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MARGARET ATWOOD
Scotiabank Giller Prize
The launch of the Giller Prize coincided with a growing recognition of Canadian authors and literature both at home and abroad. Acclaimed writers such as Alice Munro, Margaret Atwood, Michael Ondaatje and Mordecai Richler were winning honours and accolades around the world. The time seemed ripe to celebrate the success of these and other homegrown writers within these borders, with a bold statement of support and recognition.
Recent Posts
The Giller Master Panel: Indigenous Authors Explore Identity Through Language
Elana Rabinovitch, Executive Director of the Scotiabank Giller Prize, is thrilled to announce that the fifth Giller Prize Master Panel will take place on Monday, June 21, at 7 p.m. EDT and will honour National Indigenous History Month.
New Book Releases: June 2021
New Book Releases: June 2021 June 4, 2021 It's the beginning of a new month which means we have a list of new Canadian books to look forward to! Please visit the [...]
The Giller Book Club: Watching You Without Me
The next Giller Book Club pick is Watching You Without Me by Lynn Coady which was longlisted for the 2020 Scotiabank Giller Prize. The conversation will take place on Monday, June 14, 2021, at 7 p.m. ET.
The Giller Book Club: Dominoes at the Crossroads
The next Giller Book Club pick is Dominoes at the Crossroads by Kaie Kellough which was longlisted for the 2020 Scotiabank Giller Prize. The conversation will take place on Monday, May 24, 2021, at 7 p.m. ET.