Sydney Smith shortlisted for 2024 Hans Christian Andersen Award
The award is given every year by the International Board of Books for Young People (IBBY) to “an author and an illustrator whose complete works have made an important, lasting contribution to children’s literature.”
Erin Bow receives Newbery Honor
Bow’s middle-grade story was one of five novels to receive the prestigious John Newbery Medal Honor.
Rights Deals: A.G. Pasquella and Jeff Dupuis, Ian Williams + three more
Amanda Peters wins 2024 Andrew Carnegie Medal
Personnel changes: League of Canadian Poets
2024 Scotiabank Giller jury includes Noah Richler, Kevin Chong, and Molly Johnson
Submissions are now open for the annual $100,000 prize.
Rights Deals: Suzanne Bowness, Jinwoo Park + four more
New category announced for 2024 Vine National Canadian Jewish Book Awards
The Vine Award for humour will be awarded bi-annually.