Watch the 2021 Scotiabank Giller Prize Shortlist Announcement

September 28, 2021

2021 Scotiabank Giller Prize Longlist

On September 8, we announced the 2021 Scotiabank Giller Prize longlist. Since then, our feeds have been full of images from book lovers just like you enjoying all 12 titles. Thank you so much for supporting Canadian literature!

The shortlist announcement is just a week away on October 5, at 11 a.m. ET. We invite everyone to tune in live via our website or YouTube and Facebook pages.

Here are some other important dates to add to your calendar:

Between the Pages: An Evening with the Scotiabank Giller Prize Finalists

November 4, at 8 p.m. ET
Hosted by Jael Richardson, this will be an hour of readings, questions and answers, and will take you inside the minds and creative lives of the writers on the 2021 shortlist. Watch from the comfort of your couch on our website or YouTube and Facebook pages.

2021 Scotiabank Giller Prize Broadcast

November 8, at 9 p.m. ET
Find out who will win the 2021 Scotiabank Giller Prize on CBC and the free CBC Gem streaming service.

Giller Winner Twitter Chat

November 10, at 2 p.m. ET
Readers will have the opportunity to congratulate the 2021 Scotiabank Giller Prize winner during an hour-long #GillerWinner Twitter chat

Join the conversation online using the hashtags #ScotiabankGillerPrize and #GillerPrize.

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