Canadian publishers have now won the North America region prize ten times since the prize was established in 2013.
Group ends Giller Prize boycott
The group of authors and cultural workers, which has been boycotting the prize and campaigning for the Giller to end its partnerships with sponsors Scotiabank, Indigo, and the Azrieli Foundation since November 2024, announced on April 10 that it was ending its years-long boycott of the prize.
Shortlist announced for 2026 Donner Prize
The winner of the $60,000 prize will be announced at an event in Toronto on May 14.
Finalists announced for 2026 B.C. and Yukon Book Prizes
The winners in eight categories will be announced at a gala in Vancouver on Sept. 19.
Manitoba Book Awards to resume in 2026
After a two-year hiatus, the annual awards that have celebrated the best of books in the Prairie province since 1989 will be awarded again this year.
Rights deal: Jody Wilson-Raybould and Roshan Danesh
Canadian-authored, -published book sales up in 2025: BookNet report
BookNet’s Canadian Book Market 2025 report found that books by Canadians accounted for 14 per cent of print book sales in 2025 – up from 12 per cent in 2024.
Bestsellers: Top 10 Canadian Books for Young Readers, March 29–April 4, 2026
Alberta Literary Awards shortlists for 2026 announced
Éric Chacour shortlisted for 2026 Dublin Literary Award
The winner of the €100,000 prize will be announced on May 21 during the International Literature Festival Dublin.
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