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David Rakoff posthumously nominated for Audie Award

Several Canadian-authored titles are up for 2014 Audie Awards, including a posthumous nomination for David Rakoff's final narrated audiobook, Love, Dishonor, Marry, Die, Cherish, Perish. Organized by the Audio Publishers Association, the U.S. awards recognize ... Read More »

February 20, 2014 | Filed under: Awards

Anne Carson shortlisted for new international Folio Prize

By Emma Renda

Canadian poet Anne Carson is among the nominees for the inaugural Folio Prize honouring the best English-language books published in Britain. Carson's long-form poem Red Doc> made the shortlist of eight finalists "” including five ... Read More »

February 10, 2014 | Filed under: Awards

Shaughnessy Cohen Prize for political writing shortlist announced

By Emma Renda

The Writers' Trust of Canada has released the shortlist for the 14th Shaughnessy Cohen Prize for Political Writing. Former Globe and Mail foreign correspondent Graeme Smith is up for yet another honour. His memoir, The ... Read More »

February 4, 2014 | Filed under: Awards

McGill-Queen’s art books dominate Melva J. Dwyer Award shortlist

By Sue Carter

Four McGill-Queen's University Press titles have been nominated for the Melva J. Dwyer Award, which honours reference materials relating to Canadian art and architecture. Also of note is the inclusion of Canadian Online Art Books, ... Read More »

February 1, 2014 | Filed under: Awards

Nathan Filer takes Costa for debut novel

By Emma Renda

In a shocking turn at Tuesday's Costa Book Awards ceremony, Nathan Filer took the overall prize for his debut novel, The Shock of the Fall. Filer's victory upset expectations for a win by Kate Atkinson, who ... Read More »

January 29, 2014 | Filed under: Awards

YA author Ken Setterington receives American Library Association honours

By Sue Carter

The American Library Association has announced its 2014 youth media award winners. Ken Setterington's non-fiction Branded by the Pink Triangle (Second Story Press) was one of three titles to receive honours for the Stonewall Children's ... Read More »

January 28, 2014 | Filed under: Awards, Children's publishing

Lionel Gelber Prize longlist announced

By Emma Renda

Three Canadian authors are on the 2014 Lionel Gelber Prize longlist for English-language non-fiction on foreign affairs. Ronald J. Diebert, a professor at the University of Toronto's Munk School of Global Affairs and an expert in ... Read More »

January 28, 2014 | Filed under: Awards

The Man with the Violin wins ebook award in NYC

By Emma Renda

Annick Press took home the award for best children's ebook at this year's Digital Book Awards gala in New York City. The Man with the Violin, written by Kathy Stinson and illustrated by DuÅ¡an PetriÄiÄ‡, is ... Read More »

January 25, 2014 | Filed under: Awards, Children's publishing

RBC Taylor Prize reveals finalists

By Sue Carter

Several familiar names are vying for this year's RBC Taylor Prize, which celebrates excellence in literary non-fiction. Former Globe and Mail foreign correspondent Graeme Smith continues to dominate with The Dogs Are Eating Them Now, ... Read More »

January 16, 2014 | Filed under: Awards

McGill-Queen’s University Press wins Wilson Prize for Publishing Canadian History

By Julie Baldassi

McGill-Queen's University Press is the recipient of the 2013 Wilson Prize for Publishing Canadian History. Sponsored by the L.R. Wilson Institute for Canadian History at McMaster University, the $10,000 prize recognizes publishers that have "excelled at ... Read More »

January 9, 2014 | Filed under: Awards

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Search Results by tag: Awards

David Rakoff posthumously nominated for Audie Award

Anne Carson shortlisted for new international Folio Prize

Shaughnessy Cohen Prize for political writing shortlist announced

McGill-Queen’s art books dominate Melva J. Dwyer Award shortlist

Nathan Filer takes Costa for debut novel

YA author Ken Setterington receives American Library Association honours

Lionel Gelber Prize longlist announced

The Man with the Violin wins ebook award in NYC

RBC Taylor Prize reveals finalists

McGill-Queen’s University Press wins Wilson Prize for Publishing Canadian History

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