The deadline for submissions is March 31, 2022.
$40K U.S. nonfiction grant opens to Canadian writers
For the first time, Canadian nonfiction writers will be eligible to apply for the annual US $40,000 Whiting Creative Nonfiction Grant as it expands its eligibility criteria to include Canadians.
Francesca Ekwuyasi, Leanne Betasamosake Simpson among Canadians longlisted for Dublin Literary Award
Francesca Ekwuyasi and Leanne Betasamosake Simpson are among eight Canadian authors whose books have been longlisted for the 2022 Dublin Literary Award.
Biblioasis title named National Book Critics Circle finalist
In a first for a Canadian publisher, a book by Irish poet Doireann Ní Ghríofa, published in North America by Biblioasis, has been named a finalist for the 2021 National Book Critics Circle awards.
Casey Plett to chair 2022 Giller jury
Award-winning author Casey Plett will chair the 2022 Scotiabank Giller Prize jury, joined by fellow Canadians Kaie Kellough and Waubgeshig Rice, and American authors Katie Kitamura and Scott Spencer.
Canada Reads picks 15 titles to “inspire readers to reflect on community”
The five shortlisted titles and the panellists who choose to represent them will be announced on Jan. 26.
Yann Martel, Tomson Highway among new Order of Canada appointees
Award-winning author Yann Martel and celebrated playwright Tomson Highway are among five authors recently appointed to the Order of Canada.
Stephen R. Bown and Mark Carney share 2021 National Business Book Award
For the first time in the 36-year history of the National Business Book Award, two books have been named winners of the $30,000 award.
2021 Cundill History Prize winner announced
Historian Marjoleine Kars has won the $75,000 (U.S.) 2021 Cundill History Prize.
Sidura Ludwig, Sharon Kirsch among 2021 Vine Awards winners
Each winner receives $10,000. The winners were announced in a virtual ceremony on November 23.