Author Bernardine Evaristo 'astonished' to receive one-off £100k prize

Author Bernardine Evaristo expresses astonishment at receiving a one-off £100k prize for her outstanding contributions to literature, including her Booker Prize-winning novel. Evaristo, a trailblazing figure known for advocating for diversity and inclusion, plans to use the prize money to support other female writers. The Women's Prize for Fiction recognized Evaristo's career achievements, highlighting her impactful work in advocating for women's voices in literature.