In a first for a Canadian publisher, a book by Irish poet Doireann Ní Ghríofa, published in North America by Biblioasis, has been named a finalist for the 2021 National Book Critics Circle awards.
Casey Plett to chair 2022 Giller jury
Award-winning author Casey Plett will chair the 2022 Scotiabank Giller Prize jury, joined by fellow Canadians Kaie Kellough and Waubgeshig Rice, and American authors Katie Kitamura and Scott Spencer.
Canada Reads picks 15 titles to “inspire readers to reflect on community”
The five shortlisted titles and the panellists who choose to represent them will be announced on Jan. 26.
Yann Martel, Tomson Highway among new Order of Canada appointees
Award-winning author Yann Martel and celebrated playwright Tomson Highway are among five authors recently appointed to the Order of Canada.
Stephen R. Bown and Mark Carney share 2021 National Business Book Award
For the first time in the 36-year history of the National Business Book Award, two books have been named winners of the $30,000 award.
2021 Cundill History Prize winner announced
Historian Marjoleine Kars has won the $75,000 (U.S.) 2021 Cundill History Prize.
Sidura Ludwig, Sharon Kirsch among 2021 Vine Awards winners
Each winner receives $10,000. The winners were announced in a virtual ceremony on November 23.
Dan Breznitz wins inaugural Balsillie Prize for Public Policy
The winner of the $60,000 award was announced at a private dinner in Toronto on November 23.
Norma Dunning, David A. Robertson and Julie Flett among 2021 GG winners
Each winner receives $25,000, with an additional $3,000 awarded to publishers to assist in marketing the title.
Omar El Akkad wins $100K Scotiabank Giller Prize for his novel What Strange Paradise
El Akkad was awarded the 2021 Scotiabank Giller Prize at a gala in Toronto on November 8.
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