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Canada's Glittering Giller
The short list for the Giller Prize has been announced and the rumour mill has started churning. Half of the short list are first-time novelists. Why did Alice Munro withdraw her collection of short stories when the bulk of the competitors are literary lightweights?

The Giller and the Governor: The Prizes of Richard B. Wright
Richard B. Wright takes home the two of the biggest literary prizes in Canada for <i> Clara Callan</i>. Winning both The Giller Prize and the Governor General's Award, Wright has pole- vaulted from the overlooked to a literary pinnacle. Let's find out why <i> Clara Callan </i> is a double prize winner.
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The Giller Prize
An overview of the finalists for the 2000 Giller Prize, the most prestigious award in Canada for fiction.
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Five Big National Prizes for Writing in Canada
Writing can be a lonely challenge. However, annual awards that offer enticing prizes can help the writer to raise their profile, promote their book and maintain hope.
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Governor General's Awards 2000
Governor General's Literary Awards 2000 preview.
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B.C. National Award for Canadian Non-Fiction
Four Canadian non-fiction writers compete to become the winner of a prestigious literary award to be announced in February 2009.
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21st Century Canadian Fiction Authors
A look at the stories and the successes that made Canadian authors Douglas Coupland, Michael Ondaatje and Margaret Atwood household literary figures.
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Influential Canadian Fiction Authors
A look at the stories and the successes that made Canadian authors Douglas Coupland, Michael Ondaatje and Margaret Atwood household literary figures.
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Three of the Best in Canadian Literature
A look at the stories and the successes that made Canadian authors Douglas Coupland, Michael Ondaatje and Margaret Atwood household literary figures.
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A Short Bio of Margaret Atwood
An introduction to the life and writing of Margaret Atwood.
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A Short Bio of Michael Ondaatje
The "Short Bio" series is designed to provide an introduction to some of Canada's best-known and respected writers. We begin with a look at Michael Ondaatje.
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A Short Bio of Mordecai Richler
Mordecai Richler is one of Canada's best known and most influential writers. Here is a look at his life and career in brief.
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Mordecai Richler: 1931-2001
Canada has lost a great writer. The death of Mordecai Richler has shaken Canada's literary world.
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LOOKING BACK TO A FINE BALANCE
A Fine Balance, by Rohinton Mistry, is an important work of Canadian literature and a winner of many international awards. Read about what makes this book a favorite around the world.
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Biography and Writing of Miriam Toews
A look at Manitoba born and bred author Miriam Toews' journey to the top of Canadian fiction - her life, her works and the awards along the way.
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Glazed Lemon Cake Recipe
A simple, sweet and tart lemon cake. Perfect with coffee or tea and easy enough to make with kids.
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The Book of Negroes to be Made into a Film
Historical novel, The Book of Negroes, by Canadian author Lawrence Hill will be made into a movie by Conquering Lion Pictures.
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Toronto Book Lover's Ball 2009
Book Lovers Mingled with Authors for the 4th Annual Fundraiser for Toronto's Public Libraries.
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Prairie Harvest
<i>Great Stories from the Prairies</i> captures the heart of Prairie writing.
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Some Thoughts About Bestsellers and Winning Awards
We live in a competitive society. The pie is shrinking and there are too many consumers. But that doesn't stop us. What's more, it's not enough to be in the running to make it to the Olympics, the Miss Universe Pageant, or for us authors any of the numerous literary prizes . . .
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The Governor General's Award
Controversy and surprise mark the Governor General's Award this year.Missing in action: Alice Munro. The literary surprise: Tessa McWatt. "I have no idea" publisher Gibson replied. It is clear to us:the lion has been overturned by the lambs.
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20th Century Canadian Lit at its Best
These four authors showed the world that there is more to Canada and to Canadian Literature than just hockey and beer.
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Alice Munro Biography
Alice Munro - Women caught between moving and standing still....or images like the earthy smell of summer rain or blood soaked grass worn down...
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Author Wayson Choy Wins Harbourfront Prize
Author Wayson Choy has been honoured for his work in the literary world.
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Biography of Alice Munro
Following the footsteps of one of Canada's best storytellers, from poultry farming to literary fame, and then back again.
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Biography of the Richler Family
A brief biography of Mordecai Richler and his children, Daniel, Noah, Jacob, Emma and Martha, all who have followed in their father's literary footsteps.
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Wayson Choy's Book Not Yet
Not Yet is a moving account of the author's near fatal brushes with death and the friendships which helped him survive.
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Billy Wright – Captain Fantastic
The life of Billy Wright, born in Ironbridge Shropshire and captain of England.
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Rise of Asian Canadian Literature
Canadian literature may be seem to be branded with the same big name authors. However, many may want to take notice of Asian Canadian authors, who are making a name now.
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