by Attila Berki

Personnel changes: Rocky Mountain Books

James Faccinto is now providing media and publicity services to Rocky Mountain Books for both Canada and the U.S. Based in Los Angeles, California, he can be reached at [email protected]. Kirsten Craven has recently joined Rocky ... Read More »

July 19, 2023

Rights Deals: Chelene Knight, Martin Bauman + 12 more

By Attila Berki

House of Anansi Press editor Shirarose Wilensky has acquired world rights to Chelene Knight’s Safe Keeping: A Writer's Guided Journal For Dreaming, Drafting, and Launching Your Book With Love. The book, by the founder of ... Read More »

July 13, 2023

Personnel changes: Broadview Press

By Attila Berki

A number of staffing changes at Broadview Press came into effect on July 1, 2023. Leslie Dema has stepped down from the role of president, a position she has held since 2014. Dema remains on ... Read More »

July 13, 2023

Personnel changes: Penguin Random House Canada

By Attila Berki

Beth Cockeram has been promoted to associate director, marketing at Penguin Random House Canada. She will continue to report to Kara Savoy. Kiara Kent will join Knopf Canada as executive editor, effective July 31, 2023, ... Read More »

July 13, 2023

Personnel changes: Penguin Random House Canada

By Attila Berki

Nicole Brand has joined the rights department at Penguin Random House Canada in the permanent role of rights assistant, reporting to Adrienne Tang. Michelle Arbus has been promoted to director, lifestyle marketing and publicity at ... Read More »

July 12, 2023

Shortlist announced for inaugural SCWES Book Awards for B.C. Authors

By Attila Berki

The Sunshine Coast Art & Words Festival in Gibsons, B.C., now in its second year, has added an awards program. The Sunshine Coast Writers and Editors Society has inaugurated its first SCWES Book Awards for ... Read More »

July 12, 2023

Personnel changes: Canadian Children’s Book Centre

By Attila Berki

The Canadian Children’s Book Centre’s board of directors has announced two staffing changes. Sarah Sahagian, who was named executive director of the CCBC in September 2022, has left to pursue other opportunities. Meghan Howe, the ... Read More »

July 10, 2023

Rights deals: Rob Benvie, Jo DeLuzio + five more

By Attila Berki

Knopf Canada’s Rick Meier has acquired Canada English rights to Rob Benvie’s Book of the Flock. The novel, described as a galloping tale set in the Adirondack Mountains of the early 1950s that follows the ... Read More »

July 10, 2023

Authors and booksellers among 2023 Order of Canada recipients

By Attila Berki

The Governor General of Canada announced 85 new appointments to the Order of Canada on June 30. The list of appointees includes a number of writers and booksellers. Named as Officers of the Order of ... Read More »

June 30, 2023

Alberta Book Publishing Awards shortlists announced

By Attila Berki

The Book Publishers Association of Alberta (BPAA) announced the shortlists for the 2023 Alberta Book Publishing Awards on June 26. The prizes recognize the best publishing in Alberta, and this year's awards include the inaugural ... Read More »

June 29, 2023

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