The Lionel Gelber Prize for foreign-affairs writing has gone to Columbia University history professor Adam Tooze for his book Crashed: How a Decade of Financial Crises Changed the World.
#ownvoices: Tanya Boteju turns reign as a drag king into funny, fresh debut
Tanya Boteju’s debut YA novel Kings, Queens, and In-Betweens is inspired by her own experience, including time spent as a drag king.
#ownvoices: Ben Philippe wrote the pop-culture savvy Black teen he wanted to see
Ben Philippe was inspired by his own experience as a Black Québécois teen in Texas for The Field Guide to the North American Teenager.
#ownvoices: Inuk author Aviaq Johnston considers herself very modern – but her novels are steeped in traditional storytelling
Aviaq Johnston talks about bringing authentic culture to her Inuit YA series.
Daily Deals: HarperCollins acquires Algonquin Anishnaabe writer Karen McBride’s debut novel at auction
Bruce Walsh, University of Regina Press part ways
Bruce Walsh, founding director of the University of Regina Press, has parted ways with the publisher.
Byron Eggenschwiler on illustrating Kyo Maclear’s Operatic (and Q&Q’s March cover)
Illustrator Byron Eggenschwiler on working with heavyweight kids author Kyo Maclear – and Quill & Quire’s March cover.
Illustrators bring new spin to the legacy of Robert Munsch’s frequent collaborator Michael Martchenko
A new generation of illustrators take inspiration from Robert Munsch’s legendary collaborator Michael Martchenko.
Jennica Harper to adapt, executive produce The Marrow Thieves TV series alongside author Cherie Dimaline
Seasoned screenwriter and producer Jennica Harper (Cardinal, Motive) will join author Cherie Dimaline in the anticipated television adaptation of YA blockbuster The Marrow Thieves.