I don't know how I managed to miss this (well, I do - I generally avoid the news: too depressing), but I just learned that Jacqueline Wilson received a Damehood (the female equivalent of a Knighthood) in the New Year's Honours. Richly deserved, in my opinion (which you know the Queen always considers...).
I learned about Dame Wilson's new status via Prize Winning Gifts, an excellent new site which lists major award nominees and winners in books and music and then allows you to buy them directly.
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