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Alberta Book Publishing Award and Alberta Literary Award winners revealed

The Writers' Guild of Alberta and the Book Publishers Association of Alberta announced the winners of the Alberta Book Publishing Awards and the Alberta Literary Awards at a gala Sunday night. Alberta Book Publishing Award ... Read More »

May 28, 2013 | Filed under: Awards

About a boy: Richard Van Camp and The Lesser Blessed

By Omar Mouallem

Richard Van Camp is a household name in the North. Will his new book “ and the film adaptation of his novel, The Lesser Blessed “ introduce his unique brand of storytelling to audiences south ... Read More »

May 28, 2013 | Filed under: Authors

Richard Wagamese wins First Nation Communities Read competition

By Maria Siassina

First Nation Communities Read has revealed Richard Wagamese's Indian Horse (Douglas & McIntyre) as the winner of the annual community-reading program. Chosen from more than 35 submissions, a jury of librarians from First Nation public ... Read More »

May 21, 2013 | Filed under: Awards

First Nation Communities Read shortlist announced

By Maria Siassina

The First Nation Communities Read program has revealed its 10th anniversary shortlist. Among the finalists is Richard Wagamese's novel Indian Horse (Douglas & McIntyre), a Q&Q book of the year for 2012. The other shortlisted titles are: Motorcycles and ... Read More »

May 7, 2013 | Filed under: Awards

Saskatchewan Book Awards nominees announced

By Natalie Sequeira

The finalists for the 20th anniversary of the Saskatchewan Book Awards were announced Feb. 14 in Regina and Saskatoon. According to program director Carol Todd, this year's nominees showcase "the richness of the Saskatchewan literary ... Read More »

February 19, 2013 | Filed under: Awards

Joseph Boyden’s new novel to examine Canada’s formative years

By Safa Jinje

Joseph Boyden's writing interweaves the multifarious spirit of Canadian experiences by drawing upon a wealth of northern narratives. His first novel, Three Day Road (Penguin Canada), examines the trauma of the First World War through ... Read More »

October 18, 2012 | Filed under: Deals

Canadian books win Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards

By Sue Carter

Five Canadian titles were honoured by the Moonbeam Children's Book Awards, which recognize the best in North American children's and YA writing and illustration. A panel of educators, librarians, booksellers, and reviewers selected Run Marco ... Read More »

October 9, 2012 | Filed under: Awards

Burt Award recognizes YA lit by First Nations, Metis, and Inuit authors

By Sue Carter

Canadian literary organization CODE has announced a new award for works of YA fiction by native authors in Canada. Established in collaboration with philanthropist William Burt and the Literary Prizes Foundation, the Burt Award for ... Read More »

September 5, 2012 | Filed under: Awards

Fall preview 2012: books for young people

By Dory Cerny

The season of high-profile literary awards and author festivals is on its way, and there's no shortage of new releases from marquee names. In the July/August issue, Q&Q looks ahead at some of the fall's ... Read More »

August 13, 2012 | Filed under: Book news, Preview

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