Five remarkable Canadian writers have been named to the 2025 Giller Prize Shortlist. Representing the boldness, inventiveness, and transformational power of Canadian literature, these five titles stand as a stirring testament to the essentiality of Canadian fiction as the prize celebrates its 32nd year as the country’s most distinguished fiction award.
Fourteen outstanding Canadian authors have been named to the 2025 Giller Prize longlist. The 14 titles were chosen from a field of more than 100 books submitted by publishers across Canada.
An exciting new literary series offers exclusive access to thought-provoking author conversations featuring some of Canada’s most celebrated literary voices.
The Giller Foundation and Mantella Corporation are proud to announce the return of the Giller Mantella Scholarship which is dedicated to supporting underserved Black, Indigenous, and racialized students across Canada. Building on the success of 2024's three inaugural $10,000 recipients, and responding to a high demand, the program now expands to include second and third-year undergraduate students alongside high school graduates.
The Giller Foundation is thrilled to announce the five- member jury panel for the 2025 Giller Prize
As we bid farewell to a tumultuous 2024 and welcome the promise of a new year, let's remember the good things. And they were plentiful, especially in the world of Canadian literature.
Anne Michaels has been named the winner of the 2024 Giller Prize for her novel, Held,​ published by McClelland & Stewart, taking home $100,000.
Watch the 2024 Giller Prize broadcast on Monday, November 18 at 9 p.m. local time (11:30 p.m. AT, 12 a.m. NT) on CBC TV and the free CBC Gem streaming service, with a live stream also available on cbcbooks.ca/gillerprize.
Today the Giller Prize announced its shortlist for Canada’s pre-eminent literary award for Canadian fiction. This year’s Giller Prize shortlist celebrates five of the country’s top authors as it marks its 31st anniversary raising the profiles of literary fiction writers from all across the country.
Twelve outstanding Canadian authors have been named to the 2024 Giller Prize longlist. The 12 titles were chosen from a field of more than 100 books submitted by publishers across Canada.