by Attila Berki

Personnel change: The Association of Book Publishers of BC (Books BC)

Leslie Bootle has been named the interim executive director of the Association of Book Publishers of BC (Books BC). Bootle will be covering for Matea Kulić during a 14-month maternity leave as of the end ... Read More »

September 20, 2023

Five finalists announced for the 2023 Hilary Weston Writers’ Trust Prize for Nonfiction

By Attila Berki

The Writers' Trust of Canada has announced the finalists for the Hilary Weston Writers’ Trust Prize for Nonfiction. As of this year, the winning writer receives $75,000. Each finalist receives $5,000 and translators receive a ... Read More »

September 20, 2023

Newfoundland and Labrador Book Awards shortlists for poetry and nonfiction announced

By Attila Berki

The shortlists for the 2023 Newfoundland and Labrador Book Awards (NLBAs) were announced on September 14. The NLBAs are coordinated annually by WritersNL to recognize excellence in writing by authors residing in Newfoundland and Labrador. ... Read More »

September 14, 2023

Finalists announced for 2023 Ottawa Book Awards

By Attila Berki

Finalists for the 2023 Ottawa Book Awards, in both English and French categories, were announced on September 12. The winners will be announced at an awards ceremony on October 11. Each winner receives $7,500, while ... Read More »

September 14, 2023

Prairie publisher finds niche in mysteries and thrillers

By Attila Berki

A love of historical fiction was the inspiration behind a Prairie publisher now winning awards for its mysteries and thrillers. In 2014, Netta Johnson and Julie King-Yerex founded Stonehouse Publishing in Edmonton based on their ... Read More »

September 13, 2023

Canadian Children’s Book Centre 2023 awards shortlists announced

By Attila Berki

The Canadian Children’s Book Centre (CCBC) has announced the finalists for seven awards celebrating best Canadian books for young people. The prizes are: TD Canadian Children’s Literature Award ($50,000); Marilyn Baillie Picture Book Award ($20,000); ... Read More »

September 12, 2023

Victoria Book Prize finalists announced for 2023

By Attila Berki

Shortlists for the 2023 City of Victoria Book Prize and City of Victoria Children’s Book Prize were announced by the Victoria Book Prize Society. The finalists for the City of Victoria Butler Book Prize are: ... Read More »

September 8, 2023

Indigo CEO Peter Ruis leaving company

By Attila Berki

CEO Peter Ruis has resigned from Indigo Books & Music just as the company is gearing up for the launch of its new store concept this month. Indigo announced Ruis's departure on September 7, and ... Read More »

September 7, 2023

Rights Deals: Roz Nay, Waubgeshig Rice + one more

By Attila Berki

Penguin Canada executive editor Lara Hinchberger has acquired Canadian English rights to Roz Nay’s The Offing and a second, unnamed book. The thriller is described as following two friends on a dream-vacation-turned-nightmare on the beautiful but ... Read More »

September 5, 2023

Rights Deals: James Yekú, Natasha Kanapé Fontaine + 3 more

By Attila Berki

Griots Lounge Publishing Canada’s publisher Bibi Ukonu has acquired Canadian rights to James Yekú’s Unruly Encounters: Essays. The nonfiction collection is described as speaking from the author’s personal experiences as a writer and academic living ... Read More »

September 1, 2023

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Personnel change: The Association of Book Publishers of BC (Books BC)

Five finalists announced for the 2023 Hilary Weston Writers’ Trust Prize for Nonfiction

Newfoundland and Labrador Book Awards shortlists for poetry and nonfiction announced

Finalists announced for 2023 Ottawa Book Awards

Prairie publisher finds niche in mysteries and thrillers

Canadian Children’s Book Centre 2023 awards shortlists announced

Victoria Book Prize finalists announced for 2023

Indigo CEO Peter Ruis leaving company

Rights Deals: Roz Nay, Waubgeshig Rice + one more

Rights Deals: James Yekú, Natasha Kanapé Fontaine + 3 more

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