Chris Turner wins 2023 Shaughnessy Cohen Prize for Political Writing
The jury called How to Be a Climate Optimist “a self-help guide for the planet and a masterclass in brisk, vivid storytelling.”
Steady at the helm: Montreal’s Véhicule Press turns 50
The day-to-day operations of Véhicule Press look a little different now than they would have in the press’s early days in 1973. The driving force behind the press, however, has remained the same.
Shortlists for 2023 Western Canada Jewish Book Awards announced
The winners of the awards will be named in Vancouver on May 24.
Di Brandt named recipient of 2023 Manitoba Arts Award
The $30,000 award recognizes artistic excellence and contribution to the development of the arts in the province.
Finalists announced for sixth annual Indigenous Voices Awards
The annual awards honour the sovereignty of Indigenous creative voices and support the work of Indigenous writers. The recipients of this year’s awards will be announced on June 21.
Finalists announced for 2023 Trillium Book Awards
The winners will be announced on June 20.
Rights Deal: Barbara Fradkin
Telling Tales names Heather Kanabe as new executive director
Telling Tales, the children’s literary festival based in Hamilton, Ontario, has named Heather Kanabe their new executive director. She takes over for the festival’s founder Susan Jasper.
Fatimah Asghar wins inaugural $150K Carol Shields Prize
Asghar was named the winner at an event at Parnassus Books in Nashville, Tennessee.
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