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BIPOC of Publishing in Canada Has Created a Mentorship Program

For people of colour, breaking into the world of publishing can be challenging. BIPOC of Publishing in Canada, a group dedicated to promoting inclusivity in the industry, has set out to alleviate some ...

Ivan Coyote Wins 2020 Freedom to Read Award

Yukon-born author and spoken-word performer Ivan Coyote is the recipient of this year's Freedom to Read Award.The prize, presented by the Writers' Union of Canada, is in recognition of work that is passionately ...

Booknet: Canadian Audiobook Purchases Went Up In 2019

Canadians were buying more audiobooks last year than in 2018, according to a survey conducted by Booknet Canada.Audiobooks made up 5% of Canadian book purchases in 2019, according to the non-profit organization. ...

Writers' Trust and RBC Announce Beneficiaries of New Mentorship Program

The Writers' Trust of Canada, in partnership with RBC, has announced the beneficiaries of their new mentorship program.The program, which pairs young, developing writers with more established authors, ...

Rakuten Kobo Emerging Writer Prize Now Accepting Submissions

First-time Canadian authors, take note: The sixth annual Rakuten Kobo Emerging Writer Prize is now open for submissions!Sponsored by audiobook and ebook retailer Rakuten Kobo, the Prize recognizes exceptional ...

Canadian Illustrator Isabelle Arsenault Shortlisted for Hans Christian Andersen Award

No stranger to awards already, esteemed Montreal-based illustrator Isabelle Arsenault has been shortlisted for the Hans Christian Andersen Award, widely considered the most prestigious prize in children's ...

BookNet Canada Unveils Top-Selling Books of 2019

If you're wondering what topped the sales charts in 2019, BookNet Canada has released their data for the best-selling books in Canada over the last year.Michelle Obama's memoir Becoming (Crown Publishing) ...

David Chariandy, Dionne Brand Honoured at Toronto Book Garden Ceremony

Celebration was in the air Saturday as Toronto Book Award recipients David Chariandy and Dionne Brand watched the unveiling of their engraved pavers at the Toronto Book Garden, joined by Councillor Joe ...