by Cassandra Drudi

2022 Kobzar Book Award shortlist announced

Three books have been named finalists for the 2022 Kobzar Book Award. The $25,000 award is presented biennially by the Ukrainian Canadian Foundation of Taras Shevchenko to a Canadian book with a connection to the ... Read More »

October 12, 2021

Distribution change: Red Barn Books

By Cassandra Drudi

As of Oct. 18, Alberta-based micro-press Red Barn Books Co. will be represented by Read+Co in British Columbia, ... Read More »

October 12, 2021

Jen Gauthier named publisher of Greystone Books

By Cassandra Drudi

Jen Gauthier has been named publisher of Greystone Books and its imprint Greystone Kids. Gauthier, who is currently the associate publisher at Greystone, will take over as publisher on Jan. 1. “It is absolutely time ... Read More »

October 12, 2021

Distribution change: Galaxy Press

By Cassandra Drudi

University of Toronto Press Distribution will represent Galaxy Press in Canada as of Oct. ... Read More »

October 12, 2021

Fernwood’s Errol Sharpe named TIFA’s 2021 Ivy Award recipient

By Cassandra Drudi

Errol Sharpe, founder and publisher of Fernwood Publishing, will receive the Ivy Award on Oct. 25 as part of the upcoming Toronto International Festival of Authors. The Ivy Award, now in its 10th year, is ... Read More »

October 7, 2021

Rights Deals: Screen rights for David A. Robertson and Julian Sher

By Cassandra Drudi

ABC Signature has acquired world film and television rights to David A. Robertson’s middle grade fantasy series The Misewa Saga. The deal was arranged by Michael Levine at Westwood Creative Artists, on behalf of Jackie ... Read More »

October 7, 2021

TIFA 2021 embracing the virtual stage for more than 200 author events

By Cassandra Drudi

For its second pandemic festival, the Toronto International Festival of Authors (TIFA) is using its all-virtual format to highlight authors from across Canada and around the world. The 42nd edition of TIFA includes more than ... Read More »

October 7, 2021

Vancouver Writers’ Fest artistic director on planning a second pandemic festival

By Cassandra Drudi

After pulling off an online-only festival last year for the first time due to the pandemic, the organizers of this month’s Vancouver Writers Fest faced the unique challenge this year of planning a festival that ... Read More »

October 6, 2021

A Press From Scratch: Hush Harbour restructures the submissions process

By Cassandra Drudi

Often publishing houses are seen as gatekeepers, one of many, that decide which work and whose stories are suitable for the industry. At Hush Harbour, our team recognizes the responsibility and privilege of working to ... Read More »

October 6, 2021

Personnel changes: Penguin Canada

By Cassandra Drudi

At Penguin Canada, Deborah Sun de la Cruz has been promoted to senior editor. She will continue to work with authors including Zalika Reid-Benta, Ruth Ozeki, Charlotte Gill, and Lindsay Wong. David Ross has also been promoted to senior editor, and will ... Read More »

October 6, 2021

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