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2017 Alberta Book Publishing Awards shortlists revealed

The Book Publishers Association of Alberta has announced the shortlists for its annual literary awards, honouring the best books from the province's presses. The finalists in 11 categories are: Book of the Year Award - Trade Fiction ... Read More »

July 10, 2017 | Filed under: Awards

Gisèle Villeneuve, Richard Harrison among 2017 Alberta Literary Award winners

By Becky Robertson

The Writers' Guild of Alberta has announced the winners of this year's Alberta Literary Awards. Winners were honoured June 10 at a gala held in conjunction with the guild's Edmonton conference. The following winners were ... Read More »

June 12, 2017 | Filed under: Awards

Katherena Vermette a three-time winner at the 2017 Manitoba Book Awards

By Becky Robertson

The recipients of the 2017 Manitoba Book Awards, which aim to recognize the province's top authors and presses, were announced at a ceremony in Winnipeg on April 22. More than $30,000 in prize money was presented over 17 categories. Notable ... Read More »

May 2, 2017 | Filed under: Awards

Saskatchewan Book Awards presented to Yann Martel, Louise Bernice Halfe

By Becky Robertson

The winners of the 2017 Saskatchewan Book Awards, recognizing the province's best writers and publishers, were revealed at a ceremony in Regina on April 29: Regina Public Library Book of the Year Award Yann Martel, The ... Read More »

May 1, 2017 | Filed under: Awards

Saskatchewan to reverse $4.8 million in cuts to libraries

By Becky Robertson

The Saskatchewan government has confirmed plans to restore the $4.8 million in funding it cut from the province's libraries in the 2017-2018 budget. Premier Brad Wall said in a statement on April 20 that the ... Read More »

April 26, 2017 | Filed under: Libraries

Bruce Walsh named Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation mentor

By Becky Robertson

Bruce Walsh, publisher of University of Regina Press, has been named a Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation mentor for his expertise in scholarly and regional publishing, as well as indigenous issues. He is one of 11 other 2017 ... Read More »

March 13, 2017 | Filed under: Awards

Spaces: The Regina Public Library has a history of innovative community programming

By Q&Q Staff

For more than 100 years, the Regina Public Library has served the community with innovative programming. From J.R.C. Honeyman, its first librarian from 1908 to 1936, and his efforts to ensure immigrants had access to ... Read More »

November 24, 2016 | Filed under: Libraries

Banff Centre announces forthcoming writers’ residencies

By Becky Robertson

Alberta arts and culture hub the Banff Centre has announced its literary arts residencies for the spring/summer 2017 season: The future narratives: contemporary indigenous artist practice program‚ running April 3–15‚ will accommodate both indigenous and non-indigenous writers, with ... Read More »

November 17, 2016 | Filed under: Book news

Dianna Bonder named IBBY Canada’s Illustrator-in-residence

By Becky Robertson

The Edmonton Public Library will be hosting artist and children's book author-illustrator Dianna Bonder as its illustrator-in-residence from Oct. 17 to Nov. 10. The residency is part of the International Board on Books for Young ... Read More »

October 17, 2016 | Filed under: Authors, Children's publishing

Awards: 2016 Alberta Book Publishing Awards winners

By Becky Robertson

The Book Publishers Association of Alberta has revealed the recipients of its annual book publishing awards‚ commending excellence from the province's presses. The following winners were selected from 77 entries in 11 categories: Book Design ... Read More »

September 19, 2016 | Filed under: Awards

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