Tony Brown has worked for Islington Libraries since 1981 and presently holds the position of Stock and Reader Development Manager. Co-founder of Word Islington, he was awarded the British Empire Medal in 2019 for service to libraries and communities.

30 November marks 200 years of the Royal Society of Literature and the launch of RSL 200 a 5-year festival celebrating the best in British literature past, present and future. #RSL200