Exciting news for Loghan Paylor! THE CURE FOR DROWING is a finalist for the Rakuten Kobo Emerging Writer Prize 🎉 . A Canadian historical novel that boldly centres queer and non-binary characters in unprecedented ways. www.kobo.com/media-hub/ra...

Fantastic news for @susinnielsen.bsky.social! The winner will be announced on Saturday, June 20, 2026. @leacockmedal.bsky.social www.leacock.ca/Archives/Ent...

Congratulations to Rohinton Mistry! www.theguardian.com/books/ng-int...

We're thrilled for Linda Bailey! THE GREAT DINOSAUR SLEEPOVER is the 2026 Forest of Reading Blue Spruce Award Winner 🎉

Congratulations to Marc Lewis, Glenn Dixon, and Annabel Lyon on their respective book deals 🎉

Congratulations to Zander Sherman, @juliansher.bsky.social, and Nan Forler on their respective book deals 🎉

Congratulations to Mirjam Guesgen and Brent Bishop on their respective book deals 🎉

Congratulations Tiffany Stone and Brittany Lane! . THE DAY DANCER FLEW tells the tale of a girl's love for her horse and the power of a community coming together to help humans (and animals) during a natural disaster. . www.chocolatelilyawards.com/2020-chocola...

🏆Congratulations to the winner of the 2026 OCM Bocas Prize for Caribbean Literature, Tessa McWatt!🏆 She has won the 16th annual award for her book, The Snag: A Mother, a Forest, and Wild Grief. #bocas2026 #OCMBocasPrize

Thrilled to see Charis Cotter's THE HAUNTED DANCE HALL make the shortlist! 🎉

It's official! Thanks to all you beautiful readers she's a national bestseller!! So, so grateful. #Booksky #CanLit #WritingCommunity @harpercollinsca.bsky.social

We're thrilled to share that Virginia Evans' THE CORRESPONDENT has been shortlisted for the 2026 #WomensPrize for Fiction🎉

PUB DAY! Here she be, all gussied up and officially out in the world! Endless gratitude for Jenn Lambert & the team @harpercollins.bsky.social, Hilary McMahon of @westwoodcreative.bsky.social & to all you lovely readers who encouraged me to tell another story. My heart is full. #CanLit #Booksky

🌸Author Alison McGauley will be signing copies of KENZIE’S LITTLE TREE at Indigo Ancaster, 737 Golf Links Road, Ancaster, on Sunday, April 26th from 11-4. #kidlit #CanKidLit @orcabook.bsky.social @westwoodcreative.bsky.social @picturebookseh.bsky.social

What a riveting 4 days! Tegan Quin championed THE CURE FOR DROWNING by Loghan Paylor all the way to victory 🎉

Congratulations to @bcyukonbookprizes.bsky.social 2026 finalists @susanjuby.bsky.social, Sam Wiebe, Larry Grant, Scott Steedman, Iona Whishaw, @gregorcraigie.bsky.social, and @davidarobertson.bsky.social🎉

Congratulations to Tiffany Stone and Rachel Rose on their respective book deals 🎉

Congratulations to Bob McDonald, @kyomaclear.bsky.social, and Carrie Snyder on their respective book deals 🎉

We are elated for Virginia Evans, winner of the inaugural James Patterson & Bookshop.org Prize! 🎉

Delighted to share all of these beautiful new releases 📚 Congrats to Glenn Dixon, @sweet-baby-jane.bsky.social, @saraoleary.bsky.social, and Aaron Cully Drake!

Film rights to Virginia Evans' #1 NYT bestseller THE CORRESPONDENT have been acquired by Lionsgate! Jane Fonda will star and produce. Virginia is represented by Hilary McMahon at WCA, Tara Timinsky at Untitled Entertainment, and Logan Clare at Ziffren Brittenham. Screenshot credit: @deadline.com

⛺️ A FRIEND IS A FRIEND IS A FRIEND is “An irresistibly charming conclusion to the creators’ beloved trilogy.” — Kirkus Reviews 🔗 The final title in the Who We Are trilogy by Sara O’Leary and Qin Leng publishes April 7th. Learn more about the series here: https://ow.ly/HsVk50YoSVj #booksky #kidlit

Get your signed copy of KENZIE'S LITTLE TREE just in time for Easter! Author Alison McGauley will be signing copies at Indigo Erin Mills Town Centre, Saturday, April 4th, from 11-4. #kidlit #CanKidLit @picturebookseh.bsky.social @orcabook.bsky.social @westwoodcreative.bsky.social

We're thrilled to see Don Gillmor's ON OIL is a finalist for the 2026 Shaughnessy Cohen Prize for Political Writing! 🎉

Congratulations to Yann Martel! SON OF NOBODY is one of the top Loan Stars picks for March 2026 and it’s the #1 Canadian top pick! Publishing March 31st.

“Usually I do research and plan everything brick by brick, but The Valley of Vengeful Ghosts was an outpouring of a pure nightmarish feeling.” Click here for the full review: https://bit.ly/46IjQbf

Shortly after the launch of Swift Water Books, editorial director David A. Robertson got a call from the agents representing Richard Wagamese about possibly adapting one of Wagamese’s works, “The Canada Poem,” into a picture book. https://bit.ly/3NyDGPM

Author event at indigo Kitchener this March Break! Thursday, March 19th from 10:30 - 3 PM #kidlit #CanKidlit @picturebookseh.bsky.social @orcabook.bsky.social @westwoodcreative.bsky.social

Congratulations to Yann Martel and Rebecca Jane Hall on their respective book deals! 🎉

Congratulations to Alpha Nkuranga, Jordan Scott, @annykchoi.bsky.social, and Glenn Dixon on their respective book deals! 🎉

Thrilled to see Yann Martel's SON OF NOBODY and Kim Fu's THE VALLEY OF VENGEFUL GHOSTS featured in the The New York Times! www.nytimes.com/2026/02/27/b...

TAKING TURNS WITH TURTLES, illustrated by Brittany Lane, takes the reader on a heart-warming journey of volunteers and scientists working together to rescue a cold-stunned turtle 🐢 Publishing with @groundwoodbooks.bsky.social March 3rd!

Congratulations @katiearthur.bsky.social!

Mark Bourrie’s Ripper takes Poilievre seriously. Instead of focusing on his smarm and snark, his thin skin and casual cruelty, Bourrie composed an urgent narrative about creeping right-wing authoritarianism. albertaviews.ca/ripper-pierre-poilievre @biblioasis.bsky.social #ABpoli #BookSky

Thrilled to see work from Tasha Spillett, Daniel Ramirez, @nadialhohn.bsky.social, and @katiearthur.bsky.social featured on the OLA Best Bets Top 10 titles!

New year, new deals! Congratulations to Thomas Wharton, @susinnielsen.bsky.social, and Diane Borsato on their respective book deals! 🎉

New year, new deals! Congratulations to Marcia Anderson, @joannelevy.bsky.social, and Glenn Dixon on their respective deals! 🎉

New year, new deals! Congratulations to Craig Shreve, Shyam Selvadurai, and Nancy Vo on their respective deals! 🎉

My #truecrime and #history books are in stock at the Happy Duck Bookshop & Readery, the new #indie bookstore in my hometown, Truro #novascotia Thanks to Naomi for the great display - I'll drop by soon! @thehappyduckbooks.bsky.social @harpercollinsca.bsky.social @westwoodcreative.bsky.social

💕This February, celebrate family, togetherness & love with KENZIE'S LITTLE TREE! This book makes a perfect gift for #ValentinesDay & #Family Day! #kidlit #CanKidLit #EduSky @orcabook.bsky.social @westwoodcreative.bsky.social @picturebookseh.bsky.social

Congratulations to Loghan Paylor for making the 25th CBC Canada Reads shortlist! Tune into the debates starting April 13th!

Thrilled to see these WCA authors here! 📗THE VALLEY OF VENGEFUL GHOSTS, Kim Fu 📗THE GOLDEN BOY, Patricia Finn 📗GUNS ACROSS THE RIVER, Sam Wiebe 📗SON OF NOBODY, Yann Martel 📗THE INFINITE SADNESS OF SMALL APPLIANCES, Glenn Dixon 📗CHERRY BEACH, Don Gillmor 📗THE NOVICE OF HOLLOWAY HALL, Wayne Johnston

Another really nice review of Time Surfers! “This fast-paced, time-travelling novel will keep science fiction lovers intrigued and entertained” - @calgaryherald.com Out now from @harperkids.bsky.social @harpercollinsca.bsky.social calgaryherald.com/entertainmen...

Thrilled to see Yann Martel’s SON OF NOBODY on this BBC list! #booklists #YannMartel

Congratulations to the #CanadaReads 2026 Longlisters. We're especially thrilled for WCA authors Leanne Toshiko Simpson for NEVER BEEN BETTER, Rachel Phan for RESTAURANT KID, and Loghan Paylor for THE CURE FOR DROWNING! www.cbc.ca/books/canada...

Congratulations to @kellysthompson.bsky.social, @kerncarter.bsky.social, and Matthew R. Morris on their respective book deals!

Searching for a few final gifts? Grab some copies of KENZIE'S LITTLE TREE! Check my website for the Teacher's Guide & Family Discussion Guide - www.alisonmcgauley.com/books/my-books #kidlit #CanKidLit #EduSky @picturebookseh.bsky.social @westwoodcreative.bsky.social @orcabook.bsky.social

LaHave River Books has a lineup of my #truecrime & #history books, just in time for #Christmas shopping. Check out this #novascotia gem and its spectacular #seaside setting, and support #indie bookshops! Details of my books: www.deanjobb.com @westwoodcreative.bsky.social @harpercollinsca.bsky.social

Congrats to the finalists and winners of the 2025 Writers' Trust Awards! We're thrilled for WCA author #LeanneBetasamosakeSimpson, winner of the 2025 Hilary Weston Prize for Nonfiction for THEORY OF WATER. #writerstrustaward #wtawards2025 #hilarywestonwriterstrustprize #THEORYOFWATER #CanLit

For the #truecrime fan on your #Christmas list: A Gentleman and a Thief: The Daring Jewel Heists of a Jazz Age Rogue (@algonquinbooks.bsky.social & @harpercollinsca.bsky.social) A NY Times Editors' Choice & Canadian bestseller Details: www.deanjobb.com/gentleman-th... @westwoodcreative.bsky.social