Pendziwol’s lilting, lyrical When I Listen to Silence shows that sometimes a moment of quiet freedom can be a wonderful gift to a child’s imagination.
Carol Shields Prize for Fiction names executive director
The organization’s board of directors announced on February 15 that Alexandra Skoczylas will be taking up the role as of March 14.
Owlkids Books, Monsieur Ed, and Greystone Books among finalists for 2022 Bologna Prize
The annual prize is awarded to a publisher “at the forefront of innovation in their activity for the creative nature of the editorial choices they have made during the previous year.”
Rights Deals: Ronnie Riley + Rebecca Campbell
Rights Deals: Tomas Hachard, K.J. Aiello + five more
Submissions open for inaugural $150,000 Carol Shields prize
The inaugural prize will be awarded on May 4, 2023.
Personnel change: Greystone Books
2022 Lionel Gelber Prize shortlist announced
The winner will be announced on April 12.
Sheila Barry Best Canadian Picturebook of the Year Award open for submissions
The deadline for submissions is March 31, 2022.
Libraries embrace #BookTok to increase engagement with their patrons
While many libraries expanded their online content, hosted virtual book clubs, and offered curbside pickup during pandemic shutdowns, some intrepid librarians saw an opportunity to engage their audience by turning to social media and one of its fastest-growing platforms.
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