
Barbara Hayes
@b_hayes_alcs
CEO of @alcs_uk; Chair of @Saabrussels; Treasurer @intauthors; Hon FRSL. Recipient of Beaumarchais Medal. Tweets are my views not necessarily those of ALCS/SAA
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15-09-2011 21:26:17
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We’re pleased to share that Chris Evans MP has been elected as our new Chair 🎉 Joining him are new officers Sir John Whittingdale MP Alison Hume MP and Pete Wishart 🙌 Read more: alcs.co.uk/news/chris-eva…



Today is IAF day at FIL Guadalajara! Join us now to discuss the importance of protecting #copyright worldwide with Canadian writer John Degen TWUC Argentine illustrator Poly Bernatene A.D.A • Argentina Mexican translator Alex Olvera Ametli, A.C. & Carlos Anaya @anayacar



Great to be at the All Party Writers Group winter reception as we reveal the results of our AI survey, and the launch of the SCOOP initiative!






“Tonight is an opportunity for us to celebrate the incredible work that writers in the UK continue to do; promoting literacy, educating young people and creating innovative works.” Our CEO Barbara Hayes opens the #ALCSAwards


It’s time to announce the winner of the ALCS Educational Writers’ Award, the UK’s only award for educational writing. We’re proud to once again partner with The Society of Authors on this award. Congrats to the incredible shortlist! #ALCSAwards #EWA24


“Brimming with empathy and compassion” Congratulations to alex norris who was won the ALCS Educational Writers’ Award for their book How To Love: A Guide to Feelings & Relationships for Everyone ❤️ #ALCSAwards #EWA24


Next up is the Ruth Rendell Award for Services to Literacy in the UK. We’re proud to present this award in partnership with National Literacy Trust, congrats to our inspirational shortlist!🔥 #ALCSAwards


Delighted to be at the #alcsawards tonight. Currently listening to the great Jonathan Douglas talking passionately about social justice: writers change lives. ALCS National Literacy Trust

And the winner is… Tom Percival for his work promoting literacy in disadvantaged communities and “Robin Hood talent for directing support to those who need it most”. Congrats Tom! 👏 #ALCSAwards


Ruth Rendell winner Tom Percival: "literacy and reading can change lives, because it has changed mine." #ALCSAwards


Last but not least, we are presenting the V.S. Pritchett Short Story Prize for the best unpublished short story of the year! We’re proud to partner with Royal Society of Literature and present the award at the #ALCSAwards for the 2nd year running.

