Toronto Book AwardTag

June 30, 2021

City of Toronto Announces Multi-Genre Toronto Book Award Longlist

Every year, the City of Toronto awards one book its top honour: the Toronto Book Award. Longtime residents may remember the plaques inset in the sidewalk near Queen Street West and Spadina Avenue that ...
June 19, 2019

Toronto Public Library & City of Toronto Announce 45th Annual Toronto Book Awards Longlist

Toronto is riding high right now as champion city. Just in time, the City of Toronto and the Toronto Public Library have given us a reason to keep on celebrating Toronto talent - off the court and on ...
August 09, 2018

City of Toronto announces powerhouse shortlist including David Chariandy's decorated novel Brother

The City of Toronto and Toronto Public Library have announced the five 2018 Toronto Book Awards shortlisted titles. Established by Toronto City Council in 1974, the awards honour books of literary merit ...

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