by megan@bcyukonbookprizes.com | Sep 2, 2026 | Uncategorized
The West Coast Book Prize Society is pleased to announce the names of the Vancouver Book Award finalists. Ruby Smith Diaz, Searching for Serafim: The Life and Legacy of Serafim “Joe” Fortes (Arsenal Pulp Press) Daniela Elza, SCAR/CITY (McGill-Queen’s University Press)...
by megan@bcyukonbookprizes.com | Jun 26, 2026 | Uncategorized
Every year, the BC and Yukon Book Prizes shine a spotlight on extraordinary writing from across our region, but the impact of these prizes extends far beyond the award gala. For shortlisted authors, recognition opens doors to new readers, new communities, and new...
by megan@bcyukonbookprizes.com | Jun 19, 2026 | News
Every nomination tells a story. As we raise funds to keep the BC and Yukon Book Prizes going, we asked past nominees to share theirs. Here, author Julie Wilkins reflects on how her shortlisting for We’re Happy You’re Here changed her as a writer — and why...
by megan@bcyukonbookprizes.com | Jun 17, 2026 | News
Behind every great book is a person with something to say — and meeting that person can change everything. In this video, teachers and students from Golden Secondary School share what it means when an author walks into their classroom: the curiosity it sparks, the...
by megan@bcyukonbookprizes.com | Jun 17, 2026 | News
Carleigh Baker knows this better than most. As a celebrated BC author and two-time BC and Yukon Book Prize finalist — for Bad Endings and Last Woman — she’s experienced firsthand what it means to have your work seen, celebrated, and championed by the people...
