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Westwood Creative Artists @westwoodcreative.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

On Canada’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation we reinvigorate our efforts to learn, reflect and respect the truth and lived experiences of those affected by the intergenerational trauma of residential schools. . Pictured are some of the 2026-2027 nominated titles for the FNCR Awards. fncr.ca

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Alison McGauley @alisonmcgauley.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Let's celebrate #fall with Kenzie's Little Tree, a #book that features #family time throughout the #seasons! #kidlit #cankidlit #EduSky @westwoodcreative.bsky.social @orcabook.bsky.social @picturebookseh.bsky.social

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Westwood Creative Artists @westwoodcreative.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Deals! Deals! Deals! Congratulations to Yann Martel and @awde.bsky.social on their respective book deals 🎉

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Westwood Creative Artists @westwoodcreative.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Deals! Deals! Deals! Congratulations to Sima Samar, Roberta Rich, and Caroline Adderson on their respective book deals 🎉

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Westwood Creative Artists @westwoodcreative.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Deals! Deals! Deals! Congratulations to Jordan Scott, Declan Hill, and Jeanette Liu on their respective book deals 🎉

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Westwood Creative Artists @westwoodcreative.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

The second action-packed installment of a four-book series, QUEST OF THE DROWNED LANDS follows a very special team of kids, highlighting for young readers meaningful ways to help change the world. . “A solid series for young fantasy readers full of vivid full-color illustrations.” —@sljournal

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Westwood Creative Artists @westwoodcreative.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Congrats to @davidarobertson.bsky.social for LITTLE SHOES, winner of the 2026 Sheila Barry Best Canadian Picturebook of the Year Award! . A beautifully told and comforting picture book about a boy's journey to overcome the generational trauma of residential schools. . www.vclr.ca/announcing-t...

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Westwood Creative Artists @westwoodcreative.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

It is our honour to congratulate WCA client and veteran Toronto Star crime reporter, Peter Edwards on winning the Tracey Tyler Award from Innocence Canada. . The award is named after the former Star reporter, an advocate for the wrongfully convicted who died in 2012. www.thestar.com/news/gta/vet...

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Veteran Star reporter Peter Edwards wins Tracey Tyler Award from Innocence Canada

Organization that advocates for the wrongfully convicted honours Toronto Star crime reporter with award named after colleague who died in 2012.

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Alison McGauley @alisonmcgauley.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

I look forward to joining in the fun at the Adopt a School Program on Saturday, Sept. 26th at Indigo Kitchener! The event runs from 12-5 and includes storytime from local authors. #kidlit #cankidlit @picturebookseh.bsky.social @westwoodcreative.bsky.social @orcabook.bsky.social

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Dean Jobb - True Crime Writer @deanjobb.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Delighted to see my #truecrime bestsellers Empire of Deception and A Gentleman and a Thief on display at Indigo's Bay & Bloor store in Toronto. Thanks to Josh for helping with the impromptu signing! @harpercollinsca.bsky.social @westwoodcreative.bsky.social Book details & reviews: www.deanjobb.com

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Westwood Creative Artists @westwoodcreative.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Congratulations to @davidarobertson.bsky.social! 7 GENERATIONS and ALL THE LITTLE MONSTERS made the First Nation Communities READ 2026-2027 Shortlist, in the Young Adult/Adult Category! 🎉 . fncr.ca/news/first-n... . #FNCR #bookawards #Indigenousliterature #ola

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Westwood Creative Artists @westwoodcreative.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Congratulations to 2026 Giller Prize Longlisters Patricia Finn for her novel THE GOLDEN BOY and Wayne Johnston for his novel THE NOVICE OF HOLLOWAY HALL. . The shortlist will be announced on October 5, 2026, at 9 a.m. ET. . Congratulations to all the longlisted authors! . @gillerprize.bsky.social

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Giller Prize @gillerprize.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

A Murmuration of Starlings by Steve Burrows, published by @dundurnpress.bsky.social, is the 10th novel in the Birder Murder Mystery. youtu.be/GW7tCj2a1es #GillerPrize #CravingCanLit #Canlit #canadianliterature #fiction #canadianfiction

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Reading: A Murmuration of Starlings by Steve Burrows

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Westwood Creative Artists @westwoodcreative.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Congratulations to the WCA authors and illustrators that made it on CBC Kids Reads longlist! . LENA THE CHICKEN (BUT REALLY A DINOSAUR!) by Linda Bailey THE ONE ABOUT THE BLACKBIRD illustrated by Matt James RAVEN’S RIBBONS by Tasha Spillett, illustrated by Daniel Ramirez www.cbc.ca/books/kids/c...

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Westwood Creative Artists @westwoodcreative.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Deals! Deals! Deals! Congratulations to Jamaica Cass, and Dan Bar-el on their respective book deals 🎉 . . . #bookdeal #dealreport #PublishersMarketplace #newbooks #canadianauthor #CanLit

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Westwood Creative Artists @westwoodcreative.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Deals! Deals! Deals! Congratulations to Annabel Lyon, Tomson Highway, and Thomas Wharton on their respective book deals 🎉 . . . #bookdeal #dealreport #PublishersMarketplace #newbooks #canadianauthor #CanLit

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Westwood Creative Artists @westwoodcreative.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Deals! Deals! Deals! Congratulations to Linda Bailey, Patrice Dutil, and @elliottgish.bsky.social on their respective book deals 🎉 . . . #bookdeal #dealreport #PublishersMarketplace #newbooks #canadianauthor #CanLit

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Westwood Creative Artists @westwoodcreative.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Happy pub day to ASHA IN HER GARDEN 🎉 Bestselling, award-winning, Canada-Reads finalist (for THE HERO'S WALK) Anita Rau Badami Showcases her extraordinary storytelling gifts in this entertaining tale set in India and Montreal—her much-anticipated first novel in fifteen years.

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Westwood Creative Artists @westwoodcreative.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

This book is so beautiful and lovely and special that it’s got us excited about September and the start of a new school year. . Authored and illustrated by @katiearthur.bsky.social, BACKPACK is an ode to backpacks and the comfort, joy, and utility they bring to our lives. @owlkids.bsky.social

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Westwood Creative Artists @westwoodcreative.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Congratulations to WCA client, Matt James! I KNOW HOW TO DRAW AN OWL is a Maryland Black-Eyed Book Award picture book nominee 🎉 www.maslmd.org/current-nomi...

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Westwood Creative Artists @westwoodcreative.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Congratulations to Matt James, @davidarobertson.bsky.social, and Caroline Adderson, all finalists for the 2026 Sheila Barry Best Canadian Picture Book of the Year Award!

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Biblioasis @biblioasis.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Don Gillmor, author of ON OIL, joined Nahlah Ayed on CBC Ideas to trace the transformative grip that petroleum has exercised over humanity. You can listen to them discuss how oil became the one true global religion here: www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...

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Alison McGauley @alisonmcgauley.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

KENZIE'S LITTLE TREE is in the final round of voting for a Crystal Kite Award! If you’re a fan & SCBWI member, please vote today! #kidlit #CanKidLit @picturebookseh.bsky.social @canadafictionfest.bsky.social @orcabook.bsky.social @westwoodcreative.bsky.social

On a pink background, the title reads, SCBWI Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. Please vote by July 17. Kenzie's Little Tree is in the final round! (Canada & North America Division). There is a silver circle graphic that says "The Crystal Kite Award" in blue font. We see a picture of the front cover of Kenzie's Little Tree by Alison McGauley and Emilie Leduc.

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Dean Jobb - True Crime Writer @deanjobb.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Summer reading, sorted! Block Shop Books in historic Lunenburg, #NovaScotia has my bestselling #truecrime books in stock. Stranger-than-fiction tales of swindles, jewel heists and murder. From @harpercollinsca.bsky.social Details & reviews: www.deanjobb.com @westwoodcreative.bsky.social

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Westwood Creative Artists @westwoodcreative.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Deals! Deals! Deals! Congratulations to Jordan Scott, @jamalsaeed7909, @annleriksson, Susan Juby and Patricia Finn on their respective book deals 🎉

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Westwood Creative Artists @westwoodcreative.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Deals! Deals! Deals! Congratulations to Annabel Lyon, Yann Martel, and Laura R. Fisher 🎉

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Westwood Creative Artists @westwoodcreative.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

We’re thrilled to share that Rachel Phan has won the 2026 CALA Best Book Award for Adult Non-Fiction. . A captivating memoir of belonging, sacrifice, and the untold stories families carry across generations. @douglasmcintyre.bsky.social

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Alison McGauley @alisonmcgauley.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

I’m looking forward to this discussion with other authors from Canada Fiction Fest! @orcabook.bsky.social @westwoodcreative.bsky.social @picturebookseh.bsky.social

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Women's Prize @womensprize.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

The Correspondent by Virginia Evans is the 2026 winner of the Women's Prize for Fiction. Congratulations Virginia! @michaeljbooks.bsky.social

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Westwood Creative Artists @westwoodcreative.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

We are looking for our fall intern! This full-time hybrid or remote 7-week internship position begins August 10th, 2026. Deadline to apply is July 3rd. Full details at the link in our bio!

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Westwood Creative Artists @westwoodcreative.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Congratulations to Lauren Soloy 🎉 . author 📷 credit: Jai Soloy @atlanticbookawards.bsky.social

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Westwood Creative Artists @westwoodcreative.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Exciting news for Loghan Paylor! THE CURE FOR DROWING is a finalist for the Rakuten Kobo Emerging Writer Prize 🎉 . A Canadian historical novel that boldly centres queer and non-binary characters in unprecedented ways. www.kobo.com/media-hub/ra...

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Westwood Creative Artists @westwoodcreative.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Fantastic news for @susinnielsen.bsky.social! The winner will be announced on Saturday, June 20, 2026. @leacockmedal.bsky.social www.leacock.ca/Archives/Ent...

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Westwood Creative Artists @westwoodcreative.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Congratulations to Rohinton Mistry! www.theguardian.com/books/ng-int...

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Westwood Creative Artists @westwoodcreative.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

We're thrilled for Linda Bailey! THE GREAT DINOSAUR SLEEPOVER is the 2026 Forest of Reading Blue Spruce Award Winner 🎉

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Westwood Creative Artists @westwoodcreative.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Congratulations to Marc Lewis, Glenn Dixon, and Annabel Lyon on their respective book deals 🎉

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Westwood Creative Artists @westwoodcreative.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Congratulations to Zander Sherman, @juliansher.bsky.social, and Nan Forler on their respective book deals 🎉

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Westwood Creative Artists @westwoodcreative.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Congratulations to Mirjam Guesgen and Brent Bishop on their respective book deals 🎉

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Westwood Creative Artists @westwoodcreative.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Congratulations Tiffany Stone and Brittany Lane! . THE DAY DANCER FLEW tells the tale of a girl's love for her horse and the power of a community coming together to help humans (and animals) during a natural disaster. . www.chocolatelilyawards.com/2020-chocola...

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Bocas Lit Fest @bocaslitfest.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

🏆Congratulations to the winner of the 2026 OCM Bocas Prize for Caribbean Literature, Tessa McWatt!🏆 She has won the 16th annual award for her book, The Snag: A Mother, a Forest, and Wild Grief. #bocas2026 #OCMBocasPrize

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Westwood Creative Artists @westwoodcreative.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Thrilled to see Charis Cotter's THE HAUNTED DANCE HALL make the shortlist! 🎉

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Bobbi French @bobbifrench.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

It's official! Thanks to all you beautiful readers she's a national bestseller!! So, so grateful. #Booksky #CanLit #WritingCommunity @harpercollinsca.bsky.social

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Westwood Creative Artists @westwoodcreative.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

We're thrilled to share that Virginia Evans' THE CORRESPONDENT has been shortlisted for the 2026 #WomensPrize for Fiction🎉

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Bobbi French @bobbifrench.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

PUB DAY! Here she be, all gussied up and officially out in the world! Endless gratitude for Jenn Lambert & the team @harpercollins.bsky.social, Hilary McMahon of @westwoodcreative.bsky.social & to all you lovely readers who encouraged me to tell another story. My heart is full. #CanLit #Booksky

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Alison McGauley @alisonmcgauley.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

🌸Author Alison McGauley will be signing copies of KENZIE’S LITTLE TREE at Indigo Ancaster, 737 Golf Links Road, Ancaster, on Sunday, April 26th from 11-4. #kidlit #CanKidLit @orcabook.bsky.social @westwoodcreative.bsky.social @picturebookseh.bsky.social

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Westwood Creative Artists @westwoodcreative.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

What a riveting 4 days! Tegan Quin championed THE CURE FOR DROWNING by Loghan Paylor all the way to victory 🎉

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Westwood Creative Artists @westwoodcreative.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Congratulations to @bcyukonbookprizes.bsky.social 2026 finalists @susanjuby.bsky.social, Sam Wiebe, Larry Grant, Scott Steedman, Iona Whishaw, @gregorcraigie.bsky.social, and @davidarobertson.bsky.social🎉

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Westwood Creative Artists @westwoodcreative.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Congratulations to Tiffany Stone and Rachel Rose on their respective book deals 🎉

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Westwood Creative Artists @westwoodcreative.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Congratulations to Bob McDonald, @kyomaclear.bsky.social, and Carrie Snyder on their respective book deals 🎉

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