by Cassandra Drudi

Five books shortlisted for 2024 Toronto Book Awards

Four books from independent presses are among the five titles shortlisted for the 2024 Toronto Book Awards. The $10,000 award marks its 50th anniversary this year. Established by the city in 1974, the award honours books ... Read More »

September 12, 2024

Improving Canadian book biz was BookNet CEO emeritus Noah Genner’s life’s work

By Cassandra Drudi

BookNet CEO emeritus Noah Genner made bettering how things work in the Canadian book business his life’s work. Genner, who died on Aug. 27 at the age of 52, spent nearly four decades working in ... Read More »

September 11, 2024

Personnel change: Penguin Random House Canada

By Cassandra Drudi

Charidy Johnston has been appointed to the newly created role of vice president, sales and marketing at Penguin Random House Canada. Johnston, who served most recently as vice president, sales, has been working in publishing ... Read More »

September 11, 2024

CM: Canadian Review of Materials to close at end of 2024

By Cassandra Drudi

This year will be the last for CM: Canadian Review of Materials, the volunteer-based, free online reviews magazine of Canadian books for children and teens can't afford the necessary upgrade for its web hosting platform. Originally ... Read More »

September 11, 2024

Vincent Anioke, Éric Chacour, Anthony Oliveira shortlisted for 2024 Dayne Ogilvie Prize

By Cassandra Drudi

Three writers have been named finalists for the 2024 Dayne Ogilvie Prize for LGBTQ2S+ Emerging Writers. The $10,000 prize is presented annually by the Writers' Trust of Canada to an emerging writer who identifies as ... Read More »

September 11, 2024

Personnel change: Portage & Main Press/HighWater Press

By Cassandra Drudi

Christine M'Lot has been named associate publisher at Portage & Main Press/HighWater Press. M'Lot, an Anishinaabe educator, curriculum developer, and consultant from Winnipeg, will develop strategic growth plans for both imprints and engage new talent. ... Read More »

September 10, 2024

Personnel changes: Annick Press

By Cassandra Drudi

Starting Sept. 19, Ojibway author and educator Nancy Cooper joins Annick as Indigenous editor, with a focus on acquiring and developing titles by Indigenous creators across genres and age ranges. She can be reached at ... Read More »

September 9, 2024

Rights deals: Conor Kerr, Molly Fader + one more

By Cassandra Drudi

Arsenal Pulp Press’s Brian Lam has acquired world English rights to Conor Kerr’s Beaver Hills. The book is described as an irreverent and playful novella-in-verse set in Edmonton that explores the inner dreams, hardships, and ... Read More »

September 9, 2024

Rights deals: Meredyth Cole, Chanel Sutherland + eight more

By Cassandra Drudi

Doubleday Canada’s Melanie Tutino has acquired Canadian English rights to Meredyth Cole’s Heatstroke. The debut novel is described as a Faustian bargain for zillennials that follows a heartbroken young woman's descent into a feral and ... Read More »

September 5, 2024

Eight books shortlisted for 2024 Cundill History Prize

By Cassandra Drudi

Eight books have been shortlisted for the 2024 Cundill History Prize. The $75,000 (U.S.) prize is administered by McGill University and awarded annually each year to a book that embodies historical scholarship, originality, literary quality, ... Read More »

September 5, 2024

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Five books shortlisted for 2024 Toronto Book Awards

Improving Canadian book biz was BookNet CEO emeritus Noah Genner’s life’s work

Personnel change: Penguin Random House Canada

CM: Canadian Review of Materials to close at end of 2024

Vincent Anioke, Éric Chacour, Anthony Oliveira shortlisted for 2024 Dayne Ogilvie Prize

Personnel change: Portage & Main Press/HighWater Press

Personnel changes: Annick Press

Rights deals: Conor Kerr, Molly Fader + one more

Rights deals: Meredyth Cole, Chanel Sutherland + eight more

Eight books shortlisted for 2024 Cundill History Prize

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