We’re proud to share that our director Ruth Harrison was among eight new Honorary Fellows named by the Royal Society of Literature (RSL) last night at their summer party, held at the Garden Museum in London.
The RSL’s Honorary Fellows are individuals who have made a significant contribution to the advancement of literature in the UK, or who have rendered special service to the Society. Being a Fellow is a lifetime honour. The eight new Honorary Fellows announced are: Tracy Bohan, Nic Bottomley, Annette Brook, Ruth Harrison, Lynette Linton, Caroline Michel, Richard Ovenden and Simon Savidge.
RSL President (and co-founder of Spread the Word) Bernardine Evaristo, said:
“The Royal Society of Literature bestows these honours for life on some of the most accomplished figures in British literature. I continue to be amazed every year at the impressive credentials of our new Fellows who work in every area of literature and who increasingly come from a wide range of backgrounds, thereby reflecting the varied populations in our country today. Now, more than ever, the literature sector needs to be supported and these Fellowships are powerful and prestigious tokens of acknowledgement that recognise and reward brilliant individuals for their crucial role in sustaining literature.”
Read all about it and see the complete list of new Fellows on the RSL website.
Posted: Thursday 17 July 2025