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ALCS Annual Awards ceremony celebrates literacy, creativity and educational writing
The award was won by a guide to relationships of all shapes and sizes aimed at teenagers, written and illustrated by popular webcomic artist Alex Norris .
This year's judges were School Library Services' librarian Cassie Hands , primary school teacher Kevin Cobane , and novelist and short story writer Ardashir Vakil .
Judge Kevin Cobane said: "How to Love was a book that won the hearts and minds of all of the judges. Warm, witty and wise, and beautifully illustrated throughout, this is an accessible, inclusive and insightful guide to friendships, relationships and love in all its many forms. Brimming with empathy and compassion, Alex's brilliantly written and illustrated book will resonate with teens and adults alike and this is a book that should be in every school and library."
The , launched by ALCS and the National Literacy Trust in 2016, recognises the writer or author who has had the most significant influence on literacy in the UK over the past year.
The award was presented to author for his work promoting literacy in disadvantaged communities. His book, highlights the levels of inequality in the UK today, with £1 of every sale donated to the National Literacy Trust to promote literacy. He also spoke about the joys of reading to over 1,000 children in some of the UK's most deprived schools and donated over 15,000 books to young readers.
Judge Di Redmond said: "
The was founded by the Royal Society of Literature in 1999 and is awarded to the best unpublished short story between 2,000 to 4,000 words in length.
was awarded the prize for her story , receiving £1,000 and the publication of her winning entry in the
Stories are judged anonymously by a panel of writers. This year's judges were Tash Aw, Tania Hershman and Fiona Mozley.
Judge Tania Hershman said:
ALCS is a not-for-profit organisation started by writers for the benefit of all types of writers. Owned by its members, ALCS collects money due for secondary uses of writers' work. It is designed to support authors and their creativity; ensure they receive fair payment and see their rights are respected. It promotes and teaches the principles of copyright and campaigns for a fair deal for writers. It represents over 125,000 members, and since 1977 has paid over £700million to writers.
The Society of Authors is the UK trade union for all types of writers, illustrators and literary translators, at all stages of their careers. They have more than 11,500 members and have been advising individuals and speaking out for the profession for more than a century. In 2023 they gave out just over £1M in grants and prizes. In all, the Society of Authors administers twenty-one prizes, including the ALCS Educational Writers' Award and the Sunday Times Charlotte Aitken Young Writer of the Year Award.
Founded in 1820, the Royal Society of Literature (RSL) is the UK's charity for the advancement of literature. We act as a voice for the value of literature, engage people in great literature, and encourage and honour writers at all stages of their careers.
The RSL's awards and prizes celebrate the value of writing in all its forms, whilst supporting emerging and established writers at some of the most challenging moments of their careers.
The National Literacy Trust is an independent charity that empowers children, young people, and adults with the literacy skills they need to succeed. Reading, writing, speaking and listening skills give you the tools to get the most out of life, and the power to shape your future. For over 30 years the National Literacy Trust has continued to support schools, families and communities on a local and national level to help people change their stories.
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