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!
The Giller Prize Partners with Union Hotel to Spotlight Canada’s Finest Writers
An exciting new literary series offers exclusive access to thought-provoking author conversations featuring some of Canada’s most celebrated literary voices.
[Video] The Giller Book Club: In Winter I Get Up At Night
Enjoy this conversation between 2024 Giller Prize longlisted author Jane Urquhart and author Charlotte Gray.
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.
[Video] The Giller Book Club: The Cure for Drowning
Enjoy this conversation between 2024 Giller Prize longlisted author Loghan Paylor and author Wayne Grady.
[Video] The Giller Book Club: This Strange Eventful History
Enjoy this conversation between 2024 Giller Prize longlisted author Claire Messud and author Susan Swan.
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