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Book Links: Hillary Clinton’s favourite reads; social media produces hilarious #TrumpBiographyTitles

Hillary Clinton is on a mystery book binge, which includes titles by Canadian author Louise Penny. (Electric Literature) Clinton reveals she's also a big Harry Potter fan. (MashReads) Hilarious #TrumpBiographyTitles hashtag takes over the Internet. ... Read More »

June 29, 2017 | Filed under: Book links

Celebrated children’s author Janet Lunn dies

By Dory Cerny

Janet Lunn, the beloved children's author whose historically rich novels and non-fiction inspired many writers to follow in her footsteps, died this week at the age of 88. Lunn was the author of 18 books ... Read More »

June 28, 2017 | Filed under: Authors, Children's publishing

Ahmed “Knowmadic” Ali named Edmonton poet laureate

By Sue Carter

The Edmonton Arts Council has named spoken-word artist Ahmed "Knowmadic" Ali as the city's seventh poet laureate. The 33-year-old, who came to Canada in 1992 as a Somalian refugee, is a member of the Breath ... Read More »

June 28, 2017 | Filed under: Authors

Book Links: Paddington Bear creator Michael Bond has died; Nelson Mandela’s prison letters to be published as book

By Becky Robertson

Paddington Bear creator Michael Bond dies at 91. (HuffPost) Nelson Mandela's prison letters to be published in book form. (The New York Times) Details about The Da Vinci Code author Dan Brown's forthcoming novel. (Entertainment Weekly) Gucci publishes ... Read More »

June 28, 2017 | Filed under: Book links

Teva Harrison, Lynne Kutsukake, Dee Wilson awarded Kobo Emerging Writer Prizes

By Becky Robertson

Rakuten Kobo has announced winners for its annual Emerging Writer Prizes, recognizing a budding Canadian author in each of three categories for their first published book. Each prize comes with a $10,000 purse, promotions and marketing support. ... Read More »

June 28, 2017 | Filed under: Awards

Toronto’s Word on the Street adds Indigenous and French-language stages

By Becky Robertson

Toronto's Word on the Street is adding two new stages to its offerings this year. An Indigenous Voices stage will feature authors such as Lee Maracle and Tanya Talaga promoting their latest work. The TFO Franco ... Read More »

June 28, 2017 | Filed under: Events

Johanna Skibsrud, Alissa York among 2017 Canadian Authors Association award winners

By Becky Robertson

Five women have won this year's Canadian Authors Association literary awards, which honours excellent writing with popular appeal. The winners were announced at a gala in Toronto on June 24. Fiction ($1,000) Alissa York, The Naturalist (Random ... Read More »

June 28, 2017 | Filed under: Awards

Book Links: UNESCO selects new World Book Capital; academics concerned over TSA’s new book policies

By Becky Robertson

UNESCO names Sharjah as the World Book Capital for 2019. (Publishing Perspectives) Arthur A. Levine explains why he changed the title of the first Harry Potter book for U.S. readers. (HuffPost) South Korea will no ... Read More »

June 27, 2017 | Filed under: Book links

Events: 2017 summer literary festivals

By Q&Q Staff

JULY Wordplay, July 3 River John, NS Outdoor children's literary festival featuring story-reading, music and hands-on activities with guests Marie-Louise Gay and Alan Syliboy, with author and news anchor Starr Dobson acting as Mistress of ... Read More »

June 26, 2017 | Filed under: Events

Book Links: Internet reacts to Harry Potter anniversary; millennials are avid library users

By Becky Robertson

Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram react to Harry Potter's 20th anniversary. (Entertainment Weekly/MashReads) Millennials use libraries more than any other generation. (HuffPost) People are fainting and vomiting at the Broadway rendition of George Orwell's 1984. (Vulture) 10 facts ... Read More »

June 26, 2017 | Filed under: Book links, Book news

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Book Links: Hillary Clinton’s favourite reads; social media produces hilarious #TrumpBiographyTitles

Celebrated children’s author Janet Lunn dies

Ahmed “Knowmadic” Ali named Edmonton poet laureate

Book Links: Paddington Bear creator Michael Bond has died; Nelson Mandela’s prison letters to be published as book

Teva Harrison, Lynne Kutsukake, Dee Wilson awarded Kobo Emerging Writer Prizes

Toronto’s Word on the Street adds Indigenous and French-language stages

Johanna Skibsrud, Alissa York among 2017 Canadian Authors Association award winners

Book Links: UNESCO selects new World Book Capital; academics concerned over TSA’s new book policies

Events: 2017 summer literary festivals

Book Links: Internet reacts to Harry Potter anniversary; millennials are avid library users

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