by Sue Carter

Five story collections vying for this year’s Danuta Gleed Literary Award

The Writers' Union of Canada has announced the five finalists for this year's Danuta Gleed Literary Award. The prize recognizes the best debut collection of English-language short fiction by a Canadian author. The jury, comprising ... Read More »

May 7, 2020

Between the Lines releases “revolutionary” COVID-19 essay anthology

By Sue Carter

Toronto indie press Between the Lines is releasing an ebook that addresses social-justice issues and the climate crisis in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. Sick of the System: Why the COVID-19 Recovery Must be ... Read More »

May 7, 2020

Personnel change: Brenna English-Loeb promoted to literary agent at Transatlantic Agency

By Sue Carter

Transatlantic Agency has promoted Brenna English-Loeb to the role of literary agent. English-Loeb joined the agency as associate agent in early 2019. She represents multiple award-winning author Melodie Campbell, professor Rebecca Ruth Gould, Ben Parzybok, ... Read More »

May 6, 2020

The Book Shelf in Guelph offers wine with book delivery service

By Sue Carter

When The Book Shelf closed its doors to the public on March 14 because of the COVID-19 crisis, the family-run business was in a unique position. The Minetts also operate a cinema and the restaurant/performance ... Read More »

May 4, 2020

People’s Co-op Bookstore launches urgent fundraising campaign ahead of 75th anniversary

By Sue Carter

The People’s Co-op Bookstore in Vancouver is urgently looking to raise funds ahead of its 75th anniversary in June. The member-run indie store, which was opened in 1945 by a coalition of social, political, and ... Read More »

May 4, 2020

Sue Goyette named Halifax’s new poet laureate

By Sue Carter

Award-winning writer Sue Goyette has been named Halifax's eighth poet laureate. She takes over from Afua Cooper, who has held the position since 2018. Goyette, who is the author of six poetry collections and a ... Read More »

May 4, 2020

Distribution change: Wolsak and Wynn

By Sue Carter

Effective immediately, Wolsak and Wynn Publishers Ltd. is no longer represented for sales by the Canadian Manda Group through the ... Read More »

April 30, 2020

Arsenal Pulp takes home two Publishing Triangle awards for Téa Mutonji and Kai Cheng Thom

By Sue Carter

Arsenal Pulp Press is a two-time winner at this year's Publishing Triangle Awards, which celebrate LGBTQ+ fiction, non-fiction, and poetry. The Vancouver publisher was nominated for four titles across several categories. Téa Mutonji took home the $1,000 Edmund ... Read More »

April 30, 2020

ACP “frustrated and disappointed” by federal court decision on copyright tariffs

By Sue Carter

The Association of Canadian Publishers has released a statement on the Federal Court of Appeal’s long-awaited decision in the legal action between Access Copyright and York University, expressing its frustration and disappointment over the ruling. ... Read More »

April 29, 2020

Lefty publishers form the international Radical Publishers Alliance, launching with an online book fair

By Sue Carter

A group of socially progressive independent publishers has formed a new coalition to help support each other during the COVID-19 crisis. The Radical Publishers Alliance, which includes Canadian publishers Between the Lines and Fernwood Publishing, ... Read More »

April 29, 2020

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Five story collections vying for this year’s Danuta Gleed Literary Award

Between the Lines releases “revolutionary” COVID-19 essay anthology

Personnel change: Brenna English-Loeb promoted to literary agent at Transatlantic Agency

The Book Shelf in Guelph offers wine with book delivery service

People’s Co-op Bookstore launches urgent fundraising campaign ahead of 75th anniversary

Sue Goyette named Halifax’s new poet laureate

Distribution change: Wolsak and Wynn

Arsenal Pulp takes home two Publishing Triangle awards for Téa Mutonji and Kai Cheng Thom

ACP “frustrated and disappointed” by federal court decision on copyright tariffs

Lefty publishers form the international Radical Publishers Alliance, launching with an online book fair

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