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‘4 of the naughtiest kids in the class, at the end of the play we were all in tears. 4 of these big burly lads in tears at this play, that just blew my mind. I had no idea drama, acting a play could create that kind of magic’ @DavidHarewood on seeing King Lear for the first time 
‘It wasn’t until I came out of drama school that I realised there was a difference, the moment in my head I started to understand the significance of my colour… that was the beginning of my unravelling’ - @DavidHarewood
‘What’s scary, and what comes out in your book, is you don’t even realise you’re carrying it until something happens, something breaks or opens.’ @garyyounge in conversation with @DavidHarewood @britishlibrary
Today on our 200th birthday we're excited to also launch #RSLInternational Writers. This programme recognises the contribution of writers worldwide to literature in English, & the power of literature to transcend borders.
We are accepting public recommendations. (1/4) #RSL200
We are accepting public recommendations. (1/4) #RSL200
We invite readers & writers to recommend writers not resident in, or citizens of, the UK, whose works have made great contribution to literary culture. They will have published two works of outstanding literary merit (translated into English/written in English). (2/4)
We seek recommendations of writers of drama, fiction, graphic fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and screenplays. Guided by your recommendations, our panel of RSL Fellows, led by @danielhahn02, will make a recommendation of writers to be appointed RSL International Writers. (3/4)
Today on our 200th birthday we launch #RSLOpen –celebrating the excellence of writers from communities under-represented in UK literary culture. We believe literature is at its best when it includes voices from the greatest breadth of backgrounds and experiences. (1/6)
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We're celebrating the great diversity of outstanding writers & writing in Britain by electing 60 Fellows over 2 years from communities under-represented in UK literature. We're seeking recommendations of excellent writers from these communities for nomination to Fellowship. (2/6)
Recommendations of writers will be considered by a panel of RSL Fellows, led by @BernardineEvari & inc. Jay Bernard, Vahni Capildeo, @ianduhig, @cynan1975, @valmcdermid, Sinéad Morrissey, @DaljitNagra4, @nikeshshukla, Ali Smith, @jackthorne, Colm Tóibín and @GiantRatSumatra (3/6)
