by Becky Robertson

Distribution change: Granta Publications

Effective July 1, Publishers Group Canada will handle distribution and sales across all channels for U.K.'s Granta Publications and all related imprints, including Granta Books, Portobello Books, and Granta Magazine. Orders will be accepted by ... Read More »

June 15, 2015

M&S acquires two novels by Amy Jones

By Becky Robertson

McClelland & Stewart senior editor Anita Chong has acquired two titles from Halifax-born CBC Literary Award–winning writer Amy Jones. Jones's debut novel, We're All in This Together, following a dysfunctional family who has to start ... Read More »

June 15, 2015

Terry Pratchett’s daughter announces end of Discworld, Queen Elizabeth names publishers in Birthday Honours, and more

By Becky Robertson

Rhianna Pratchett announces end of her father's Discworld series Queen Elizabeth names members of the book industry in Birthday Honours Cringeworthy YOLO Juliet translates Romeo & Juliet into text conversation, complete with slang and emojis ... Read More »

June 15, 2015 | Filed under: Book links

UTP hires Chris Balkissoon and Jacqueline Courtney, formerly of HarperCollins Distribution

By Becky Robertson

Following the news in November that HarperCollins was shuttering its Scarborough, Ontario, Canadian distribution warehouse and subsequent news that four of its former clients signed deals with University of Toronto Press distribution, UTP has announced ... Read More »

June 11, 2015

Chester Brown sells in four more territories

By Becky Robertson

Veteran cartoonist Chester Brown’s forthcoming graphic novel, Mary Wept Over the Feet of Jesus, has sold in four overseas territories. French rights were picked up by Cornelius, Korean rights by Mimesis, Spanish rights by La ... Read More »

June 11, 2015

Jillian Tamaki sells in Germany

By Becky Robertson

Danish rights to Toronto artist Jillian Tamaki’s latest graphic novel, Super Mutant Ninja Academy, have been sold to Aben ... Read More »

June 11, 2015

Goose Lane Editions acquires debut collection by Lori McNulty

By Becky Robertson

Goose Lane Editions fiction editor Bethany Gibson has acquired Life on Mars, 2014 Journey Prize–shortlisted travel writer Lori McNulty’s debut ... Read More »

June 11, 2015

Inaugural BookManager Academy slated for this weekend

By Becky Robertson

With more than 100 booksellers and publishers registered, the first-ever BookManager Academy – which organizers are hoping will resemble "a mini Canadian Winter Institute" – starts tomorrow in Kelowna, B.C. Taking place just prior to ... Read More »

June 11, 2015

70 Robert Munsch facts to celebrate his 70th birthday, U.K.’s And Other Stories to publish only women for a year, and more

By Becky Robertson

To mark the children's author's 70th birthday, 70 facts about Robert Munsch U.K. publisher And Other Stories vows to publish only women for a year in response to author Kamila Shamsie's call to redress gender ... Read More »

June 11, 2015 | Filed under: Book links

Darrell Dennis wins PMC Aboriginal Literature Award

By Becky Robertson

First Nation Communities Read has named B.C.-born writer, actor, and radio personality Darrell Dennis winner of the $5,000 Periodical Marketers of Canada Aboriginal Literature Award. Peace Pipe Dreams: The Truth About Lies About Indians (Douglas ... Read More »

June 10, 2015 | Filed under: Awards

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Distribution change: Granta Publications

M&S acquires two novels by Amy Jones

Terry Pratchett’s daughter announces end of Discworld, Queen Elizabeth names publishers in Birthday Honours, and more

UTP hires Chris Balkissoon and Jacqueline Courtney, formerly of HarperCollins Distribution

Chester Brown sells in four more territories

Jillian Tamaki sells in Germany

Goose Lane Editions acquires debut collection by Lori McNulty

Inaugural BookManager Academy slated for this weekend

70 Robert Munsch facts to celebrate his 70th birthday, U.K.’s And Other Stories to publish only women for a year, and more

Darrell Dennis wins PMC Aboriginal Literature Award

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