by megan@bcyukonbookprizes.com | Sep 19, 2026 | News
The West Coast Book Prize Society is thrilled to announce the winners of the 42th annual BC and Yukon Book Prizes. Prizes are awarded annually to recognize the achievements of BC and Yukon authors, illustrators, and publishers. Award winners are selected through a...
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...
