The winners of this year’s Society of Authors’ Awards are revealed this evening, with a number of talented young writers returning from previous years’ ceremonies.
The Society of Authors’ Awards shortlists announced today represent some of the best and most promising literary voices of the year.
Author, actor and activist Cerrie Burnell has been announced as the keynote speaker for the Society of Authors’ Awards and Summer Party this June.
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Ashani Lewis wins both the Betty Trask Prize and a Somerset Maugham Award
The seven shortlists celebrate prose, poetry and children’s literature, ahead of the winners announcement on 18 June
Multi-award-winning children’s author, poet and playwright announced as keynote speaker for annual Society of Authors’ Awards ceremony on 18 June
The 44 judges will decide the shortlists and winners, to be celebrated at The Society of Authors’ Awards ceremony on 18 June at Southwark Cathedral
