Search Results by tag: gender

CWILA’s 2013 count shows “dismal” gender gap in Canadian book reviews

Canadian Women in the Literary Arts, an organization advocating for gender parity in literary criticism, has released its 2013 count, and the results are not favourable for women authors and reviewers. The annual report – ... Read More »

September 25, 2014 | Filed under: Book news

The Independent on Sunday will no longer review gender-specific children’s books

By Emma Renda

Yesterday, the Independent on Sunday published an editorial stating that the U.K. newspaper will no longer review gender-specific children's books. Literary editor Katy Guest writes, "I promise now that the newspaper and this website will ... Read More »

March 17, 2014 | Filed under: Children's publishing

WordFest celebrates 100 years of the Calgary Stampede with Wild West programming

By Natalie Samson

Calgary's WordFest has teamed up with the Calgary Stampede to celebrate 100 years of the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth. WildWest Wordfest is a special summer mini-fest in tribute to Western Canada's cowboy culture in ... Read More »

June 18, 2012 | Filed under: Events

Book links roundup: New generation of Canadian poets, gender and literary fiction, and more

By Shannon Webb-Campbell

The 49th Shelf spotlights a new generation of Canadian poets The New York Times examines the rules of literary fiction for men versus women Publishers Weekly explores concerns about the future of Canadian independent bookselling 10 best practical ... Read More »

April 2, 2012 | Filed under: Book links

Gender disparity still an issue in literary publications

By Shannon Webb-Campbell

Yesterday, VIDA, an organization for women in literary arts, published the results of a survey tallying the percentage of female reviewers, contributors, and authors that appeared in 14 established literary magazines in 2011. With the ... Read More »

February 29, 2012 | Filed under: Book news

Book links roundup: Transgender children’s books, famous gay writers, and more

By Shannon Webb-Campbell

The rise of transgender children's literature The National Post explores legendary gay writers who changed America Is reading on a Kindle sacrilege? Author Lawrence Hill and musical group Nathaniel Dett Chorale combine The Book of ... Read More »

February 16, 2012 | Filed under: Book links

Spring preview 2012: Canadian non-fiction

By Natalie Samson

In the January/February issue, Q&Q looks ahead at the spring season's new books. MEMOIR AND BIOGRAPHY Revolutionary activity in the Middle East and North Africa has created an appetite for stories about life in these ... Read More »

January 10, 2012 | Filed under: Book news, Preview

Fall preview 2011: Canadian fiction

By Steven W. Beattie

In the July/August issue, Q&Q looks ahead at the fall season's biggest books. NOVELS One of the most anticipated releases of the fall season is surely the new novel from internationally acclaimed author Michael Ondaatje, ... Read More »

August 26, 2011 | Filed under: Book news, Preview

Canadian authors celebrated at the Lambda Awards

By Sue Carter

Four Canadian authors took home awards last night at the 23rd Lambda Literary Awards in New York City. "The Lammies" celebrate the best in lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender writing for books published the previous ... Read More »

May 27, 2011 | Filed under: Awards, Book news

Book biz round-up: International Women’s Day

By Sue Carter

Susanne Antonetta discusses gender and the act of making non-fiction Lucy, post-Narnia: Where are the daring heroines of adult literature? Five romance novels for hard-headed women Do two new editions of Elizabeth Bishop's poems and ... Read More »

March 8, 2011 | Filed under: Book news

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