Christmas parties, prize ceremonies, publication days and more! Here’s what’s been happening at Midas this week:
Wolfson History Prize Ceremony
Historian Joya Chatterji has been named the winner of the Wolfson History Prize 2024 for her genre-defying history of South Asia: Shadows at Noon: The South Asian Twentieth Century.
The winner of the most prestigious history writing prize in the UK was announced at a ceremony in central London. Chatterji was awarded £50,000 and celebrated alongside the other five shortlisted authors who each took home £5,000.
You can read more about Joya Chatterji and the Wolfson History Prize here.
Lefty Publication Day
#1 New York Times bestselling, award-winning author Mo Willems and Caldecott Medal winner and National Book Award winner Dan Santat join hands in Lefty: A Story that is Not Alright, an innovative picture book about lefties (and righties)! In this hands-on book – out 5th December from Union Square and Co. – Lefty and Righty take the stage to reveal the surprising history of left-handedness. Through a theatrical performance that spans the ages, readers discover that what was once considered wrong is now . . . all right. Mo Willems’ engaging text paired with Dan Santat’s whimsical mixed-media art bring the story to life with wit and innovation. Santat cast his own hands in the roles of the photographed hand puppets, Lefty and Righty, who speak against a changing backdrop of striking illustrated scenes populated by finger figures.
Purchase your copy here.
Midas Team Christmas Lunch
On Thursday, the Midas team stepped away from our desks to take part in some Christmas festivities. From Christmas quizzes to team awards and even some karaoke, it was the perfect way to celebrate a year of hard work. Thank you to, Shannon Casey, Georgina Moore, Tom Neilson and Madison Sotos, Phoebe Williams for organising.
London Book Fair Visitor Registration is now live
Tickets are now available for The London Book Fair 2025! Available to purchase here.
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