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Elizabeth MacLeod appointed to the Order of Canada
On December 31, 2025, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, made 80 new appointments to the Order of Canada. Among the appointees is Canadian author Elizabeth...
SECONDElizabeth MacLeod appointed to the Order of Canada
On December 31, 2025, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, made 80 new appointments to the Order of Canada. Among the appointees is Canadian author Elizabeth...
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In memoriam: Loris Lesynski
It is with deep sadness we share with you the passing of Canadian author-illustrator Loris Lesynski. “Loris Lesynski, half PolskI, half Finski, likes to write poems that make people grinski.”Loris...
SECONDIn memoriam: Loris Lesynski
It is with deep sadness we share with you the passing of Canadian author-illustrator Loris Lesynski. “Loris Lesynski, half PolskI, half Finski, likes to write poems that make people grinski.”Loris...
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Uma Krishnaswami's Birds on the Brain wins 2025...
The winners of the 2025 City of Victoria Book Prizes were announced on November 18, 2025 at an event hosted by Lieutenant Governor Wendy Lisogar-Cocchia at Government House. Victoria author...
SECONDUma Krishnaswami's Birds on the Brain wins 2025...
The winners of the 2025 City of Victoria Book Prizes were announced on November 18, 2025 at an event hosted by Lieutenant Governor Wendy Lisogar-Cocchia at Government House. Victoria author...
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Sheree Fitch and Julie Flett honoured at 2025 W...
The 2025 Writers' Trust Awards were held last week (November 13, 2025) at CBC's Glenn Gould Studio. More than $330,000 was awarded to Canadian writers across their seven literary awards. Author...
SECONDSheree Fitch and Julie Flett honoured at 2025 W...
The 2025 Writers' Trust Awards were held last week (November 13, 2025) at CBC's Glenn Gould Studio. More than $330,000 was awarded to Canadian writers across their seven literary awards. Author...
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Solving Mysteries Book List
Meet some of Canada's favourite and upcoming young investigators, sleuths, and detectives. Are you into cozy clue-filled quests or twisting noir investigations? Do you prefer a classic caper, a whacky...
SECONDSolving Mysteries Book List
Meet some of Canada's favourite and upcoming young investigators, sleuths, and detectives. Are you into cozy clue-filled quests or twisting noir investigations? Do you prefer a classic caper, a whacky...
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January Experts' Picks
Expert booksellers and librarians share their top picks for young readers. Check out what our experts are reading this January! The Buzz on Wild Bees: The Little-Known Pollinators that Keep...
SECONDJanuary Experts' Picks
Expert booksellers and librarians share their top picks for young readers. Check out what our experts are reading this January! The Buzz on Wild Bees: The Little-Known Pollinators that Keep...
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Ray Xu's Alterations helps young readers feel seen
Ray Xu is a Toronto-based story artist for television and feature films. His recent work includes the 2025 Netflix animated hit KPOP Demon Hunters; The Mitchells vs. The Machines; Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles:...
SECONDRay Xu's Alterations helps young readers feel seen
Ray Xu is a Toronto-based story artist for television and feature films. His recent work includes the 2025 Netflix animated hit KPOP Demon Hunters; The Mitchells vs. The Machines; Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles:...
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Happy Holidays Book List
Winter in Canada is a cold, dark season. But that doesn't stop Canadians from gathering together with friends, family and community. Canadians from coast to coast to coast celebrate various...
SECONDHappy Holidays Book List
Winter in Canada is a cold, dark season. But that doesn't stop Canadians from gathering together with friends, family and community. Canadians from coast to coast to coast celebrate various...
