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Exploring the gardens of William Morris—Red House, Kelmscott Manor, Kelmscott House, and his factory garden at Merton Abbey—and the central role they pla...

Asli Jensen won the 2026 Branford Boase Award for Love on Sight, her debut novel, which follows two teenagers from different cultural and religious backgrounds growing up on a London estate. The award, which uniquely recognises both a debut author and their editor, was shared with Jensen’s editor Shalini Vallepur. We spoke to Asli about the experiences that shaped the book, writing for young adults, working with her editor and what the award has meant to her.

Asli Jensen won the 2026 Branford Boase Award for Love on Sight, her debut novel, which follows two teenagers from different cultural and religious backgrounds growing up on a London estate. The award...

Bookings are now open for Collaborations and copyright, 3 September, Brighton, led by WGGB Deputy General Secretary Lesley Gannon. Register here (plus express your interest to attend a meet-up after …