What is the Polari Prize? The Polari Prize is the UK’s only LGBTQ+ book prize. This year there are two prizes: for debut and non-debut books. The biannual Children’s / YA book prize returns next year. Founded in 2011, this year is the award’s eleventh year. Founded by author and activist Paul Burston, the awardsContinue reading “Polari Prize 2023 Shortlist”
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Guest Blog: Why the lack of LGBTQ+ book prizes?
In this guest post, author David Ledain tells us how he set up a group for local writers to promote sales and why there are benefits to forming a writing group.