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Children's publishing

2022 Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Children’s Book Award shortlists announced

The annual prizes, which come with a $6,000 prize each, recognize artistic excellence in writing and illustration in English-language Canadian picture books, middle-grade and young-adult literature.

Shortlisted publishers looking forward to in-person Bologna Book Fair

The Bologna Children’s Book Fair is going ahead in person next week after being cancelled for two years in a row over COVID-19 concerns — and the three Canadian publishers shortlisted for its best publisher of the year honour are excited for the serendipity that an in-person event offers.

The 2021 Elizabeth Mrazik-Cleaver Canadian Picture Book Award finalists are revealed

Established in 1985 following the death of Elizabeth Mrazik-Cleaver, the award is presented to a Canadian illustrator in recognition of outstanding artistic talent.