Wayne Johnston, Susan Juby, Zarqa Nawaz shortlisted for Stephen Leacock Medal
The winner will be announced at a gala on September 16.
Nadia Ragbar wins Invisible Publishing First Novel Prize
Ragbar’s winning manuscript, “The Pugilist and the Sailor,” will be published in 2025.
Shortlist announced for 2023 Ontario Speaker’s Book Award
The winner will be announced in the fall.
Shortlist announced for inaugural SCWES Book Awards for B.C. Authors
Authors and booksellers among 2023 Order of Canada recipients
The investiture ceremony for appointees will take place at a later date.
Alberta Book Publishing Awards shortlists announced
The winners will be announced at a gala reception in Edmonton on September 21.
Writers’ Trust of Canada launches a new grant program for poets
DC Reid Poets’ Grant will provide support to poets of modest means.
Ripple Foundation announces Kids Write 4 Kids contest winners
The 12-person judging panel comprised of authors, editors, readers, and previous winners, including Ekiuwa Aire and Globe and Mail children’s book columnist Jeffrey Canton.
Harrison Mooney, Erica McKeen, K.S. Covert win Rakuten Kobo Emerging Writers prize
Each winner receives $10,000 and promotional, marketing, and communications support from Kobo.