by Dory Cerny

The Casual Optimist’s book covers of the year

Over at The Casual Optimist, Dan Wagstaff has created a couple of visually stunning posts featuring book covers of the year. Noting the "under-representation of YA book designers in all these end of the year cover ... Read More »

December 11, 2014 | Filed under: Book news

Second Story Press launches aboriginal writing contest

By Dory Cerny

Second Story Press celebrated its 25th anniversary on Dec. 5 with the announcement of a new writing contest geared to authors from the First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities. The press is seeking unpublished fiction ... Read More »

December 10, 2014 | Filed under: Children's publishing

Kidlit books of the year 2014

By Dory Cerny

Books for Young People editor Dory Cerny selects the cute, the smart, and the fearless kidlit of 2014 TOP PICK There is no denying the brilliance of Mariko Tamaki and Jillian Tamaki, especially when they ... Read More »

December 2, 2014 | Filed under: Books of the Year, Children's publishing

Thomas King and Michael Harris give HarperCollins Canada Governor General’s double win

By Dory Cerny

It was a big morning for HarperCollins Canada and author Thomas King. Canada Council Director and CEO Simon Brault announced the winners of the 2014 Governor General's Literary Awards, including King, who claimed the English-language ... Read More »

November 18, 2014 | Filed under: Awards

Photos: TD Canadian Children’s Literature Awards

By Dory Cerny

On Nov. 6, authors, illustrators, publishing types, and media mingled at the annual TD Canadian Children's Literature Awards, administered by the Canadian Children's Book Centre. The school-themed gala was held at the Carlu in Toronto, ... Read More »

November 11, 2014 | Filed under: Awards, Children's publishing

Photos: Small Print Toronto celebrates Roald Dahl Day

By Dory Cerny

Almost 400 golden-ticket-holding fans turned out at the Toronto Reference Library on Oct. 19 to celebrate Small Print Toronto's Roald Dahl Day and the 50th anniversary of one of the author's most beloved works for ... Read More »

October 22, 2014 | Filed under: Children's publishing, Events

Quebec Writers’ Federation releases literary award shortlists

By Dory Cerny

The Quebec Writers' Federation has revealed the shortlists for the 2014 QWF Literary Awards, which will be handed out at a gala in Montreal on Nov. 18. The theme of the event, to be hosted ... Read More »

October 16, 2014 | Filed under: Awards

OLA announces Forest of Reading nominations

By Dory Cerny

The Ontario Library Association has announced the books selected for this year's Forest of Reading program, which sees more than 250,000 children participate annually via registered school and public libraries. The nine categories include three ... Read More »

October 15, 2014 | Filed under: Awards, Book news, Children's publishing, Libraries

RIP Winnie-the-Pooh, National Book Awards finalists announced, and more

By Dory Cerny

Winnie-the-Pooh's obituary U.S. National Book Awards finalists announced The Guardian's list of 50 culturally ... Read More »

October 15, 2014 | Filed under: Book links

Julie Flett’s picture books honour her aboriginal heritage

By Dory Cerny

Julie Flett is a Cree-Métis author and illustrator whose titles include the Governor General’s Literary Award–nominated Owls See Clearly at Night: A Michif Alphabet/Lii Yiiboo Nayaapiwak lii Swer: L’alfabet di Michif; Little You (text by ... Read More »

October 8, 2014 | Filed under: Children's publishing

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The Casual Optimist’s book covers of the year

Second Story Press launches aboriginal writing contest

Kidlit books of the year 2014

Thomas King and Michael Harris give HarperCollins Canada Governor General’s double win

Photos: TD Canadian Children’s Literature Awards

Photos: Small Print Toronto celebrates Roald Dahl Day

Quebec Writers’ Federation releases literary award shortlists

OLA announces Forest of Reading nominations

RIP Winnie-the-Pooh, National Book Awards finalists announced, and more

Julie Flett’s picture books honour her aboriginal heritage

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