The Rising Stars will receive a mentorship, a series of career development and networking events, a two-week residency at the Banff Centre, and $5,000.
Shortlist announced for Stephen Leacock Medal
The winner will be announced on June 5 via the Leacock Medal’s Facebook and Twitter pages.
Patsy Aldana is first Canadian Carle Honors Honoree
The kidlit veteran was recognized for “devoting her career to bringing new voices to picture books.”
Arsenal Pulp takes home two Publishing Triangle awards for Téa Mutonji and Kai Cheng Thom
Téa Mutonji took home the $1,000 Edmund White Award for Debut Fiction for her short-story collection Shut Up You’re Pretty.
Donner Prize announces five-title shortlist
This year’s shortlisted titles were chosen from 74 submissions.
Arthur Ellis Awards announce 2020 shortlist of the best Canadian crime writing
Winners will be announced in late May on the Canadian Crime Writers of Canada’s website and social media channels.
Giller to waive staggered deadlines, accept all entrees before August 14 regardless of publication date
To accommodate the changing publication calendar, the Giller will accept all entries before their final deadline of Aug. 14.
Annick Press and Les 400 Coups are finalists for the Bologna Prize for the Best Children’s Publishers of the Year
Canadian publishers have won the award’s North American category five of the last seven years.
Doug Wright announces finalists for four awards, including new kids’ book prize
The awards will be presented at an online ceremony on May 9.
IBBY will announce winners of Hans Christian Andersen Awards at a digital press conference
Canada’s Isabelle Arsenault is nominated for the prestigious biennial illustration award.
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