The winner of the $150,000 (U.S.) prize will be announced on June 2 at an event in Toronto.
Longlist announced for 2026 Leacock Medal for Humour
Three finalists for the annual $25,000 prize celebrating excellence in Canadian literary humour will be announced in May, with the winner to be named on June 20.
Jon Klassen wins the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award
The Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award, which was created in 2002 by the Swedish government to honour the memory of Astrid Lindgren, is awarded annually “to a person or organisation for their outstanding contribution to children’s and young adult literature.”
Tundra Books wins 2026 Bologna Prize
Canadian publishers have now won the North America region prize ten times since the prize was established in 2013.
Shortlist announced for 2026 Donner Prize
The winner of the $60,000 prize will be announced at an event in Toronto on May 14.
Finalists announced for 2026 B.C. and Yukon Book Prizes
The winners in eight categories will be announced at a gala in Vancouver on Sept. 19.
Manitoba Book Awards to resume in 2026
After a two-year hiatus, the annual awards that have celebrated the best of books in the Prairie province since 1989 will be awarded again this year.
Alberta Literary Awards shortlists for 2026 announced
Éric Chacour shortlisted for 2026 Dublin Literary Award
The winner of the €100,000 prize will be announced on May 21 during the International Literature Festival Dublin.
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