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Children’s Book Links: Dysptopian YA is out and teen suicide stories are in; will there be a sequel to Eleanor & Park?

Rainbow Rowell wrote an outline for an Eleanor & Park sequel. But will she actually write the book? (Refinery 29) Criticism of the upcoming dystopian YA novel American Heart, which features Muslim characters, causes Kirkus to withdraw ... Read More »

October 18, 2017 | Filed under: Book news, Children's publishing

Gord Downie, songwriter, author, dies at 53

By Conan Tobias

Gord Downie, the Tragically Hip frontman and Canadian icon, died at his home on the night of Oct. 17, according to a statement released by his family on the band's website. He was 53. Last May, ... Read More »

October 18, 2017 | Filed under: Book news

Author removed from 2017 Journey Prize shortlist

By Becky Robertson

The Writers' Trust of Canada and McClelland & Stewart have announced that Richard Kelly Kemick, one of three finalists for this year's Writers’ Trust of Canada/McClelland & Stewart Journey Prize, has been taken out of ... Read More »

October 5, 2017 | Filed under: Awards, Book news

Canadian titles among diverse kids’ books librarian suggests to Melania Trump

By Becky Robertson

A school librarian in Cambridge, Massachusetts, has made headlines for turning down a bundle of Dr. Seuss books donated to her institution by First Lady Melania Trump. In public blog posts explaining her decision, librarian Liz Phipps ... Read More »

October 2, 2017 | Filed under: Book culture, Book news

Five Canadian publishing professionals head to Paris for inaugural Books in Translation fellowship

By Becky Robertson

Five representatives from Canadian publishers will be participating in the inaugural Books in Translation Paris Fellowship. The pre–Frankfurt Book Fair program, announced by the French consulate in March, aims to promote professional development and relationships between ... Read More »

September 26, 2017 | Filed under: Book news

Polaris winner Lido Pimienta to perform “live graphic novel”

By Sue Carter

Lido Pimienta, the Toronto-based, Colombian-born musician who took home this year's Polaris Prize for her album La Papessa, will be performing what she describes as a "live graphic novel" at this year's Caminos Festival, Oct. 6 ... Read More »

September 25, 2017 | Filed under: Book news

HarperCollins hosts charity “moving sale” at Word on the Street

By Sue Carter

Packing for a move, especially if you have shelves full of books, is always a tough job. But imagine what that experience must be like for a publisher. HarperCollins, which has confirmed it is in ... Read More »

September 22, 2017 | Filed under: Book news

Toronto Book Garden, honouring Toronto Book Award winners, opens this weekend

By Becky Robertson

Toronto's Harbourfront neighbourhood will be home to a new literary-themed garden commemorating past Toronto Book Award winners. Each recipient of the city's top literary accolade will be honoured with a paving stone engraved with their name ... Read More »

September 21, 2017 | Filed under: Authors, Awards, Book news

Margaret Atwood and Alias Grace take over the Penguin Shop

By Sue Carter

Just one day after ruling the Emmy Awards for the television adaptation of her novel The Handmaid's Tale, Margaret Atwood is taking over Toronto's Penguin Shop to promote the premiere of another adapted title, Alias ... Read More »

September 18, 2017 | Filed under: Book news

Handmaid’s Tale adaptation wins five Emmys

By Becky Robertson

The screen adaptation of Margaret Atwood's 1985 novel A Handmaid's Tale has won five Emmy Awards, including one for best drama series this year – the first show from a streaming service to receive the accolade. Shot in ... Read More »

September 18, 2017 | Filed under: Awards, Book news

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Children’s Book Links: Dysptopian YA is out and teen suicide stories are in; will there be a sequel to Eleanor & Park?

Gord Downie, songwriter, author, dies at 53

Author removed from 2017 Journey Prize shortlist

Canadian titles among diverse kids’ books librarian suggests to Melania Trump

Five Canadian publishing professionals head to Paris for inaugural Books in Translation fellowship

Polaris winner Lido Pimienta to perform “live graphic novel”

HarperCollins hosts charity “moving sale” at Word on the Street

Toronto Book Garden, honouring Toronto Book Award winners, opens this weekend

Margaret Atwood and Alias Grace take over the Penguin Shop

Handmaid’s Tale adaptation wins five Emmys

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