Awards

Shaughnessy Cohen Prize for political writing shortlist announced

The Writers' Trust of Canada has released the shortlist for the 14th Shaughnessy Cohen Prize for Political Writing. Former Globe and Mail foreign correspondent Graeme Smith is up for yet another honour. His memoir, The ... Read More »

February 4, 2014 | Filed under: Awards

McGill-Queen’s art books dominate Melva J. Dwyer Award shortlist

By Sue Carter

Four McGill-Queen's University Press titles have been nominated for the Melva J. Dwyer Award, which honours reference materials relating to Canadian art and architecture. Also of note is the inclusion of Canadian Online Art Books, ... Read More »

February 1, 2014 | Filed under: Awards

Nathan Filer takes Costa for debut novel

By Emma Renda

In a shocking turn at Tuesday's Costa Book Awards ceremony, Nathan Filer took the overall prize for his debut novel, The Shock of the Fall. Filer's victory upset expectations for a win by Kate Atkinson, who ... Read More »

January 29, 2014 | Filed under: Awards

YA author Ken Setterington receives American Library Association honours

By Sue Carter

The American Library Association has announced its 2014 youth media award winners. Ken Setterington's non-fiction Branded by the Pink Triangle (Second Story Press) was one of three titles to receive honours for the Stonewall Children's ... Read More »

January 28, 2014 | Filed under: Awards, Children's publishing

Lionel Gelber Prize longlist announced

By Emma Renda

Three Canadian authors are on the 2014 Lionel Gelber Prize longlist for English-language non-fiction on foreign affairs. Ronald J. Diebert, a professor at the University of Toronto's Munk School of Global Affairs and an expert in ... Read More »

January 28, 2014 | Filed under: Awards

The Man with the Violin wins ebook award in NYC

By Emma Renda

Annick Press took home the award for best children's ebook at this year's Digital Book Awards gala in New York City. The Man with the Violin, written by Kathy Stinson and illustrated by DuÅ¡an PetriÄiÄ‡, is ... Read More »

January 25, 2014 | Filed under: Awards, Children's publishing

RBC Taylor Prize reveals finalists

By Sue Carter

Several familiar names are vying for this year's RBC Taylor Prize, which celebrates excellence in literary non-fiction. Former Globe and Mail foreign correspondent Graeme Smith continues to dominate with The Dogs Are Eating Them Now, ... Read More »

January 16, 2014 | Filed under: Awards

McGill-Queen’s University Press wins Wilson Prize for Publishing Canadian History

By Julie Baldassi

McGill-Queen's University Press is the recipient of the 2013 Wilson Prize for Publishing Canadian History. Sponsored by the L.R. Wilson Institute for Canadian History at McMaster University, the $10,000 prize recognizes publishers that have "excelled at ... Read More »

January 9, 2014 | Filed under: Awards

Toronto Star Dispatches shortlisted for Digital Book Awards

By Sue Carter

Two Toronto Star ebooks have been shortlisted for Digital Book Awards, which "celebrate innovation in apps and ebook publishing." Life after Life: The Story of Wayne Ford, Rehabilitated Teenage Murderer by Paul Hunter and That ... Read More »

December 19, 2013 | Filed under: Awards, Digital publishing and technology

RBC Taylor Prize reveals 2014 jurors, longlist

By Sue Carter

The RBC Taylor Prize has announced its 2014 jurors and longlist. The $25,000 national award, formerly known as the Charles Taylor Prize for Non-fiction, announced its rebranding earlier this week, along with a new $10,000 ... Read More »

December 11, 2013 | Filed under: Awards

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Shaughnessy Cohen Prize for political writing shortlist announced

McGill-Queen’s art books dominate Melva J. Dwyer Award shortlist

Nathan Filer takes Costa for debut novel

YA author Ken Setterington receives American Library Association honours

Lionel Gelber Prize longlist announced

The Man with the Violin wins ebook award in NYC

RBC Taylor Prize reveals finalists

McGill-Queen’s University Press wins Wilson Prize for Publishing Canadian History

Toronto Star Dispatches shortlisted for Digital Book Awards

RBC Taylor Prize reveals 2014 jurors, longlist

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