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"The Baillie Gifford Prize is the UK's premier annual prize for non-fiction books, bringing the best in intelligent reflection on the world to new readers. It covers all non-fiction in the areas of current affairs, history, politics, science, sport..."

"Margarita Carmen Cansino (1918-1987) concealed her Latinx heritage in order to become one of the biggest stars of the 1940s. She began dancing professionally at age 12 with her showman father. In 1935 she performed in films under the name Rita Can..."

"Driven, handsome and talented, Sidney Poitier (1927-2022) was a Bahamian-American actor known for his powerful portrayals of men struggling against racism and injustice. He was the first Black actor to win an Academy Award for Best Actor, for Lili..."

"Is it a teen book? An adult book? Who cares? The Alex Awards are awarded each year to ten books marketed for adults that have special appeal to younger people, ages 12 through 18. Here are 2025's winners."

"The Walter Scott Prize is open to novels published in the previous year in the UK, Ireland or the Commonwealth. The majority of the storyline must be set at least 60 years ago. Founded in 2010, it is one of the largest literary awards in the UK."