book News, Media, News

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