Young writers in grades 4–8 across Canada are encouraged to submit an original creative writing piece for the chance of becoming a published author.
Vancouver nonprofit Upstart & Crow launches new poet-in-residence program
The residency includes a $4,000 grant, access to the upstairs studio of Upstart & Crow’s bookstore on Granville Island for at least one month, and editorial feedback.
Rights deal: Kate Cayley
Personnel change: Second Story Press
Personnel changes: Penguin Random House Canada
New Star Books to close
In a statement posted to the Vancouver-based independent press’s website earlier this week, publisher Rolf Maurer said he had made the “painful decision” to wind down the press’s operations.
Rights deals: Sue Foley, Gregor Craigie + three more
Six Canadian books on 2025 Dublin Literary Award longlist
A six-book shortlist will be announced on March 25, with the winner to be named during the International Literature Festival Dublin on May 22.
New online tools offer publishing-specific carbon calculations
The Book Carbon Footprint Calculator covers the cradle to grave carbon emissions of a single printed book, and the Publisher’s Carbon Footprint Calculator calculates the overall carbon footprint of a publishing house.
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