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The In Character Interview With Leon Rooke

Leon Rooke has been called "a national treasure" by the Globe and Mail with good reason — his contributions to CanLit over an astounding 50 years of work have been hugely influential. And he's not slowing ...

Contest! Grand Prize Non-Fiction Mega Book Package from the Word on the Street

Are you in need of a whole new library? Do you live for fascinating, brilliantly written non-fiction? Then don't miss your chance to win our final, grand prize from The Word On The Street this year — ...

Vine Awards for Canadian Jewish Literature Shortlist Announced!

Canada's literary heritage is full of talented Jewish authors, including granddaddy (or, perhaps most aptly, zaide) Mordecai Richler, as well as acclaimed writers like Matt Cohen, Irving Layton, and many ...

Interview with Zoe Whittall: a Conversation About Writing, Characterization and Empathy with One of My Literary Heroes

Zoe Whittall is one of my literary heroes. I remember the day that I discovered her first book, the feeling of relief and excitement as I read each page. I was studying Creative Writing, and feeling depressed ...

The Word on the Street Interview Series: Cordelia Strube

Cordelia Strube occupies a unique niche in CanLit — known for both her witty storytelling and slyly comic approach to fiction, she's also praised for her keen emotional insight and layered, sophisticated ...

Interview with Jowita Bydlowska on Writing Fiction, Her Literary Inspirations and Her New Novel, Guy

Jowita Bydlowska is one of the most exciting writers in Canada. Her first book, Drunk Mom (Penguin, 2012)is a beautifully written, fearless and deeply introspective memoir about motherhood and overcoming ...

Writers' Trust Announces Journey Prize Nominees!

The Writers' Trust/McClelland & Stewart Journey Prize is a unique literary award — not only does it honour individual short stories, rather than novels or full collections, it also spawns the annual, ...

Profile on Show and Tell Poetry Series, with a Few Questions

Show and Tell Poetry Series is a new reading series in Peterborough that features local emerging and established poets from Peterborough and beyond, held at Curated in the Charlotte Mews (203 Simcoe ...

Contest! Win a Prize Pack for the Whole Family from the Word on the Street

The family that reads together, stays together, so don't miss the chance to enter our newest contest in partnership with Toronto's favourite outdoor literary festival, The Word On The Street! This great ...

At the Desk: Anna Humphrey

Clara has a secret, and it's a big one. She thinks she just might have superpowers. It's a lot for a fourth-grader to deal with, but Clara has already got a lot on her plate: her favourite neighbour, ...