Happy Holidays from the Scotiabank Giller Prize
Twenty twenty-one may go down in history as the fulcrum of new artistic expression, one where people discovered unique and creative ways of bringing arts and culture to life, all while enduring the second year of a global pandemic.
The Giller Power Panels – 2021 Wrap-Up
The Giller Power Panels are monthly events that celebrate a dedicated theme. These panel-led discussions launched in February 2021, just in time to honour Black History Month. The aim of these panels is to gather experts in their field who will engage the Canadian public in ongoing social, political, and cultural issues. The Giller Power Panels are hosted each month from January to July.
The Giller Book Club – 2021 Wrap-Up
Launched in January 2021, The Giller Book Club is one of The Giller Foundation’s initiatives to celebrate Canadian authors year-round. In 2021, we featured the 14 longlisted authors and books from 2020. These 60-minute discussions uniquely paired the longlisted authors with Canadian icons, other writers, journalists, reviewers, presidents of publishing houses, and artistic figures as interviewers.
2021 Holiday Giveaway
We want to make sure you have something great to read this holiday season. For the third year, we are excited to give away the entire 2021 Scotiabank Giller Prize longlist to 12 lucky winners! From December 1, 2021, to December 12, 2021, we will be giving away one book each day.
#GillerWinner Twitter Chat With Omar El Akkad
On Wednesday, November 10, from 2-3 p.m. EST, you will have the opportunity to connect with 2021 Scotiabank Giller Prize winner, Omar El Akkad on Twitter!
Omar El Akkad Wins the 2021 Scotiabank Giller Prize
Omar El Akkad has been named the winner of the 2021 Scotiabank Giller Prize for his novel, What Strange Paradise, published by McClelland & Stewart, taking home $100,000 courtesy of Scotiabank.
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Important Dates
- Submission Deadline 1:
February 14, 2025 - Submission Deadline 2:
April 17, 2025 - Submission Deadline 3:
June 20, 2025 - Submission Deadline 4:
August 15, 2025 - Longlist Announcement:
September 15, 2025 - Shortlist Announcement:
October 6, 2025 - Winner Announcement:
November 17, 2025
