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Ontario books-in-schools project funds publishers to create academic materials

The government of Ontario has launched an initiative to get more Canadian literature into the province's schools as part of a culture strategy it released last July. The Canadian Books in Ontario Schools Fund, helmed by Tourism, Culture, ... Read More »

August 3, 2017 | Filed under: Book culture, Book news, Children's publishing

Fall preview 2012: Canadian non-fiction, part II

By Steven W. Beattie

The season of high-profile literary awards and author festivals is on its way, and there's no shortage of new releases from marquee names. In the July/August issue, Q&Q looks ahead at some of the fall's ... Read More »

August 9, 2012 | Filed under: Book news, Preview

Vancouver poet laureate Evelyn Lau offering free manuscript review

By Sue Carter

As part of her three-year term as Vancouver's poet laureate, Evelyn Lau is offering free manuscript consultations. Starting March 5, Lau, who is working on her sixth poetry collection, will meet monthly with selected writers ... Read More »

January 23, 2012 | Filed under: Book news

Apple shakes up textbook publishing

By Sue Carter

Rumours of Apple's entry into the digital textbook market were confirmed this morning with the announcement of iBooks 2. The latest version of Apple's e-reading platform focuses on media-rich, interactive digital textbooks designed for the ... Read More »

January 19, 2012 | Filed under: Digital publishing and technology

B.C. National Award for Canadian Non-fiction finalists announced

By Sue Carter

The B.C. Achievement Foundation has announced the shortlist for the B.C. National Award for Canadian Non-fiction. Chosen from a longlist of 10 titles, the finalists are: Bad Animals: A Father's Accidental Education in Autism by ... Read More »

December 8, 2011 | Filed under: Awards, Book news

Windsor Library settles in wrongful dismissal suit

By Natalie Samson

A controversial lawsuit brought against the Windsor Public Library Board by its former CEO, Brian Bell, has been settled out of court. Windsor Star columnist Anne Jarvis criticized the settlement with Bell, which she pegs ... Read More »

December 6, 2011 | Filed under: Book news, Libraries

Columbia Publishing Course finds enthusiasm among students, faculty

By Steven W. Beattie

It seems like every other day one news outlet or another is carrying a story about the incipient demise of the publishing industry, the death of print, and the dominance of digital. These, we are ... Read More »

July 18, 2011 | Filed under: Book news, Digital publishing and technology

Publishing at the polls: Foreign-ownership regulations

By Natalie Samson

As Canadians head to the polls on May 2, Q&Q looks at key federal policies affecting the publishing industry. Stay tuned for upcoming features on federal funding and mass digitization. When it comes to foreign ... Read More »

April 21, 2011 | Filed under: Book news, Events

Publishing at the polls: federal parties respond to arts and culture questions

By Sue Carter

The Canadian Conference of the Arts sent leaders of the five federal parties a series of questions pertaining to arts and culture, and have posted the responses on its website. All of the parties responded, ... Read More »

April 19, 2011 | Filed under: Book news

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