On June 24, Hali Heavy Shield, a Blackfoot storyteller, and Heather O’Watch, a Nakota and Plains Cree woman from the Okanese First Nation, were named co-winners of Second Story Press’s 2021 Indigenous Writing Contest.
Conundrum Press launches new YA graphic novel imprint
“I’m looking for projects with a strong balance of art and writing – both elements should contribute equally to the work of telling the story.”
Comme des géants announces new English-language imprint Milky Way Picture Books
Milky Way Picture Books will debut with 6 titles this fall.
A new poetry anthology showcases the diverse perspectives of young immigrants
In the small but mighty #ownvoices anthology Carry On: Poetry by Young Immigrants (OwlKids Books), teenaged students, each a newcomer to Canada, relate their experiences of leaving behind family, friends, and a familiar way of life.
Owlkids Books announces open call for BIPOC voices
Owlkids Books has launched an open call for previously unpublished picture books and early chapter book manuscripts from unagented BIPOC writers aged 18 or older.
Alma Fullerton repurposes environmentally damaging waste as artwork
The Three Brothers wins 2020 Elizabeth Mrazik-Cleaver Canadian Picture Book Award
Gay’s book was selected from 122 submissions and was awarded a cheque for $1,000.
Kidlit Special: Sarena and Sasha Nanua on their journey from popular YA bloggers to debut fantasy authors
The twin book bloggers spoke with Q&Q about YA fiction and co-writing Sisters of the Snake.
Second Story Press holds its annual Indigenous Writing Contest
The aim is to find writing that reflects the experience of Indigenous peoples in Canada.
Kids Write 4 Kids contest now open
Students in Grades 4–8 are encouraged to submit an original story of fact or fiction, prose or poetry.
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