This year’s 100 nominated titles were written and illustrated by more than 147 nominees and will be read by 270,000 participants.
Rights deal: Tom Ryan
Thao Lam wins Kirkus Prize for Young Readers’ Literature
Everybelly was selected in the category of young readers’ literature from 497 children’s and young adult titles that received a starred review from Kirkus over the past year.
Rights deals: Cale Plett, Theresa Therrien + four more
Omar El Akkad named 2025 National Book Award finalist
El Akkad is one of five writers shortlisted for this year’s $10,000 (U.S.) nonfiction prize.
House of Anansi Press announces restructuring
The restructuring includes the formation of a new board of directors and a change in the management of House of Anansi and Groundwood Books.
In Resilience – Ice Huts and Root Cellars, photographer Richard Johnson highlights overlooked architectural diamonds
Johnson worked professionally as an architectural photographer, making sure to capture the assets, or buildings, of his clients in the best possible light. But in his personal creative practice, he was drawn to smaller, imperfect, utilitarian structures.
IBBY Canada set to host the 40th IBBY World Congress
Bestsellers: Top 10 New Releases, September 28–October 4, 2025
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