Peddle awarded Kim Scott Walwyn Prize

Publication Date: Fri, 06/05/2011 - 08:35 Vintage assistant editor Kay Peddle has been awarded the Kim Scott Walwyn Prize 2011 for her Brain Shots audiobooks project for Bodley Head. She received the prize, which recognises the professional achievements of women in publishing yesterday evening (5th May). Helen Fraser, former Penguin UK m.d., delivered the keynote speech on women and success. read more Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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Peddle awarded Kim Scott Walwyn Prize

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