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May Congratulations

Karen Krossing — Mon, 13 May 2013 13:03:09 GMT

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations to the following CANSCAIP members who are award winners and nominees:

2013 BC Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Literary Excellence

The West Coast Book Prize Society is proud to recognize Sarah Ellis as a recipient of the 10th annual Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Literary Excellence. This prize was established in 2003 to recognize British Columbia writers who have contributed to the development of literary excellence in the province. The recipient receives a cash award of $5,000 and a commemorative certificate.

Shortlist for the 2013 Alberta Literary Awards

The Writers’ Guild of Alberta is thrilled to announce the finalists for the 2013 Alberta Literary Awards, including the R. Ross Annett Award for Children’s Literature. Titles by CANSCAIPers include:

The Discovery of Longitude, written by Joan Marie Galat, illustrated by Wes Love, Pelican Publishing Company

2013 CLA Book of the Year for Children Award

The Canadian Library Association selected The Reluctant Journal of Henry K. Larsen by Susin Nielsen (Tundra Books) as the winning title for the 2013 Book of the Year for Children Award. The jury also selected The Grave Robber’s Apprentice by Allan Stratton (HarperCollins) as an Honour Book.

2013 CLA Young Adult Book Award

The Canadian Library Association selected My Book of Life by Angel by Martine Leavitt (Groundwood Books) as the winner of the 2013 CLA Young Adult Book Award. Honour books include What Happened to Ivy by Kathy Stinson (Second Story Press).

Shortlists for the 2013 Arthur Ellis Award

The Crime Writers of Canada announced the shortlists for the 2013 Arthur Ellis Awards for Best Juvenile/YA Crime Book. The awards are for crime writing, and include crime, detective, espionage, mystery, suspense and thriller writing. Titles by CANSCAIPers include:

Becoming Holmes, written by Shane Peacock, Tundra Books
Crush. Candy. Corpse., written by Sylvia McNicoll, James Lorimer & Company

2012 Science in Society Book Award

The Canadian Science Writers’ Association offers two $1000 annual book awards to honour outstanding contributions to science writing – one intended for children/middle grade readers and one for the general public. The youth book winner is The Big Green Book of the Big Blue Sea by Helaine Becker and Willow Dawson (illus.), published by Kids Can Press. Entries were judged on the basis of initiative, originality, scientific accuracy, clarity of interpretation and value in promoting a better understanding of science by the public.

Nominees for the 2013 Manitoba Young Readers’ Choice Awards

The 2013 Manitoba Young Readers’ Choice Awards aim to promote reading and Canadian literature by giving young people the opportunity to vote for their favourite Canadian book from an annual preselected list. Nominees for the 2014 award include the following titles by CANSCAIPers:

Crush. Candy. Corpse., Sylvia McNicoll (Lorimer)
Making Bombs for Hitler, Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch (Scholastic)
Middle of Nowhere, Caroline Adderson (Groundwood Books)
My Name is Parvana, Deborah Ellis (Groundwood Books)
Such Wicked Intent, Kenneth Oppel (HarperCollins)
The Grave Robber’s Apprentice, Allan Stratton (HarperCollins)
The Reluctant Journal of Henry K. Larsen, Susin Nielsen (Tundra)
Ungifted, Gordon Korman (Scholastic)
Yesterday’s Dead, Pat Bourke (Second Story Press)

Sheila A. Egoff Children’s Literature Prize

The West Coast Book Prize Society handed out the 2013 BC Book Prizes in May. The winner of the Sheila A. Egoff Children’s Literature Prize is Middle of Nowhere, written by Caroline Adderson, Groundwood Books.

2012/2013 Red Cedar Book Awards

The Information Book Award Winner for the 2012/2013 Red Cedar Book Awards is Last Airlift: A Vietnamese Orphan's Rescue from War by Marsha Forchuck Skrypuch, Pajama Press.

Hackmatack Children’s Choice Book Awards

The winners of the Hackmatack Children’s Choice Book Award 2013 were announced. Catherine Austen, author of 25 Tips for Surviving Grade 6, was the winner in the English fiction category.

CBA Libris Awards Shortlist Revealed

The Canadian Booksellers Association (CBA) and Retail Council of Canada (RCC) announced the 2013 CBA Libris Awards shortlist. In the Picture Book Category, titles by CANSCAIPers include The Stamp Collector, written by Jennifer Lanthier, illustrated by François Thisdale, Fitzhenry and Whiteside. In the Young Reader Category, titles by CANSCAIPers include:

The Reluctant Journal of Henry K. Larsen, written by Susan Nielsen, Tundra Books
Such Wicked Intent, written by Kenneth Oppel, HarperCollins

Jennifer Lanthier wins the Crystal Kite!

Jennifer Gordon — Wed, 01 May 2013 16:22:26 GMT

Congratulations to Jennifer Lanthier, winner of the SCBWI Crystal Kite Award for The Americas (Canada/Mexico/Central & South America) for The Stamp Collector (Fitzhenry and Whiteside, illustrated by Francois Thisdale).

CANSCAIPers on the Arthur Ellis Shortlist!

Jennifer Gordon — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 16:02:34 GMT

CONGRATULATIONS to Sylvia McNicoll, nominated for Crush Candy Corpse published by Lorimer and to Shane Peacock, nominated for Becoming Holmes, published by Tundra Books, both in the Juvenile/YA category for The Crime Writers of Canada Arthur Ellis Awards!

Free training for arts-based business folk!

Jennifer Gordon — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 16:08:50 GMT

Enterprise Toronto's 7th annual Small Business ARTS Forum

Tuesday April 23, North York Civic Center, 5100 Yonge St. Lower Level, Council Chambers, 9 am - 3 pm - www.toronto.ca/artsforum

This is a full-day free event that will focus on empowering artists with the information and tools they need to excel with the business of their art.

Panel discussion: Crowdfunding - is it a viable option to fund your art project? Come and hear the experiences of some artists who have been through it and succeeded! Seminars Roundtable discussions Managing Your Career: Promoting Health & Welbeing, Legal Tips, The Business of Being an Artist, All Things Marketing, Networking Tradeshow For full event details and to register please visit our website: www.toronto.ca/artsforum

This jam-packed day will include: Keynote Presentation Featuring: Michie Mee, Canada’s Original Hip Hop Queen Toronto’s own, Michie Mee is known within the music industry for her unique rap style of combining reggae and dancehall with hip-hop. Many successful artists have followed in Michie’s footsteps using this gifted technique. With over two decades in the entertainment industry, the Juno nominated rapper and actress is not only an inspiration for female musicians, but also all artists nationwide. Don’t miss out as Michie shares her journey and valuable insight into the music business and the many valuable lessons learned. www.michiemee.com

For more info contact Margie 416-396-7163 (direct line) Margie Galarneau Business Information Officer City of Toronto । Business Services । Enterprise Toronto, Small Business Centre । Scarborough Civic Centre । 150 Borough Dr., Ground Floor Toronto, ON M1P 4N7 Tel: 416.396.7169 । Fax: 416.396-5088 www.enterprisetoronto.com

April Congratulations

Karen Krossing — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 18:30:59 GMT

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations to the following CANSCAIP members who are award winners and nominees:

Finalists for the 2013 BC Book Prizes

The West Coast Book Prize Society has announced the finalists for the 2013 BC Book Prizes. The winners will be announced in May in Victoria.

The Sheila A. Egoff Children’s Literature Prize is awarded to the author of novels, including chapter books, aimed at juveniles and young adults, as well as non-fiction books for children (including biography) which have not been highly illustrated. The author must be a B.C./Yukon resident or have lived in B.C. or the Yukon for three of the past five years. Titles by CANSCAIPers include:

Middle of Nowhere, written by Caroline Adderson, Groundwood Books
The Reluctant Journal of Henry K. Larsen, written by Susin Nielsen, Tundra Books
Seraphina, written by Rachel Hartman, Doubleday Canada

The Christie Harris Illustrated Children’s Literature Prize is awarded to the author and illustrator of picture books and illustrated non-fiction books. The prize is shared by the author and the illustrator. The author and/or illustrator must be a B.C./Yukon resident or have lived in B.C. or the Yukon for three of the past five years. Titles by CANSCAIPers include:

Gift Days, written by Kari-Lynn Winters and illustrated by Stephen Taylor, Fitzhenry & Whiteside
Hey Canada!, written by Vivien Bowers and illustrated by Milan Pavlovic, Tundra Books
What’s Up, Bear? A Book About Opposites, written by Frieda Wishinsky and illustrated by Sean L. Moore, Owlkids Books Inc.

Shortlists Announced for the 2013 Atlantic Book Awards

The Atlantic Book Awards Society announced the shortlist for the ten different book prizes that make up the 2013 Atlantic Book Awards. Winners of the 2013 Atlantic Book Awards will be announced at a special awards show in May in Dartmouth. Titles by CANSCAIPers include:

Ann Connor Brimer Award for Children’s Literature

Enemy Territory, written by Sharon E. McKay, Annick Press

Lillian Shepherd Award for Excellence in Illustration

I is for Island: A Prince Edward Island Alphabet, illustrated by Brenda Jones, written by Hugh MacDonald, Sleeping Bear Press

2012 Science in Society Book Awards

The Canadian Science Writers’ Association (CSWA) is pleased to announce the shortlist for children’s books published in Canada in 2012 and entered in the national Science in Society Book Awards competition. The award carries a $1,000 prize value. The winner will be announced mid-April. Titles by CANSCAIPers include:

Big Green Book of the Big Blue Sea, written by Helaine Becker, illustrated by Willow Dawson, Kids Can Press
Earth Friendly Buildings, Bridges and More: The Eco-Journal of Corry Lapont, written by Etta Kaner, illustrated by Stephen MacEachern, Kids Can Press
The World in Your Lunchbox: The Wacky History and Weird Science of Everyday Foods, written by Claire Eamer, illustrated by Sa Boothroyd, Annick Press

2013 Short List for Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Children’s Book Awards

The 2013 short list for the Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Children’s Book Awards was announced. The two awards, of $6,000 each, recognize artistic excellence in writing and illustration in English-language Canadian children’s literature. The winners will be announced on May 23.

Children's picture book award category

A Hen for Izzy Pippik, written by Aubrey Davis, illustrations by Marie Lafrance, Kids Can Press
Larf, written by Ashley Spires, Kids Can Press
Wishes, written by Jean Little, illustrations by Geneviève Côté, North Winds Press

Young adult / middle reader award category

Hunted, by Cheryl Rainfield, Fitzhenry & Whiteside Ltd.
Seraphina, by Rachel Hartman, Doubleday Canada
The Grave Robbe’s Apprentice, by Allan Stratton, HarperCollins Canada
The Reluctant Journal of Henry K. Larsen, by Susin Nielsen, Tundra Books

2013 TD Grade One Book Giveaway Selection

The Canadian Children’s Book Centre is thrilled to announce the title of the 2013 TD Grade One Book Giveaway. Over 500,000 copies of Boy Soup, written by Loris Lesynski and illustrated by Michael Martchenko will be distributed to Grade One students in schools across the country this fall.

March Congratulations

Karen Krossing — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 21:32:58 GMT

CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to the following CANSCAIP members who are award winners and nominees:

Violet Downey Book Award
The shortlist for The National Chapter of Canada IODE Violet Downey Book Award, valued at $5,000, has been selected from among submitted books published in Canada in 2012. The Award is offered annually for the best young children’s English language book containing at least 500 words of text. The winner will be announced at IODE Canada’s 113th National Annual Meeting being held at the Carriage House Inn in Calgary, Alberta on May 31, 2013. Titles by CANSCAIP members include:

Enemy Territory, by Sharon E. McKay, Annick Press
My Name Is Parvana, by Deborah Ellis, Groundwood Books
Yesterday's Dead, by Pat Bourke, Second Story Press

CLA Book of the Year for Children Award
This prestigious award honours a book by a Canadian author, published in Canada in 2012, that is designed to appeal to readers aged 12 and younger. This year the award committee received 172 books; ultimately, 43 of these were long‐listed for thorough reading and review, and ten were selected as finalists. Titles by CANSCAIP members include:

And Nothing But the Truth, by Kit Pearson, HarperCollins Publishers
Becoming Holmes, by Shane Peacock, Tundra Books
The Grave Robber's Apprentice, by Allan Stratton, HarperCollins Publishers
Island of Doom: The Hunchback Assignments IV, by Arthur Slade, HarperCollins Publishers
Middle of Nowhere, by Caroline Adderson, Groundwood Books
The Reluctant Journal of Henry K. Larsen, by Susin Nielsen, Tundra Books
Ungifted, by Gordon Korman, Scholastic Canada

Amelia Frances Howard-Gibbon Illustrator’s Award
This award recognizes an illustrator of a noteworthy Canadian book, published in 2012, that appeals to children up to the age of 12 years. Ten finalists for the 2013 Amelia Frances Howard‐Gibbon Illustrator’s Award were selected. Titles by CANSCAIP members include:

Goodnight, Canada, written and illustrated by Andrea Beck, North Winds Press
The Stamp Collector, illustrated by François Thisdale, written by Jennifer Lanthier, Fitzhenry & Whiteside

CLA Young Adult Book Award
This award recognizes an author of an outstanding English‐language Canadian work of fiction (novel, collection of short stories or graphic novel), published in 2012, that appeals to young adults between the ages of 13 and 18. Ten finalists for the 2013 CLA Young Adult Book Award were selected. Titles by CANSCAIP members include:

The Calling, by Kelley Armstrong, Doubleday Canada
The Last Song, by Eva Wiseman, Tundra Books
My Book of Life by Angel by Martine Leavitt, Groundwood Books
The Reluctant Journal of Henry K. Larsen, by Susin Nielsen, Tundra Books
Such Wicked Intent, by Kenneth Oppel, HarperCollins Publishers
What Happened to Ivy, by Kathy Stinson, Second Story Press

The winners for all CLA awards will be announced on April 15, 2013.

Saskatchewan Book Awards
Saskatchewan Book Awards (SBA) celebrated its 20th Anniversary by announcing the shortlist of nominees for the 2013 awards. For the Young Adult Literature Award (sponsored by SaskEnergy), titles by CANSCAIP members include:

The White Bicycle, by Beverly Brenna, Red Deer Press
The Island of Doom, by Arthur Slade, HarperCollins Canada

Ezra Jack Keats Foundation New Writer Honor
The Ezra Jack Keats Foundation Book Awards were created “to acknowledge and encourage budding children’s book authors and illustrators who impart Ezra Jack Keats’ values – the universal qualities of childhood, a strong and supportive family and the multicultural nature of our world.” The Ezra Jack Keats Foundation has awarded Jennifer Lanthier its 2013 New Writer Honor for The Stamp Collector, illustrated by François Thisdale, published by Fitzhenry & Whiteside. Jennifer was one of three authors named for the New Writer Honor.

2013 Willow Awards Nominees
The Saskatchewan Young Readers' Choice Willow Awards promote reading by granting a Willow Award to the Canadian books voted by students to be the best of those nominated in three categories. The nominated books for 2013 Willow Awards have been selected, and titles by CANSCAIP members include:

Shining Willow (K-3)

Toads on Toast, written by Linda Bailey, illustrated by Colin Jack, KidsCan Press
A Hen for Izzy Pippik, written by Aubrey Davis, illustrated by Marie Lafrance, KidsCan Press
Lumpiot and the Painter from Spain, written by Monica Kulling, illustrated by Dean Griffiths
Kate and Pippin, written by Martin Springett, illustrated by Isobel Springett

Diamond Willow (4-6)

Morning Star, by Judith Plaxton, Second Story Press
Dragon Seer's Gift, by Janet McNaughton, Harper Trophy
Racing Home, by Adele Dueck, Coteau Books
No Ordinary Day, by Deborah Ellis, Groundwood Book
Ice Storm, by Penny Draper, Coteau Books

Snow Willow (7-9)

Fly Boy, by Eric Walters, Puffin Canada
The Reluctant Journal of Henry K. Larsen, by Susin Nielsen, Tundra Books
The Tiffin, by Mahtab Narsimhan, Dancing Cat Books
crush. candy. corpse., by Sylvia McNicoll, Lorimer
Ungifted, by Gordon Korman, Scholastic Canada
Shade & Sorceress, by Catherine Egan, Coteau Books
Redwing, by Holly Bennett, Orca Book Publishers

2013 SCWBI Crystal Kite Member Choice Awards

The shortlist for the 2013 SCWBI Crystal Kite Member Choice Awards was announced this week. In the division of the Americas (Canada/Mexico/Central & South America), titles by CANSCAIPers include:

The Stamp Collector, written by Jennifer Lanthier, illustrated by François Thisdale, Fitzhenry & Whiteside

Children’s Africana Book Awards “Best Books for Young Children”

The Matatu written by Eric Walters, illustrated by Eva Campbell (Orca Book Publishers) has been selected for the Children’s Africana Book Awards “Best Books for Young Children” list. In 1991 the Outreach Council of the African Studies Association accepted a proposal from Africa Access to establish awards for outstanding K-12 books on Africa published in the U.S. The awards are designed to encourage the publication of accurate, balanced children’s materials on Africa, to recognize literary excellence and to acknowledge the research achievements of outstanding authors and illustrators.

Women's Words invites submissions for anthology celebrating its 20th anniversary

Jennifer Gordon — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 21:19:22 GMT

Women’s Words: Summer Writing Week commemorates its 20th anniversary this year. To celebrate this landmark date, the University of Alberta’s Faculty of Extension is inviting all women who have ever taken a class in the program to submit poetry, short fiction, or nonfiction pieces to an anthology. Edited by authors Shirley Serviss and Janice Williamson, the anthology will be launched during this year’s Women’s Words, on Sunday, June 2, 5–7 pm, Enterprise Square (10230 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton). The deadline for submissions is March 15, 2013. For the submission guidelines and more information on the program, please visit www.womenswords.ca

February Congratulations

Karen Krossing — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 19:33:03 GMT

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations to the following CANSCAIP members who are award winners and nominees:

Canadians Honoured at ALA Midwinter Meeting

In January, the American Library Association (ALA) announced the 2013 award-winning books. Canadian young-adult author Beverley Brenna’s latest novel, The White Bicycle (Red Deer Press), is an Honour book for the Michael L. Printz Award, given each year to the best book written for young adults. Author Rachel Hartman took home the William C. Morris Award for her debut YA fantasy novel, Seraphina (Doubleday). The William C. Morris Award honors a debut book published by a first-time author writing for teens.

YALSA presents the Best Fiction for Young Adults at ALA’s Midwinter Meeting

Each year, the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) presents the Best Fiction for Young Adults list. The books, recommended for ages 12-18, meet the criteria of both good quality literature and appealing reading for teens. In addition to the full list, the Best Fiction for Young Adults committee also created a Top Ten list of titles from the final list, denoted here by an asterisk. Titles by CANSCAIP members include:

Seraphina*, written by Rachel Hartman, Doubleday
The Book of Life by Angel, written by Martine Leavitt, Groundwood Books
Such Wicked Intent: The Apprenticeship of Victor Frankenstein Book Two, written by Kenneth Oppel, HarperCollins

USBBY Outstanding International Books

USBBY, the US national section for the International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY), has selected its annual list of Outstanding International Books for children and young adults. All books on the list were published in 2012 and chosen by a committee of USBBY members. Titles by CANSCAIP members include:

Kids of Kabul: Living Bravely Through a Never-Ending War, written by Deborah Ellis, Groundwood Books
My Name is Parvana, written by Deborah Ellis, Groundwood Books
The Stamp Collector, written by Jennifer Lanthier, illustrated by François Thisdale, Fitzhenry & Whiteside

OLA 2012 Best Bets

Each year the OLA Best Bets Committee selects the top Canadian picture books, fiction and non-fiction for children, and fiction for teens. Books are selected on the basis of their literary merit as well as their appeal to the intended audience. Titles by CANSCAIP members include:

Picture Books

JoJo the Giant, written by Jane Barclay, illustrated by Esperança Melo, Tundra Books
The Stamp Collector, written by Jennifer Lanthier, illustrated by François Thisdale, Fitzhenry & Whiteside
Wishes, written by Jean Little, illustrated by Geneviève Côté, North Winds Press
Larf, written and illustrated by Ashley Spires, Kids Can Press
Dear Flyary, written by Dianne Young, illustrated by John Martz, Kids Can Press

Honourable Mentions

A Hen for Izzy Pippik, written by Aubrey Davis, illustrated by Marie Lafrance, Kids Can Press

Middle Grade Fiction

Middle of Nowhere, written by Caroline Adderson, Groundwood Books
Yesterday’s Dead, written by Pat Bourke, Second Story Press
Ungifted, written by Gordon Korman, Scholastic Canada
The Paper House, written by Lois Peterson, Orca Book Publishers
Making Bombs for Hitler, written by Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch, Scholastic Canada
The Grave Robber’s Apprentice, written by Allan Stratton, HarperCollins Canada

Honourable Mentions

Hold the Pickles, written by Vicki Grant, Orca Book Publishers

Young Adult Fiction

Running on Empty, written by Don Aker, HarperCollins Canada
Redwing, written by Holly Bennett, Orca Book Publishers
Shade & Sorceress, written by Catherine Egan, Coteau Books
Seraphina, written by Rachel Hartman, Doubleday Canada
Crush. Candy. Corpse, written by Sylvia McNicoll, James Lorimer & Company
The Reluctant Journal of Henry K. Larsen, written by Susin Nielsen, Tundra Books

Honourable Mentions

How to Tend a Grave, written by Jocelyn Shipley, Great Plains Teen Fiction
Such Wicked Intent, written by Kenneth Oppel, HarperCollins Canada

Notable Non Fiction

Bodyguards: From Gladiators to the Secret Service, written by Ed Butts, illustrated by Scott Plumbe, Annick Press

Non-Fiction

Hey Canada!, written by Vivien Bowers, illustrated by Milan Pavlovic, Tundra Books
The World in Your Lunch Box: The Wacky History and Weird Science of Everyday Foods, written by Claire Eamer, illustrated by Sa Boothroyd, Annick Press
A Good Trade, written by Alma Fullerton, illustrated by Karen Patkau, Pajama Press
Cryptic Canada: Unsolved Mysteries from Coast to Coast, written by Natalie Hyde, illustrated by Matt Hammill, Owlkids Books Inc.
Hockey Science: 25 Winning Experiments, written by Shar Levine and Leslie Johnstone, illustrated by Lorenzo Del Bianco, Scholastic Canada
The Secret of the Village Fool, written by Rebecca Upjohn, illustrated by Renné Benoit, Second Story Press

Sydney Taylor Book Award

The Sydney Taylor Book Award honors new books for children and teens that exemplify the highest literary standards while authentically portraying the Jewish experience. The award memorializes Sydney Taylor, author of the classic All-of-a-Kind Family series and is presented annually by the Association of Jewish Libraries in the United States. Titles by CANSCAIP members include:

Notable Books for Younger Readers

A Song for My Sister by Lesley Simpson with illustrations by Tatjana Mai-Wyss, Random House

Notable Books for Teens

Rachel’s Secret by Shelly Sanders, Second Story
The Last Song by Eva Wiseman, Tundra Books

Sunday Times EFG Private Bank Short Story Award

Canadian novelist and short-story writer Caroline Adderson has been long-listed for the world’s richest short-story prize, the £30,000 ($47,000) Sunday Times EFG Private Bank Short Story Award. There are 16 stories nominated, and the eligibility criterion for the prize is that the author must have been published, either in book or magazine form, in the United Kingdom or Ireland. The story that Adderson submitted, called Erection Man, has not been published. The short list, of six, will be announced in a month – each of these finalists will win £1,000 ($1,600). The winner will be announced in Oxford on March 22.

Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medals

A new commemorative medal was created in 2012 to mark the celebrations of the 60^th anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s accession to the Throne as Queen of Canada. The Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal serves to honour significant contributions and achievements by Canadians. Barbara Reid and Jean Little accepted Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medals in early February.

Carver/Stinson Intensive Writing Retreat

Jennifer Gordon — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 18:31:43 GMT

Writing by the Sea

Picture yourself writing on the beautiful south shore of Nova Scotia in September. Picture yourself getting feedback there from one of Canada’s leading editors and one of Canada’s leading authors for young people, feedback that will help you take your current project to new heights of brilliance. The good news is: you may not have to just imagine. Peter Carver and Kathy Stinson are offering their Seaside Writing Workshop/Retreat once again in 2013 - in the week of September 8 to 14 – to six lucky writers dedicated to their craft. They welcome applications from novices and veterans alike. Since this workshop program was launched, several participants have gone on to secure publishing contracts and to see their manuscripts become books. One even won a Governor General's Award for the project she worked on there, and another was shortlisted for a GG. All have gained immensely from the opportunities presented by this workshop.

If accepted, you'll be staying in a 150-year-old renovated farmhouse, with a mile of sand beach a few minutes away, and the famous Keji seaside adjunct a 20-minute drive away. You'll join others in a stimulating five days and six nights all devoted to your writing B with private writing time, stimulating workshops, and personal feedback from Peter and Kathy.

Peter is children's book editor for Red Deer Press, former teacher of Writing for Children for George Brown College, and recipient of the Claude Aubry Award for a distinguished contribution to the field of children's literature. Kathy is the author of a number of highly successful books for a range of young readers, an experienced workshop leader, and editor of children's and adult fiction and non-fiction.

To find out all you need to know about how to apply, where you’ll stay, the setting, and what former participants in the experience have to say, click on ‘Workshops’ on Kathy’s website, kathystinson.com.

http://www.kathystinson.com/writing-workshops/writing-retreat-workshop/ http://www.kathystinson.com/category/retreat/

Kathy and Peter look forward to receiving your application by April 30.

Nflnd Sci-Fi Conference Call

Jennifer Gordon — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 16:02:57 GMT

Sci-Fi on the Rock is Newfoundland’s largest science fiction convention hosting more than 2000 guests over a 3 day weekend. With entertainers from all sections of Sci-Fi coming to our convention each year, we are looking to expand on our current group of writers and focus on a national selection of writers of the genres we love. Our convention is held each April with our next running April 26-28, 2013.

Please check out www.scifiontherock.com for more information on our convention. For those interested in obtaining more information on the convention, attending and even leading workshops, please contact Keith Makse for more information.

Yes Oui CANSCAIP February Meeting

Jennifer Gordon — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 19:58:34 GMT

In the Montreal area? Join us! Over the past three to five years, Régine Frank and Wendy Singer have found success in getting various types of their writing published in children's magazines. They will share insight into writing for these publications, offer tips on submitting work to periodicals for young people, discuss the benefits of having one's work published in children's magazines, and more!

Time and location here: CANSCAIP Montreal meeting

Contact Carol-Ann Hoyte, Quebec CANSCAIP representative for futher info at kidlitfan1972 at yahoo dot com

Karen Krossing on CBC Canada Writes!

Jennifer Gordon — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 19:42:26 GMT

Read Karen's advice on writing for children; and check out fellow CANSCAIPers who are participating in CBC Writes Seusstivus! Join in on Tuesday, Dec 18 via Twitter

http://www.cbc.ca/books/ canadawrites/2012/12/ canscaips-karen-krossing-why-i- write-for-kids.html

Tenure track opportunities at UBC

Jennifer Gordon — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:05:02 GMT

Assistant Professor in Creative Writing

The Creative Writing Program at the University of British Columbia invites applications for two full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in the Creative Writing Program, to begin July 1, 2013.

Requirements include: graduate degree (Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing preferred, but a combination of a Masters degree in a related discipline and appropriate writing and publishing experience would be acceptable); demonstrated excellence in writing in one or more of the following forms: fiction, non-fiction, poetry, children’s writing; experience in the teaching of university-level creative writing courses preferred; experience in teaching in online settings an asset; two major publications or productions required. The ideal candidate will have an international profile and experience teaching at both the graduate and undergraduate level, including both workshops and large lecture classes.

The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to high quality undergraduate and graduate education and s/he will be expected to teach a total of 15 credits per year, to participate fully in Creative Writing teaching team work and program administration, to supervise a number of graduate theses, and to maintain an excellent record of teaching, service, and scholarly activity, which includes a distinguished record of professional publication and artistic production. Applicants should email a letter of application, including a brief statement about pedagogical perspectives on the teaching of creative writing, a current CV, evidence of teaching ability and effectiveness (course outlines, student evaluations, etc.) directed to Chair, Selection Committee, Creative Writing Program, University of British Columbia at crwr dot selection at ubc dot ca.

They should also arrange for three confidential letters of recommendation (including letters from established writers and indicating suitability of the candidate for appointment in an academic setting) to be sent under separate cover to the above email address. In addition, a copy of each of two recent publications should be mailed to: Chair, Selection Committee Creative Writing Program University of British Columbia Buchanan E462 - 1866 Main Mall Vancouver BC, V6T 1Z1 Canada

The deadline for receipt of applications is January 31, 2013. The starting salary for each position will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Positions are subject to final budgetary approval. The University of British Columbia hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity and diversity within its community. We especially welcome applications from members of visible minority groups, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities. We encourage all qualified persons to apply; Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will, however, be given priority.

December Congratulations

Karen Krossing — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 13:45:49 GMT

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations to the following CANSCAIP members who are award winners:

2012 Sunburst Winners

The Sunburst Award Committee announced that the winner of its 2012 young adult award is All Good Children by Catherine Austen (Orca Book Publishers). The Sunburst Awards honor Excellence in Canadian Literature of the Fantastic.

2012 Heritage and History Book Award

Janet McNaughton won the 2012 Heritage and History Book Awards in the Children’s/Young Adult Literature category for her novel The Dragon Seer’s Gift (HarperCollins Canada). The Heritage and History Book Awards are sponsored by the Historic Sites Association and administered by the Writers’ Alliance of Newfoundland and Labrador (WANL).

Quebec Writers’ Federation Prize for Children’s and Young Adult Literature

On November 20, 2012, the Quebec Writers’ Federation held its annual Awards Gala in Montreal. The QWF Prize for Children’s and Young Adult Literature went to Catherine Austen for 26 Tips for Surviving Grade 6, published by James Lorimer & Company Ltd.

ACF Research grants now open

Jennifer Gordon — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 18:40:49 GMT

The Research Grants application package is now posted on the Saskatchewan Arts Board website: http://www.artsboard.sk.ca/grants/grant-programs/2131-access-copyright-foundation-grants

Deadline is January 15, 2013.

Kingston-Frontenac PL Writer in Residence Call

Jennifer Gordon — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 20:01:27 GMT

WRITER IN RESIDENCE – KINGSTON FRONTENAC PUBLIC LIBRARY JANUARY 2014 – JUNE 2014

Applications are now being accepted for a Writer in Residence at Kingston Frontenac Public Library from January through June 2014. This is a six-month contract where the Writer in Residence spends 40 percent of his or her time on library projects and 60 percent on his or her own writing. The Writer in Residence will work with emerging writers in the community in workshops, one-to-one consultations, and other programs in Kingston and Frontenac County. For example, the selected applicant will conduct writing workshops with various groups from the community, including teens and existing writing circles, public readings, evaluation of manuscripts, online promotion of the program.

Kingston, with its unique heritage and personality, is the major population centre of eastern Ontario. Located on Lake Ontario, it is a two-hour drive from Ottawa and a two-and-a-half-hour drive from Toronto and Montreal. It is home to Queen's University, St. Lawrence College and the Royal Military College. Culture and the arts abound, along with great shopping, dining and outdoor recreational experiences.

Eligibility: • Canadian citizenship or permanent residency in Canada • A minimum of one professionally published title in any of the following genres: fiction, short stories, poetry, drama, children’s literature or literary non-fiction that lends itself to a public reading • Experience working with emerging writers of various ages on their manuscripts • Experience giving readings and workshops

The successful applicant must be working on or planning to work on a new project intended for book-length publication. Please note: this opportunity is not open to employees &/or volunteers of the Kingston Frontenac Public Library.

Application Process: Please submit a curriculum vitae or résumé with a publications list, three references, and a proposal of workshops or programs you might offer. Please include a sample of recent work (20-30 pp) and a description of a writing project to be worked on during the residency.

Contract Terms: Terms of employment are based on Canada Council guidelines. The remuneration for the six-month contract is $24,000 (based on 35 hours a week). The Writer in Residence will be responsible for his or her own accommodation and travel costs to Kingston. Office space will be provided at the Central branch of the Kingston Frontenac Public Library. The work may include some travel to other branches in Kingston and Frontenac County. This contract is subject to Canada Council funding. Grant outcome will be known in the summer 2013.

Deadline for application: December 7, 2012

Apply to: Writer in Residence Selection Committee c/o Mary Glenn Kingston Frontenac Public Library 130 Johnson Street Kingston, ON K7L 1X8 Or mglenn at kfpl dot ca

CAA 2013 Literary Awards Call for Entries

Jennifer Gordon — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 19:21:17 GMT

Entries are now being accepted for the Canadian Authors Association's 2013 Literary Awards.

Criteria and submission details are available in the CAA 2013 Literary Awards Guidelines. Complete the CAA 2013 Awards entry form online and send it to us along with your entries. The deadline for submissions is January 15, 2013.

Now in its 38th year, the CAA Literary Awards program honours writing that achieves excellence without sacrificing popular appeal. Past winners have included Margaret Atwood, Timothy Findley, Leonard Cohen, Micheal Ondaatje, Carol Shields, Patrick DeWitt, Nino Ricci and countless other literary stars - some relatively unknown at the time they received the award.

November Congratulations

Karen Krossing — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 17:48:20 GMT

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations to the following CANSCAIP members who are award winners and nominees:

2013 Forest of Reading® Nominees

The Ontario Library Association has announced the nominees for the 2013 Forest of Reading® Program.

Blue Spruce™ Nominees (Grades K - 2)

JoJo the Giant, written by Jane Barclay, illustrated by Esperança Melo, Tundra Books
Kate & Pippin: An Unlikely Love Story, written by Martin Springett, photos by Isobel Springett, Penguin Group (Canada)
Larf, written and illustrated by Ashley Spires, Kids Can Press
Splinters, written and illustrated by Kevin Sylvester, Tundra Books

Silver Birch® Nominees (Grades 3 - 6)

Fiction

Dragon Seer’s Gift, written by Janet McNaughton, HarperCollins Publishers
The Grave Robber’s Apprentice, written by Allan Stratton, HarperCollins Publishers
Making Bombs For Hitler, written by Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch, Scholastic Canada
Missing, written by Becky Citra, Orca Book Publishers
Neil Flambé and the Crusader’s Curse, written by Kevin Sylvester, Simon & Schuster

Non-Fiction

Explorers Who Made it ... or died trying, written by Frieda Wishinsky, illustrated by Bill Dickson, Scholastic Canada
No Shelter Here: Making the World a Kinder Place for Dogs, written by Rob Laidlaw, Pajama Press
Shannen and the Dream for a School, written by Janet Wilson, Second Story Press
To Hope and Back: The Journey of the St. Louis, written by Kathy Kacer, Second Story Press

Express

In The Bag! Margaret Knight Wraps It Up, written by Monica Kulling, illustrated by David Parkins, Tundra Books
I Owe You One, written by Natalie Hyde, Orca Book Publishers

Matatu, written by Eric Walters, illustrated by Eva Campbell, Orca Book Publishers

The Paper House, written by Lois Peterson, Orca Book Publishers
Who Needs a Swamp?, written and illustrated by Karen Patkau, Tundra Books

Red Maple™ Nominees (Grades 7 - 8)

Fiction

crush. candy. corpse., written by Sylvia McNicoll, James Lorimer & Company
The Dragon Turn, written by Shane Peacock, Tundra Books
End of Days, written by Eric Walters, Doubleday Canada
First Descent, written by Pam Withers, Tundra Books
Testify, written by Valerie Sherrard, Dundurn Press
This Dark Endeavour, written by Kenneth Oppel, HarperCollins Publishers
The Tiffin, written by Mahtab Narsimhan, Dancing Cat Books

Non-Fiction

Last Airlift: A Vietnamese Orphan’s Rescue from War, written by Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch, Pajama Press
Lizards in the Sky: Animals Where You Least Expect Them, written by Claire Eamer, Annick Press
The Lowdown On Denim, written by Tanya Lloyd Kyi, illustrated by Clayton Hanmer, Annick Press
Real Justice: Fourteen And Sentenced To Death - The Story of Steven Truscott, written by Bill Swan, James Lorimer & Company
The Secret Life of Money: A Kid’s Guide To Cash, written by Kira Vermond, illustrated by Clayton Hanmer, Owlkids Books Inc.

White Pine™ Nominees (Grades 9 - 12)

All Good Children, written by Catherine Austen, Orca Book Publishers

Karma, written by Cathy Ostlere, Puffin Canada

The Taming, written by Eric Walters and Teresa Toten, Doubleday Canada

Witchlanders, written by Lena Coakley, Atheneum Books

The OLA also offers two adult reading categories: Evergreen™ and Golden Oak™. The Golden Oak program provides new readers in adult literacy programs to read books chosen specifically for them. The nominees in this category are:

Behind Enemy Lines, written by Carol Matas, Scholastic Canada
Remembering The Titanic, written by Frieda Wishinsky, Scholastic Inc.
In The Bag! Margaret Knight Wraps It Up, written by Monica Kulling, illustrated by David Parkins, Tundra Books

Matatu, written by Eric Walters, illustrated by Eva Campbell, Orca Book Publishers

No Ordinary Day, written by Deborah Ellis, Groundwood Books

Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award

Sarah Ellis has been nominated for the The Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award (ALMA), the world's largest award for children's and young adult literature. Sarah was chosen as one of 207 candidates from 67 countries. This award is named for Astrid Lindgren, one of Sweden’s most important authors. The recipient or recipients of the 2013 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award will be announced on 26 March 2013 at 1 pm.

Jacqueline Guest awarded the prestigious Indspire Award for the Arts

Jacqueline Guest is the recipient of the prestigious Indspire Award for the Arts, which recognizes Indigenous professionals and youth who demonstrate outstanding career achievement. Created in 1993 in conjunction with the UN's International Decade of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, the Indspire Awards represent the highest honour the Indigenous community bestows upon its own achievers.

Elizabeth Mrazik-Cleaver Picture Book Award

IBBY Canada announces the winner of the Elizabeth Mrazik-Cleaver Picture Book Award: A Few Blocks by Cybèle Young, published by Groundwood Books.

2012 Vicky Metcalf Award for Children's Literature

Paul Yee is the winner of the 2012 Vicky Metcalf Award for Children's Literature. Yee has contributed uniquely and powerfully to our literary landscape over a writing career that spans almost 30 years. He was virtually the first children’s author to document the Chinese Canadian experience from its early days to the present.

2012 Matt Cohen Award

Jean Little is the winner of the 2012 Matt Cohen Award. Established by a group of anonymous donors, the Matt Cohen Award recognizes a lifetime of distinguished work by a Canadian writer, working in either poetry or prose in either French or English. Jean Little is recognized throughout North America for her candid and unsentimental portrayals of adolescent life.

Governor General’s Award for Children’s Literature

The Governor General’s Award for Children’s Literature – Text goes to The Reluctant Journal of Henry K. Larsen, by Susin Nielsen, Tundra Books.

Introducing CANSCAIP's Creators-in-Residence

Karen Krossing — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 19:01:20 GMT

As a celebration of its 35th anniversary, CANSCAIP announces its first ever Creator-in-Residence program. From January 15 to May 15, 2013, CANSCAIP will have not one, but two, Creators-in-Residence. Please join us in welcoming BC illustrator Dianna Bonder and Ontario author Kathy Stinson as our 2013 CANSCAIP Creators-in-Residence.

The purpose of this program is to encourage exchanges between our Creator-in-Residence and the CANSCAIP community across Canada, and to foster mentorship of new and emerging authors and illustrators who are both Members and Friends of CANSCAIP. As part of this program, Dianna Bonder and Kathy Stinson will each be conducting twelve Creator-in-Residence Blue Pencil Mentorships.

For information on how to apply to be mentored by Dianna or Kathy, please click here.

CANSCAIP Montreal Meeting

Jennifer Gordon — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 14:51:50 GMT

Copyright lawyer Mireille Goulet will be our featured speaker. Whether you're an author or illustrator, emerging or established, Mireille has information that you need to know!

Join us at the John A. Simms Community Centre 8 Westminster South, Montreal West.