by Cassandra Drudi

Alberta Books for Schools aims to increase use of independent titles by province’s educators

The Book Publishers Association of Alberta has released a new catalogue and online database designed to get more independently produced books into the hands of educators across the province. Alberta Books for Schools, a new ... Read More »

September 9, 2022

TIFA adds free event in support of Salman Rushdie

By Cassandra Drudi

The Toronto International Festival of Authors has added a new event to their fall lineup in support of Salman Rushdie and the freedom to read. The Freedom to Write and to Read: Standing with Salman ... Read More »

September 9, 2022

Griffin Poetry Prize merging international and Canadian categories

By Cassandra Drudi

The Griffin Poetry Prize has announced a major change -- it has eliminated the category reserved for Canadian poets and is merging the prize money from the Canadian and international categories into one prize. The ... Read More »

September 8, 2022

Personnel changes: Penguin Random House Canada

By Cassandra Drudi

At Knopf Canada, Emma Lockhart has been promoted to production editor from her previous role as editorial assistant. Hilary Lo, who joined the publisher on contract after completing an internship last year, is now a permanent member of the ... Read More »

September 8, 2022

2022 Fall Preview: Cities and the Future

By Cassandra Drudi

CONSIDER THE CITY The nature of cities and their relative importance in modern society is dealt with from a variety of perspectives in these upcoming urban reads. Cities Matter: A Montrealer’s Ode to Jane Jacobs, ... Read More »

September 7, 2022

Obituary: Sarah Thring

By Cassandra Drudi

Sarah Louise Thring June 8, 1951 – August 27, 2022 Sarah was compassionate, funny and smart. Her life was defined by her love of reading. She was a talented book publicist and enjoyed a successful ... Read More »

September 7, 2022

2022 Scotiabank Giller Prize longlist announced

By Cassandra Drudi

Fourteen titles have been longlisted for the 2022 Scotiabank Giller Prize. The longlisted titles were chosen from 138 books submitted by publishers across Canada for the $100,000 prize, which is now in its 29th year. ... Read More »

September 6, 2022

Canadian Children’s Book Centre appoints new executive director

By Cassandra Drudi

Sarah Sahagian has been appointed as the new executive director of the Canadian Children's Book Centre. She will take over the role on September 7. “Sarah will bring fresh energy, enthusiasm and considerable experience to ... Read More »

September 6, 2022