Kids Can Press has named Lisa Lyons Johnston as publisher in addition to her role as president. They simultaneously announced several new hires and promotions.
Author and activist Patti LaBoucane-Benson appointed to the Senate
Edmonton educator and researcher Patti LaBoucane-Benson has been named one of three new appointees to the Canadian senate.
Elana Rabinovitch on taking the Giller Prize to London, New York
With a publicity blitz that culminates in an awards gala on CBC TV and a $100,000 grand prize, the Scotiabank Giller Prize is already the stuff CanLit dreams are made on.
How bestselling author Sarah McCoy imagined Marilla of Green Gable’s dreamscape
Something magical happens when L.M. Montgomery–obsessed readers get together.
Daily Deals: S&S picks up Andrew Pyper’s latest; film rights acquired for Zoey Leigh Peterson’s Next Year For Sure
Camilla Gibb, Roy MacGregor, and Beverley McLachlin to sit on 2019 RBC Taylor Prize jury
Joshua Whitehead, Paige Cooper among fresh crop of finalists for Governor General’s Literary Awards
A fresh group of finalists dominate the Governor General’s Literary Awards.
Daily Deals: Cormorant to publish short-story collection from Dayle Furlong
Chris Turner wins National Business Book Award
“Maybe third time’s a charm,” Calgary writer Chris Turner tweeted before the National Business Book Award ceremony.
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