Archive · 20 Jun 2025
Mullick Wins Archer-Amish Award in London for "The Way Home"
Author Dr. Shalini Mullick won the first-ever IGF Archer-Amish Award for her book "The Way Home."
The award is for Indian storytellers.
She received the award, which came with $25,000, in London at an event called IGF London.
The book is about young adults dealing with difficult life situations, seeking refuge in Goa and finding themselves.
Famous author Jeffery Archer also praised the importance of Indian readers and said the author R.K. Narayan deserved a Nobel Prize.
Dr. Shalini Mullick won the inaugural IGF Archer-Amish Award for Storytellers.
The award was presented at the Queen Elizabeth II Centre in London during IGF London.
The award includes a USD 25,000 prize.
UK Minister for Culture Lisa Nandy presented the award.
Mullick's novel, "The Way Home," explores themes of grief, identity, and healing.
- Who
- Dr. Shalini Mullick, author of "The Way Home", and Lisa Nandy, UK Minister for Culture.
- What
- Dr. Shalini Mullick won the IGF Archer-Amish Award for Storytellers.
- When
- During IGF London, day 1.
- Where
- London, UK, at the Queen Elizabeth II Centre.
- Why
- To celebrate Indian storytellers.
- Award Name
- IGF Archer-Amish Award for Storytellers
- Winner
- Dr. Shalini Mullick
- Winning Novel
- "The Way Home"
- Award Amount
- $25,000
- Presented By
- Lisa Nandy
- Event
- IGF London
