by Ryan Porter

What agents and publishers are bringing to the 2020 London Book Fair (updated)

When the London Book Fair kicks off on March 10, Canadian publishers and agents will be on the ground to introduce their authors to an international audience. Ian Williams's Giller-winning novel Reproduction, Justin Ling's forthcoming ... Read More »

February 24, 2020

BIPOC of Publishing in Canada association announces mentorship program

By Ryan Porter

The group BIPOC of Publishing in Canada has announced a mentorship program for people of colour with aspirations to work in publishing. The BIPOC of Publishing Mentorship program will connect established people of colour in ... Read More »

February 24, 2020

Ivan Coyote’s body of work recognized with Freedom to Read Award

By Ryan Porter

Writer, performer, and activist Ivan Coyote has won the 2020 Freedom to Read Award, presented by The Writers' Union of Canada. Coyote was selected for the honour, which celebrates a writer whose work celebrates the ... Read More »

February 24, 2020

Susin Nielsen, Kenneth Oppel, and Isabelle Arsenault nominated for 2020 Carnegie and Kate Greenaway Medals

By Ryan Porter

Canadian authors Susin Nielsen and Kenneth Oppel and Canadian illustrator Isabelle Arsenault have been longlisted for this year’s Carnegie and Kate Greenaway Medals. The winners of the prize for the best children’s writing and illustration, ... Read More »

February 20, 2020

Daily Deals: ECW announces second essay collection from Anne T. Donahue

By Ryan Porter

ECW Press senior editor Jen Knoch has acquired world rights to Anne T. Donahue’s Small Tornadoes: Essays. In her second book of essays, Donahue reflects on life in her 30s. Publication is expected for fall 2021. ... Read More »

February 20, 2020

Address change: Drawn & Quarterly

By Ryan Porter

Effective Feb. 24, the head office of Drawn & Quarterly Books will be moving to ... Read More »

February 20, 2020

Personnel changes: Wattpad Books

By Ryan Porter

Wattpad Books has announced three new hires: Tina McIntyre joins as interim head of publishing for Wattpad Studios. McIntyre was previously senior executive director of content development at Hachette Book Group and worked in marketing ... Read More »

February 20, 2020

Daily Deals: Board book by Jessica Young, illustrated by Geneviève Godbout, to HMH

By Ryan Porter

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt’s Bethany Vinhaterio has acquired world rights to Jessica Young’s board book Baby’s Here!, illustrated by Geneviève Godbout. The interactive board book encourages the bond between child and new baby through nurturing activities ... Read More »

February 18, 2020

How Harlequin aims to retain its iconic status by expanding into trade titles and adding realistic diversity

By Ryan Porter

Champagne was popping at Harlequin’s downtown Toronto headquarters one Thursday morning in January. The Wives, a suspense novel by Tarryn Fisher from Harlequin’s Graydon House imprint, had debuted at number one on the Toronto Star ... Read More »

February 13, 2020

Daily Deals: ECW acquires two non-fiction books for spring 2021

By Ryan Porter

ECW Press’s Jennifer Smith has acquired world rights to two non-fiction books. Jean François Ménard, writing with Marie Malchelosse, will publish The Corporate Olympian. Ménard, a mental-performance coach, shares practical strategies for tackling tough challenges, managing ... Read More »

February 13, 2020

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What agents and publishers are bringing to the 2020 London Book Fair (updated)

BIPOC of Publishing in Canada association announces mentorship program

Ivan Coyote’s body of work recognized with Freedom to Read Award

Susin Nielsen, Kenneth Oppel, and Isabelle Arsenault nominated for 2020 Carnegie and Kate Greenaway Medals

Daily Deals: ECW announces second essay collection from Anne T. Donahue

Address change: Drawn & Quarterly

Personnel changes: Wattpad Books

Daily Deals: Board book by Jessica Young, illustrated by Geneviève Godbout, to HMH

How Harlequin aims to retain its iconic status by expanding into trade titles and adding realistic diversity

Daily Deals: ECW acquires two non-fiction books for spring 2021

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