Over the course of the pandemic, public libraries across the country have moved into uncharted territory to support their communities.

Over the course of the pandemic, public libraries across the country have moved into uncharted territory to support their communities.
“It was really important for us to talk about the systems that created this crisis,” Klein says.
“I’m looking for projects with a strong balance of art and writing – both elements should contribute equally to the work of telling the story.”
Each winner receives $2,000.
The award will cover an Indigenous student’s tuition for the 18-month master of publishing program.
Changes to the pulp-and-paper industry – some due to the COVID-19 pandemic, others that have been germinating for years – are beginning to affect production costs for Canada’s independent presses.
Each finalist will receive $6,000 and the winner will receive $60,000.
Seven months after their traditional October announcement, the 70 finalists for the 2020 Governor General’s Literary Awards were announced on May 4.