Celebrating Remarkable Fiction from First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Authors for National Indigenous History Month

From two-time finalist Eden Robinson to 2024 finalist Conor Kerr, the Giller Prize has featured a wide variety of Turtle Island’s greatest First Nations, Metis, and Inuit fiction writers. Celebrate National Indigenous Heritage Month by immersing yourself in one of their books–or by grabbing a new release from an Indigenous author!

June 4th, 2025|Categories: Craving CanLit|

Honouring Influential Fiction by Asian Canadian Writers for Asian Heritage Month

Did you know that the very first book to win the Giller Prize was written by a South Asian author? From two-time winner M.G. Vassanji to 2024 finalist Deepa Rajagopalan, the Giller Prize has a long history of honouring authors with roots across Asia. Celebrate Asian Heritage Month by delving into one of their books — or by checking out a new release from an Asian Canadian author.

May 2nd, 2025|Categories: Craving CanLit|
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