Silé Edwards Shortlisted for 2021 Trailblazer Award

We are very proud to announce that Silé Edwards has been shortlisted for the 2021 Trailblazer Awards! The award, run by The London Book Fair, the Publishers Association, and supported by the Society of Young Publishers and Book Brunch recognises twelve industry professionals under the age of 30 “who are demonstrating innovation, flair and ambition in the book industry.”

Silé began her career in publishing with several internships across the industry whilst studying for a degree in English with Creative Writing at Goldsmiths University. After graduating she worked at the Publishers Association supporting their campaigns and other communications functions. She then moved to Curtis Brown as an assistant in the Book Department before joining Mushens Entertainment as an Agent in the fall of 2020. Since then, she has hit the ground running, building a list of unique and insightful authors.

Speaking on behalf of everyone at Mushens Entertainment, Juliet Mushens said, ‘We are delighted that Silé has been shortlisted as a Trailblazer. In the three months since she has been at the agency she has signed brilliant new voices across cookery, poetry, memoir and fiction - and closed five book deals! I love working with her and am very proud of the way she is already changing the industry.’

Five overall winners will be announced in early 2021. More information about the award and the full shortlist can be found here.

Congratulations Silé!