The Giller Foundation Launches New Initiatives to Foster Literary Community
The Giller Foundation is thrilled to announce two new initiatives to build on its commitment to the literary community and to help support some of the most vulnerable populations in Canada.
[Video] Giller Book Club: You’ve Changed
On June 9, 2026, we hosted the Giller Book Club with Ian Williams and Robyn Read. Ian is the author of YOU'VE. CHANGED, longlisted for the 2025 Giller Prize. He won the 2019 Giller Prize for his novel, REPRODUCTION. Robyn is a Professor of Creative Writing & Publishing at Sheridan College.
[Video] Giller Book Club: The Road Between Us
On May 20, 2026, we hosted the Giller Book Club with Bindu Suresh and Vincent Lam. Bindu is the author of THE ROAD BETWEEN US, longlisted for the 2025 Giller Prize. Vincent won the 2006 Giller Prize for his novel, BLOODLETTING & MIRACULOUS CURES.
[Video] Giller Book Club: We, the Kindling
On May 5, 2026, we hosted the Giller Book Club with Otoniya J. Okot Bitek and Zilla Jones. Otoniya is the author of WE, THE KINDLING, longlisted for the 2025 Giller Prize. Zilla is the author of THE WORLD SO WIDE.
[Video] Giller Book Club: Wild Life
On April 15, 2026, we hosted the Giller Book Club with Amanda Leduc and Paola Ferrante. Amanda is the author of WILD LIFE, longlisted for the 2025 Giller Prize. Paola is the author of HER BODY AMONG ANIMALS.
[Video] Giller Book Club: The Sideways Life of Denny Voss
On April 2, 2026, we hosted the Giller Book Club with Holly Kennedy and Ann Y.K. Choi. Holly is the author of THE SIDEWAYS LIFE OF DENNY VOSS, longlisted for the 2025 Giller Prize. ANN is the author of ALL THINGS UNDER THE MOON.
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August 14, 2026
