Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Prize 2026 - Winner Digital Pack

Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Prize 2026 - Winner Digital Pack

*Free promotional materials for the winner of the Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Prize 2026**

The Fertile Earth by Ruthvika Rao has been announced as the winner of the tenth annual Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Prize. 

The Fertile Earth is only the second debut novel to win the Prize. Rao was revealed as the winner at a private event hosted at Foyles Charing Cross Road, London on Thursday 17 September. The Michigan-based author takes home the £10,000 award.

Find out more about the winning book and explore the shortlist.

We are pleased to offer free digital materials for libraries for this year's winner. 

Your digital pack includes:

  • Social media assets 
  • Press Release
  • Logo
  • A4 posters
  • Discussion sheet

Your materials will be emailed to you automatically following purchase. Please contact Caitlin.Morgan@readingagency.org.uk if you have any questions or issues.

For more information, visit the Wilbur & Niso Smith Foundation website, or join in the conversation on social media using: @readingagency (X, Facebook, Instagram), @Wilbur_Niso_Fdn (X), WNSmithFoundation (Facebook) and @adventurewritingprize (Instagram).

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