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Margaret Atwood and Jordan Abel to judge 2017 Walrus Poetry Prize

The Walrus Foundation has revealed the jury for this year's Walrus Poetry Prize, its accolade recognizing exceptional unpublished Canadian poems, for which submissions are now open. Margaret Atwood will judge the $4,000 prize from a shortlist selected by ... Read More »

August 3, 2017 | Filed under: Awards

Book Links: Judith Jones, who edited Julia Child, dies; decoding ISBNs

By Becky Robertson

Judith Jones, editor of Julia Child and shepherd of The Diary of Anne Frank, dies at 93. (The New York Times) Details revealed about Bernie Sanders's forthcoming YA book. (Bustle) Maine farm where E.B. White wrote Charlotte's Web ... Read More »

August 3, 2017 | Filed under: Book links, Book news

Book Links: Comey book landing in spring 2018; Kindle virtual reality may be on its way

By Becky Robertson

The prestigious Iowa Writers' Workshop accused of ageism. (Los Angeles Times) James Comey's leadership book is due from Flatiron Books in spring 2018. (Entertainment Weekly) Philip Pullman calls for fixed book prices to protect indie bookstores. (The ... Read More »

August 2, 2017 | Filed under: Book links

Photos: Brampton Public Library’s Chinguacousy Branch renovation project

By Becky Robertson

The Brampton Public Library is celebrating a revitalization of its busiest location, the Chinguacousy branch inside the Bramalea Civic Centre at 150 Central Park Drive. The branch re-opened to the public Aug. 1 after nearly a year and $2 million ... Read More »

August 1, 2017 | Filed under: Libraries

Children’s Book Links: Will Jessica and Elizabeth Wakefield finally make it to the big screen; new tips for raising readers

By Shanda Deziel

New writers have been named for the Sweet Valley High movie. (Vogue) Longread on how to raise a reader at every age and stage. (The New York Times) U.K. publisher of personalized books makes deal with Roald ... Read More »

August 1, 2017 | Filed under: Book links, Children's publishing

Book Links: Better titles for Hillary Clinton’s memoir; Harry Potter is 37 and you’re old

By Becky Robertson

#BetterNamesForHillarysBook hashtag goes viral after Hillary Clinton's new memoir title revealed. (BookRiot) Simon & Schuster asks court to dismiss Milo Yiannopoulos's breach of contract suit. (Publishers Weekly) PEN America launches digital A/V archive. (Open Culture) Game ... Read More »

July 31, 2017 | Filed under: Book links

Literary event listings, July 31–Aug. 6, 2017

By Conan Tobias

TUESDAY, AUGUST 1 Art Bar Reading Series: With John Nyman, Pier Giorgio Di Cicco, Mick Burrs. Free Times Cafe, 320 College St., Toronto. $5. artbar.org Robert Rotenberg: Launching the book Heart of the City. Dora ... Read More »

July 31, 2017 | Filed under: Events

Book Links: Amazon earnings fall; Colson Whitehead snags another award

By Sue Carter

Amazon earnings down 77 per cent in second quarter from 2016. (MarketWatch) Colson Whitehead wins Arthur C. Clarke Award one day after Man Booker nod. (The Guardian) Red cloaks descend on London to mark Handmaid's ... Read More »

July 28, 2017 | Filed under: Book links

Betty Keller, Greystone Books win 2017 ABPBC Awards

By Becky Robertson

The Association of Book Publishers of British Columbia has recognized author and teacher Betty Keller and Vancouver press Greystone Books for their exceptional contributions to the province's publishing landscape. Keller is honoured with this year's Gray Campbell Distinguished Service Award ... Read More »

July 27, 2017 | Filed under: Awards

HarperCollins to bring Wattpad stories to book form

By Becky Robertson

HarperCollins has announced a new partnership with Wattpad to publish stories from the online writing platform as print books for a YA audience. Sara Sargent, executive editor at HarperCollins, will help select potential titles from the 375 million stories already ... Read More »

July 27, 2017 | Filed under: Book news

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