Where are your jobs? What are you doing, off the page, unnoticed by your children? In this month's Motherhood Letter, Laura Greenfield, Director of the Royal Society of Literature, writes to the mothers of children's books, from Alfie's Mum to Sophie's Mummy, imagining the lives, work, and worries that exist beyond the stories we know.

Sir Philip Pullman and Richard Osman are among writers to back the proposal to boost literacy.

The British-Turkish writer was elected after a vote among the society’s fellows, with outgoing president Bernardine Evaristo describing her selection as ‘terrifically inspired’

The British-Turkish writer was elected after a vote among the society’s fellows, with outgoing president Bernardine Evaristo describing her selection as ‘terrifically inspired’ Novelist Elif Shafak has been named the new president of the Royal Society of Literature (RSL), taking over from Bernardine Evaristo as she reaches the end of her four-year term. British-Turkish writer Shafak, the author of novels including The Island of Missing Trees and There Are Rivers in the Sky, was announced in the role on Friday after a vote among fellows at the society’s AGM on Thursday. Continue reading...

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The Royal Commonwealth Society (RCS) is proud to announce the winners of The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition (QCEC) 2025, the world’s oldest international writing competition for schools.  This...

In a world full of distractions, it can be difficult to form a habit that needs attention. Experts advise on getting out of the rut

Join us for the launch of the RSL Pioneer Prize, a new initiative spotlighting and celebrating writers who have been trailblazers in their field.Acknowledg

The RSL president has set up a new literary award for female writers over 60 using the £100,000 she herself won through the Women’s prize

Find out about A Single Man at the Royal Opera House. Jonathan Watkins reimagines Christopher Isherwood’s novel as an exhilarating contemporary ballet, with new live music from John Grant and Jasmin K...

Our 'wildly entertaining' family show featuring the witches from Macbeth returns to the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse at Shakespeare's Globe this summer.

Join us for a screening of 'The Librarians', followed by a panel discussion and drinks reception

Titles banned, data deleted, the nation’s librarians sacked without explanation – Donald Trump’s war on books is a threat to democracy across the world, ...