Kawaja was one of three finalists for the $12,500 prize that celebrates excellence in Newfoundland and Labrador writing.
Kate Beaton’s Ducks wins 2023 Canada Reads
Beaton’s book, published last July by Drawn & Quarterly, was championed by Jeopardy! super-champion Mattea Roach, and beat out the other remaining book in the final vote.
U.S. court decides in favour of publishers over Internet Archive
The decision has been applauded by publishers and creators.

Reconciliation, fight against Big Tech among topics of shortlisted Shaugnessy Cohen titles
The winner of the $25,000 prize will be announced on May 10.