by Attila Berki

Don McKay wins E.J. Pratt Family Poetry Award

The Newfoundland and Labrador Book Awards (NLBAs) announced the winner of the 2023 E.J. Pratt Family Poetry Award on September 26. Don McKay won the prize for Lurch, his 14th collection of poetry, published ... Read More »

September 27, 2023

Winners of the 2023 Canadian Jewish Literary Awards announced

By Attila Berki

The winners of the ninth Canadian Jewish Literary Awards have been announced. This is the first year the Irving Abella Award in History is presented. Michael Posner is the winner of a special achievement award ... Read More »

September 22, 2023

John Lorinc wins inaugural Pattis Family Foundation Global Cities Book Award

By Attila Berki

John Lorinc has won of the inaugural Pattis Family Foundation Global Cities Book Award for his book, Dream States: Smart Cities, Technology, and the Pursuit of Urban Utopias! The new prize celebrates books that deepen ... Read More »

September 22, 2023

Alberta Book Publishing Awards 2023 winners

By Attila Berki

The Book Publishers Association of Alberta (BPAA) announced the winners of the 2023 Alberta Book Publishing Awards at an awards gala held in conjunction with Alberta Book Publishing Conference in Edmonton on September 21. The ... Read More »

September 22, 2023

Personnel change: The Association of Book Publishers of BC (Books BC)

By Attila Berki

Leslie Bootle has been named the interim executive director of the Association of Book Publishers of BC (Books BC). Bootle will be covering for Matea Kulić during a 14-month maternity leave as of the end ... Read More »

September 20, 2023

Five finalists announced for the 2023 Hilary Weston Writers’ Trust Prize for Nonfiction

By Attila Berki

The Writers' Trust of Canada has announced the finalists for the Hilary Weston Writers’ Trust Prize for Nonfiction. As of this year, the winning writer receives $75,000. Each finalist receives $5,000 and translators receive a ... Read More »

September 20, 2023

Newfoundland and Labrador Book Awards shortlists for poetry and nonfiction announced

By Attila Berki

The shortlists for the 2023 Newfoundland and Labrador Book Awards (NLBAs) were announced on September 14. The NLBAs are coordinated annually by WritersNL to recognize excellence in writing by authors residing in Newfoundland and Labrador. ... Read More »

September 14, 2023

Finalists announced for 2023 Ottawa Book Awards

By Attila Berki

Finalists for the 2023 Ottawa Book Awards, in both English and French categories, were announced on September 12. The winners will be announced at an awards ceremony on October 11. Each winner receives $7,500, while ... Read More »

September 14, 2023

Prairie publisher finds niche in mysteries and thrillers

By Attila Berki

A love of historical fiction was the inspiration behind a Prairie publisher now winning awards for its mysteries and thrillers. In 2014, Netta Johnson and Julie King-Yerex founded Stonehouse Publishing in Edmonton based on their ... Read More »

September 13, 2023

Canadian Children’s Book Centre 2023 awards shortlists announced

By Attila Berki

The Canadian Children’s Book Centre (CCBC) has announced the finalists for seven awards celebrating best Canadian books for young people. The prizes are: TD Canadian Children’s Literature Award ($50,000); Marilyn Baillie Picture Book Award ($20,000); ... Read More »

September 12, 2023

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Don McKay wins E.J. Pratt Family Poetry Award

Winners of the 2023 Canadian Jewish Literary Awards announced

John Lorinc wins inaugural Pattis Family Foundation Global Cities Book Award

Alberta Book Publishing Awards 2023 winners

Personnel change: The Association of Book Publishers of BC (Books BC)

Five finalists announced for the 2023 Hilary Weston Writers’ Trust Prize for Nonfiction

Newfoundland and Labrador Book Awards shortlists for poetry and nonfiction announced

Finalists announced for 2023 Ottawa Book Awards

Prairie publisher finds niche in mysteries and thrillers

Canadian Children’s Book Centre 2023 awards shortlists announced

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