by Ryan Porter

A photograph of Orca Book Publisher's office

How publishers  are rethinking the role of the office during COVID-19

Orca Book Publishers’ 22 staff members have been holding frequent meetings on Zoom these days, much like publishers across the country as the pandemic drags on. But Orca’s staff isn’t videoconferencing from home: they call ... Read More »

March 22, 2021

Q&A: Indigo CEO Heather Reisman on how podcasting supports her bookselling mission

By Ryan Porter

Heather Reisman, CEO of Indigo Books and Music and arguably Canada’s most influential booklover, has a new way of sharing her latest favourite read. In January, she launched the podcast Well Said, interviewing writers about ... Read More »

March 15, 2021

Canada Reads winner Joshua Whitehead: Representing Two-Spirit and Indigenous excellence “the highest honour”

By Ryan Porter

Tears were shed both onscreen and off as actor Devery Jacobs defended Joshua Whitehead’s queer Indigenous character study Jonny Appleseed on CBC’s influential book competition Canada Reads. Whitehead’s debut novel won the 20th anniversary edition. ... Read More »

March 11, 2021

In-person literary programming not guaranteed for Canada as Frankfurt announces hybrid festival

By Ryan Porter

Virtual programming will be prioritized as Canada prepares for its guest of honour role at the Frankfurt Book Fair this October. The international book market announced this week that it would hold a hybrid virtual ... Read More »

March 11, 2021

Finalists announced for Winterset Award

By Ryan Porter

The finalists have been announced for the BMO Winterset Award, celebrating literary work by a writer from Newfoundland and Labrador. The $12,500 prize will be awarded on March 25. Twenty-three works were submitted with finalists ... Read More »

March 3, 2021

Geoffrey Ursell, 1943 – 2021, remembered as “the heart” of Regina’s Coteau Books

By Ryan Porter

The Saskatchewan writing community is grieving the loss of one of its own. Geoffrey Ursell, a cofounder of the Regina press Coteau Books, passed away in Saskatoon on Feb. 21 after a long battle with ... Read More »

March 2, 2021

Sarah Polley to publish personal-essay collection with Hamish Hamilton

By Ryan Porter

Actor and director Sarah Polley will publish her first book in March 2022 as part of a two-book deal with Hamish Hamilton Canada. Run Towards the Danger tells five stories through personal essays. Nicole Winstanley, ... Read More »

February 25, 2021

Access Copyright Foundation calls for applications for $3,000 Professional Development grant

By Ryan Porter

Professional writers, arts workers, and publishers are among those invited to apply for the Access Copyright Foundation’s Professional Development grant. The grant, worth up to $3,000, supports Canadian writers, artists, and arts professionals, as well ... Read More »

February 24, 2021

Canisia Lubrin joins M&S as poetry editor

By Ryan Porter

Canisia Lubrin will join McClelland & Stewart as poetry editor beginning April 1. The celebrated poet and author will succeed poet Dionne Brand, who began acquiring poetry for M&S in 2014 as a member of ... Read More »

February 23, 2021

Louise Penny, Hillary Clinton to write thriller for S&S

By Ryan Porter

Bestselling mystery author Louise Penny, CM, has teamed with Hillary Rodham Clinton to write a political thriller for Simon & Schuster and St. Martin’s Press. State of Terror, publishing Oct. 12, follows a newly appointed ... Read More »

February 23, 2021

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How publishers  are rethinking the role of the office during COVID-19

Q&A: Indigo CEO Heather Reisman on how podcasting supports her bookselling mission

Canada Reads winner Joshua Whitehead: Representing Two-Spirit and Indigenous excellence “the highest honour”

In-person literary programming not guaranteed for Canada as Frankfurt announces hybrid festival

Finalists announced for Winterset Award

Geoffrey Ursell, 1943 – 2021, remembered as “the heart” of Regina’s Coteau Books

Sarah Polley to publish personal-essay collection with Hamish Hamilton

Access Copyright Foundation calls for applications for $3,000 Professional Development grant

Canisia Lubrin joins M&S as poetry editor

Louise Penny, Hillary Clinton to write thriller for S&S

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