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.
How to Watch the 2021 Scotiabank Giller Prize Gala Broadcast
The 2021 Scotiabank Giller Prize winner will be announced during a live broadcast on November 8, 2021, at 9 p.m. ET (11:30 AT, 12 midnight NT). Watch on CBC and the free CBC Gem streaming service, with a livestream also available on cbcbooks.ca/gillerprize. Listeners can tune in to a broadcast special on CBC Radio One and CBC Listen.
You’re Invited to the 2021 Giller Light Bash
On Monday, November 8, 2021, 8:30 p.m. ET, tune in to the Giller Light Bash to watch the 2021 Scotiabank Giller Prize winner announced with lovers of Canadian literature all across Canada.
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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
