Scotiabank Giller Prize Spotlight: Kevin Chong
Kevin Chong is the award-winning author of several books of fiction and nonfiction. His work has appeared in The Guardian, The Rumpus, and more. He currently lives in Vancouver and is an assistant professor at the University of British Columbia.
How to Watch the 2023 Scotiabank Giller Prize Longlist Announcement
On September 6, at 9:30 a.m. ET, the 2023 Scotiabank Giller Prize longlist will be announced. This year's longlist will be revealed by 2022 Scotiabank Giller Prize winner Suzette Mayr.
[Video] The Giller Book Club: Avenue of Champions
Enjoy this conversation between 2022 Scotiabank Giller Prize longlisted author Conor Kerr and Joshua Whitehead.
[Video] The Giller Book Club: A Minor Chorus
Enjoy this conversation between 2022 Scotiabank Giller Prize longlisted author Billy-Ray Belcourt and Waubgeshig Rice.
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Introducing the Giller Mantella Scholarship
The Giller Foundation, the charitable foundation that administers the Scotiabank Giller Prize, and Mantella Corporation, are proud to announce a new scholarship program for high school graduates across Canada interested in pursuing continued education in creative writing and literature. The Giller Mantella Scholarship for Black, Indigenous and racialized students will award $10,000 to three deserving recipients each year to help further their studies. The program will run for three years with the potential to be extended.Â
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