by Ryan Porter

Atlantic publishing declares September 19 “I’m Buying an NB Book!” day

New Brunswick’s publishing community has declared September 19 the first annual “I’m Buying an NB Book!” day. Booksellers, authors, and publishers in New Brunswick are encouraged to contribute their own creative marketing to the event, ... Read More »

September 8, 2020

14 titles announced for Giller longlist, including first graphic novel

By Ryan Porter

Fourteen titles have been longlisted for the 2020 Scotiabank Giller Prize. The winning author will receive $100,000 and the five shortlisted authors will each receive $10,000. Canadian novels and short-fiction collections published between Oct. 1, ... Read More »

September 8, 2020

Daily Deals: HighWater Press sells audio rights for graphic novel anthology This Place to CBC Books

By Ryan Porter

CBC Books has acquired audio adaptation rights to HighWater Press's This Place: 150 Years Retold. The graphic novel anthology will be adapted into a 10-episode podcast hosted by Rosanna Deerchild, to air on CBC Radio ... Read More »

September 3, 2020

Personnel change: Greystone Kids

By Ryan Porter

Linda Pruessen has joined Greystone Kids, an imprint of Greystone Books, as middle reader editor. In addition to her work with Greystone Kids, Linda will continue to do freelance editing work. Prussen formerly served as ... Read More »

September 3, 2020

Daily Deal: Anansi acquires debut novel

By Ryan Porter

House of Anansi Press has acquired world rights to Pamela Korgemagi's debut novel The Hunter and the Old Woman. The book is about the intertwined destiny between a man and a cougar. Publication is expected ... Read More »

September 1, 2020

Vivek Shraya talks revisiting her tender debut God Loves Hair with a 10th-anniversary edition

By Ryan Porter

In 2010, when Vivek Shraya self-published God Loves Hair, a collection of linked stories about an Indian-Canadian child’s queer coming of age, it was a creative diversion from the doldrums of the author’s music career. ... Read More »

August 31, 2020

Winners announced for the Sunburst Award for Excellence in Canadian Literature of the Fantastic

By Ryan Porter

The winners of the Sunburst Award for Excellence in Canadian Literature of the Fantastic have been announced. The $1,000 winner in the adult fiction category is Silvia Moreno-Garcia for her Mayan mythology-inspired fantasy Gods of ... Read More »

August 31, 2020

Personnel change: Gordon Hill Press

By Ryan Porter

Vannessa Barnier has joined Gordon Hill Press in the role of publicist. Barnier previously worked as publicist for ... Read More »

August 27, 2020

Daily Deals: CBC host Steve Patterson’s book on fatherhood to Penguin Canada

By Ryan Porter

Penguin Canada’s Scott Sellers has acquired North American rights to CBC host and stand-up Steve Patterson’s Dad Up!: Long-Time Comedian, First-Time Father. The non-fiction book explores the trials and tribulations of being a parent today. ... Read More »

August 27, 2020

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Atlantic publishing declares September 19 “I’m Buying an NB Book!” day

14 titles announced for Giller longlist, including first graphic novel

Daily Deals: HighWater Press sells audio rights for graphic novel anthology This Place to CBC Books

Personnel change: Greystone Kids

Daily Deal: Anansi acquires debut novel

Vivek Shraya talks revisiting her tender debut God Loves Hair with a 10th-anniversary edition

Winners announced for the Sunburst Award for Excellence in Canadian Literature of the Fantastic

Personnel change: Gordon Hill Press

Daily Deals: CBC host Steve Patterson’s book on fatherhood to Penguin Canada

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