Whenever it appeared that anti-Semitism or fascism was on the rise, Erna could be relied upon to tackle the situation with a depth of historical understanding, informed by her profound humanity, Marc Côté writes.
Obituary: Jean Lenore Wilson
Richard Nadeau to retire from Figure 1
Richard Nadeau, Figure 1 Publishing’s co-founder and executive vice president of sales & distribution, is set to retire in April.
2021 in memoriam: those we lost
Over the course of this past year, the world of Canadian letters has lost a number of notable members.
Greystone’s second-ever publisher, Jen Gauthier, on press’s future
Jen Gauthier, the new publisher at the independent Vancouver publishing house, plans to continue Greystone’s focus on nonfiction, as well as the translation and sales of international books.
Transatlantic Agency’s Shaun Bradley retiring
Shaun Bradley, a senior agent and founding member of the Transatlantic Agency, is retiring after 20 years at the agency.
Obituary: Chris Keen
Jessica Mosher named president, publisher, and CEO of UTP
Mosher will be taking over as president, publisher, and CEO of the press as of November 1.
Esi Edugyan brings Black historical figures out of the shadows
In this year’s CBC Massey Lectures, two-time Giller winner Esi Edugyan tells the stories of overlooked Black figures from history in essays that explore art, white allyship, samurais, and more.
Memorial: Roy MacSkimming remembering Naïm Kattan, 1928–2021
From the mid-1960s to the late ’80s, Kattan and his distinctive bushy moustache were ubiquitous at literary events across the country.
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