by Julie Baldassi

Creative writing’s job problem, what British kids are(n’t) reading, and more

Making sense of creative writing’s job problem The most common reading material for British children is the text message Ken Follett on why he can’t stand whimsical fantasy Final instalment of Elena Ferrante’s Neapolitan trilogy released ... Read More »

September 10, 2014 | Filed under: Book links

Hamilton’s Supercrawl introduces reading installations

By Julie Baldassi

This weekend, Hamilton will host its annual Supercrawl in the historic James Street North area, an open-doors street festival that showcases the city’s thriving arts and culture scene, and brings in talent from abroad. This ... Read More »

September 9, 2014 | Filed under: Events

Booker shortlist revealed, Harry Potter still everyone’s favourite book, and more

By Julie Baldassi

Three Brits, two Americans, and an Australian are finalists for the Man Booker Prize for fiction Chloë Sevigny signs a photography book deal, Sonic Youth’s Kim Gordon to pen foreword Harry Potter tops the “10 Books That ... Read More »

September 9, 2014 | Filed under: Book links

Q&A: Bill Brownstein on the legacy of filmmaker John Dunning

By Julie Baldassi

Behind some of the most celebrated Canadian filmmakers is John Dunning, a producer from the Montreal borough of Verdun who helped to kickstart the careers of David Cronenberg, Denys Arcand, and Ivan Reitman. Dunning and his longtime ... Read More »

September 8, 2014 | Filed under: Book culture

Jo Roberts makes the Dayton Literary Peace Prize shortlist

By Julie Baldassi

Toronto writer and anthropologist Jo Roberts is among 12 finalists for the Dayton Literary Peace Prize, an international award for fiction and non-fiction books that promote intercultural understanding. A winner in each category will be ... Read More »

September 8, 2014 | Filed under: Awards

Literary Press Group launches new book-selling website

By Julie Baldassi

Following the success of the Literary Press Group’s online holiday pop-up shop All Lit Up, the non-profit sales and marketing organization is launching a book-selling website. When the All Lit Up site officially goes live ... Read More »

September 4, 2014

Personnel change: Goose Lane Editions

By Julie Baldassi

Goose Lane Editions has hired Kathleen Peacock as publicity manager, a position previously shared by Corey Redekop and Colleen Kitts-Goguen. Peacock is the author of several books for young adults, including Willowgrove, the third volume in the Hemlock ... Read More »

September 4, 2014

Deals: Penguin Random House Canada acquires two New Face of Fiction debuts; Dan Falk sells abroad; and more

By Julie Baldassi

Random House of Canada executive publisher Louise Dennys has acquired world rights (excluding U.S.) to 2010 Journey Prize finalist Lynne Kutsukake’s debut novel The Translation of Love, about a young girl in 1947 American-occupied Tokyo who writes ... Read More »

September 4, 2014

Emily Gould, Joseph Boyden, Anna Todd added to IFOA’s full line-up

By Julie Baldassi

Emily Gould, Joseph Boyden, and 46 others have been added to the full list for the International Festival of Authors’ 35th edition, which takes place Oct. 23 to Nov. 2. For the first time, the ... Read More »

September 2, 2014 | Filed under: Events

2013 Lane Anderson Awards nominees announced

By Julie Baldassi

The shortlists for the annual Lane Anderson Award have been announced, with three adult and three young reader titles in contention for the $10,000 prize in each category. The award recognizes the best Canadian science ... Read More »

September 2, 2014 | Filed under: Awards

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Creative writing’s job problem, what British kids are(n’t) reading, and more

Hamilton’s Supercrawl introduces reading installations

Booker shortlist revealed, Harry Potter still everyone’s favourite book, and more

Q&A: Bill Brownstein on the legacy of filmmaker John Dunning

Jo Roberts makes the Dayton Literary Peace Prize shortlist

Literary Press Group launches new book-selling website

Personnel change: Goose Lane Editions

Deals: Penguin Random House Canada acquires two New Face of Fiction debuts; Dan Falk sells abroad; and more

Emily Gould, Joseph Boyden, Anna Todd added to IFOA’s full line-up

2013 Lane Anderson Awards nominees announced

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