by Cassandra Drudi

Rights deals: Lauren Soloy, John Larsen and Jeremy Hansen + five more

Kids Can Press’s Yasemin Uçar has acquired world rights to Lauren Soloy’s Hello, Beautiful Animal, to be illustrated by Janie Hao. The picture book is described as a warm and thoughtful introduction to caring for and loving our ... Read More »

July 30, 2026

Personnel changes: Penguin Random House Canada

By Cassandra Drudi

Nicole Brand has taken on the role of assistant, rights and special markets at Penguin Random House ... Read More »

July 30, 2026

Personnel change: P.S. Literary Agency

By Cassandra Drudi

Madison Potter has joined P.S. Literary Agency as associate literary ... Read More »

July 30, 2026

15 books longlisted for 2026 Cundill History Prize

By Cassandra Drudi

A longlist of 15 books covering historical subjects ranging from artists who supported the American Revolution to the legacy of the Magdalene laundries in Ireland and the overlooked history of Indigenous slavery in the U.S. ... Read More »

July 30, 2026

2026 Fall Preview: Fiction

By Cassandra Drudi

Over the course of three instalments, Q&Q presents the titles we’re most excited about this fall. This week’s instalment features fiction. Nonfiction will be featured next week. Short fiction, graphic novels, and poetry were featured ... Read More »

July 29, 2026

Giller Foundation creates advisory panel

By Cassandra Drudi

The Giller Foundation announced that it has created an advisory panel of writers "in an effort to strengthen ties with the literary community." The Giller Prize Writers' Circle is comprised of writers Eric Dupont, Charlotte ... Read More »

July 27, 2026

Mariko Tamaki double winner at 2026 Eisner Awards

By Cassandra Drudi

Winners of the 38th annual Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards were announced on July 24 at Comic-Con International in San Diego, U.S.A. More than a dozen Canadian creators were nominated for the 32 prizes given ... Read More »

July 27, 2026

13 books longlisted for 2026 Toronto Book Awards

By Cassandra Drudi

The City of Toronto has announced the 13 books longlisted for the 2026 Toronto Book Awards. The annual award, established in 1974, honours books whose authors are inspired by the city. The winning author receives ... Read More »

July 27, 2026

Open Book ceasing operations at end of August

By Cassandra Drudi

Open Book has announced it will cease operations as of August 31. The online publication, run by the Open Book Foundation, celebrated the Ontario literary scene, with a special focus on books and events from ... Read More »

July 27, 2026

July marks Margaret Laurence centenary

By Cassandra Drudi

Margaret Laurence, the celebrated novelist and foundational figure of modern Canadian literature who brought Prairie life to the page in her five-book Manawaka cycle (The Stone Angel, A Jest of God, The Fire-Dwellers, A Bird ... Read More »

July 17, 2026

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