The 2022 Scotiabank Giller Prize Longlist
“As the world roils and rolls on in this strange new decade, the 2022 Scotiabank Giller Prize jury can report that Canadian fiction is only becoming more bountiful, energetic, meaningful, funny, and moving. The jury’s discussions and debates throughout the year were nuanced and spirited, but most of all we were continuously in awe of the cornucopia presented to us. We are proud to showcase a longlist of fourteen outstanding titles that are sweeping in scope, touch all corners of life, and which provide pleasure and stimulation as well as urgency and depth. To the nominated authors, it is our delight and honour to say: Congratulations, and thank you.”
JURY CITATION
Upcoming events to add to your calendar
SHORTLIST ANNOUNCEMENT
September 27 | 11 a.m. ET
The 2022 shortlist will be announced at The Jack Rabinovitch Reading Room at the Toronto Reference Library. Tune in to the live announcement on our Facebook page.
BETWEEN THE PAGES TOUR
October 12 – November 3
Between the Pages: An Evening with the Scotiabank Giller Prize Finalists is a series of readings featuring this year’s shortlisted authors, taking place across Canada. Tickets will be available soon.
GALA BROADCAST
November 7 | 9 p.m. ET
Watch the 2022 Scotiabank Giller Prize broadcast on CBC and the free CBC Gem streaming service, where the winner will be announced.
GILLER WINNER TWITTER CHAT
November 10 | 2 p.m. ET
Readers will have the opportunity to congratulate the 2022 Scotiabank Giller Prize winner during an hour-long #GillerWinner Twitter chat.
“I should have known better but I can’t believe the reach. I’ve had Egyptian cabinet ministers trying to get in touch with me all week. It really is a life-changing thing. Thank you again for everything you do to make this award happen. I owe you a debt I can’t ever repay, as does Canadian literature.”
OMAR EL AKKAD – 2022 SCOTIABANK GILLER PRIZE WINNER
“I should have known better but I can’t believe the reach. I’ve had Egyptian cabinet ministers trying to get in touch with me all week. It really is a life-changing thing. Thank you again for everything you do to make this award happen. I owe you a debt I can’t ever repay, as does Canadian literature.”
OMAR EL AKKAD – 2022 SCOTIABANK GILLER PRIZE WINNER
