Search Results by tag: Kids Can Press

Photos: Book Lover’s Ball

On Feb. 6, more than 500 guests and authors mingled at the Book Lover's Ball, held at Toronto's Fairmont Royal York. The popular annual gala, which featured a silent auction and literary-inspired entertainment, raised funds ... Read More »

February 14, 2014 | Filed under: Events

Toronto Raptors’ DeRozan launches kids book program, Stephen King’s It remake confirmed, and more

By Emma Renda

Toronto Raptors' Demar DeRozan launches book program in Toronto schools True Detective director on board for Stephen King's It remake Amazon wins auction for Cath Quinn's historical thriller with "significant advance" Gone Girl author Gillian Flynn ... Read More »

February 14, 2014 | Filed under: Book links

The Writers’ Trust of Canada announces next Berton House writers-in-residence

By Emma Renda

The Writers' Trust of Canada has named the next set of Berton House writers-in-residence. The residency invites writers to spend three months at Pierre Berton's childhood home in Dawson City, Yukon. The writers selected are ... Read More »

February 11, 2014 | Filed under: Book news

Indigo CEO Heather Reisman commiserates with book lovers over Toronto store closure

By Julie Baldassi

Consider the fate of The Shop Around the Corner, the beloved fictional independent bookstore in Nora Ephron's You've Got Mail that is edged out of its Manhattan community by a "big box mega-chain." When the ... Read More »

February 6, 2014 | Filed under: Book news

Young reader has a few words for Binky the Space Cat

By Sue Carter

The fine folks at Kids Can Press have shared a letter they received from a young reader. Jimmy, who lives in Louisville, Colorado, wants to "set things straight" for Binky the Space Cat, the feline star of ... Read More »

January 24, 2014 | Filed under: Book culture

Kids Can Press celebrates 40 years with birthday bash

By Julie Baldassi

Kids Can Press is celebrating its 40th anniversary as one of Canada's children's book publishers with a party at Toronto's Harbourfront Centre on Thursday, May 16. The celebration, which runs from 10 to 11 a.m., ... Read More »

May 2, 2013 | Filed under: Events

Canadian Science Writers’ Association awards best science books of 2012

By Julie Baldassi

The Canadian Science Writers' Association has announced the winners of its annual book awards. Fatal Flaws (HarperCollins Canada) by Jay Ingram, former host of Discovery Channel's Daily Planet, won the general audience award. Helaine Becker's ... Read More »

April 24, 2013 | Filed under: Awards

CBA announces Libris Award nominees

By Stuart Woods

The Canadian Booksellers Association has revealed the shortlists for this year's Libris Awards, which recognize literary achievement as well as behind-the-scenes contributions in the book industry, as voted on by independent booksellers. This year's awards ... Read More »

May 25, 2012 | Filed under: Awards

Canada Post introduces Franklin the Turtle stamps

By Natalie Samson

Canada Post has cemented Franklin the Turtle's status as a Canadian kidlit icon by unveiling a series of stamps featuring the hero in a half-shell. The four stamps depicting scenes from Paulette Bourgeois and Brenda ... Read More »

May 14, 2012 | Filed under: Book news

CLA awards recognize Kit Pearson, Catherine Austen, and Matthew Forsythe

By Natalie Samson

The Canadian Library Association named the winners of its annual book awards Monday morning. Kit Pearson's The Whole Truth (HarperCollins Canada), which touches on the Depression era, family drama, and forgiveness, has been selected as ... Read More »

April 16, 2012 | Filed under: Awards, Book news

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