“All prizes have a role, if they are run with integrity and with a clear focus on reading and quality writing. I don't think any of them is necessary, but they all play an incredibly important role in building a body of literature, in introducing new authors to new readers, and extending reading.” IfsThinkingWritingImportantPlayBodyRunningReadingLiteratureQualityRolesClearFocusBuildingReaderIntegrityPrizeIntroducingExtendingIntroducing New Author:Kate Mosse
“Lots of people have objections to prizes of all types, and it would be extraordinary if everybody agreed on anything that's worthwhile - they never do.” PeopleIfsWould BeTypeExtraordinaryPrizeWorthwhileObjections Author:Kate Mosse
