The prize celebrates books by independent presses.
Rights Deals: Jasmine Sealy, Mark Hume + 11 more
Comme des géants announces new English-language imprint Milky Way Picture Books
Milky Way Picture Books will debut with 6 titles this fall.

The founder of Canada Comics Open Library highlights four artists to watch
Four emerging creators who are producing powerful and visually unique work. Plus, three digital comics to follow.
Souvankham Thammavongsa, Kaie Kellough shortlisted for $10,000 Danuta Gleed award
The award will be presented May 27 at 3 p.m.
Shortlist announced for $50,000 Donner Prize
The prize celebrates Canadian public-policy writing.
Federal budget pledges $39.3 million for book industry by 2023
This funding includes $32.1 million dedicated to helping bookstores increase sales online and $7.2 million to promote Canada at the Frankfurt Book Fair.
Book on the human cost of global economics wins $15,000 Lionel Gelber Prize
The $15,000 prize celebrates English writing on foreign affairs.
Rights deals: Jeremy John and Emily Weedon

Summer Virtual Festival Guide: 7 virtual book events
Seven book festivals bring Canada’s literary landscape to your fingertips