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Tomb of Sand, written by Geetanjali Shree and translated from Hindi by Daisy Rockwell, was announced as the winner of the 2022 International Booker Prize last week (26 May). Tomb of Sand is the first book in any Indian language to win the prize, and the first novel translated from Hindi to be recognised by …

A new literary scheme Space To Write is looking to support writers from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds who want to write or are already writing commercial fiction. Launched with Orion Publishing, Metro.co.uk and The Arvon Foundation, the project is inspired by Queenie author Candice Carty-Williams’ journey to success. The Project aims to give prospective authors the access, time and space …

Tomb of Sand by Geetanjali Shree is one of six books in contention for this year’s International Booker Prize. It is the first Hindi novel to be shortlisted for the prize in its seventeen year history. Translated by Daisy Rockwell from Hindi and published by Titled Axis Press the novel was originally published as Ret …