The aim is to find writing that reflects the experience of Indigenous peoples in Canada.
Kids Write 4 Kids contest now open
Students in Grades 4–8 are encouraged to submit an original story of fact or fiction, prose or poetry.
Nurjehan Aziz and Mawenzi House celebrate 40 years of championing diversity
Diversity and inclusivity were the core values that gave rise to the publisher Mawenzi House.

Darrel J. McLeod shares his road map from hardship to an exuberant life
McLeod’s first memoir, 2018’s Mamaskatch, won a Governor General’s Literary Award and was shortlisted for the RBC Taylor Prize.
Rights Deals: Jillian Tamaki and Mariko Tamaki, Kai Thomas, and four more
Between the Lines to publish mining book dropped by Springer Nature over libel chill
Testimonio: Canadian Mining in the Aftermath of Genocides in Guatemala is described as a collection of essays, news reports, and testimonials about the actions of Canadian mining companies in the Central American country.
Sarah Polley to publish personal-essay collection with Hamish Hamilton
Run Towards the Danger tells five stories through personal essays.

Kidlit Special: Three #ownvoices novels for young audiences
This spring, an actor, filmmaker, and musician each step away from their day jobs to publish personal #ownvoices books aimed at young readers.
TIFA brings discussion of Tom Stoppard’s life and works to virtual stage
The Toronto International Festival of Authors is bringing a discussion and performance of famed British playwright Tom Stoppard online next month.
Access Copyright Foundation calls for applications for $3,000 Professional Development grant
The grant supports Canadian writers, artists, and arts professionals, as well as their associated organizations, in funding training and education.