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One Shortlist, A Hundred Connections: Loghan Paylor’s Story
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...
What Julie Wilkins Found Beyond the Shortlist: Community, Joy, and Growth
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 recognition...
Why Author Visits Matter
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...
Every story needs a community behind it.
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 around...
Every Dollar Doubled: Help Us Match the Grant
Somewhere in BC or Yukon right now, there's a kid who has never met a published author. Never sat in a room with someone who grew up in a place like theirs and turned that experience into a book. Never thought, maybe I could do that too. That's exactly the moment we...
Announcing the 2026 BC and Yukon Book Prizes Shortlists
The West Coast Book Prize Society is pleased to announce the names of the finalists vying for recognition in eight categories at the 42nd Annual BC and Yukon Book Prizes. Ethel Wilson Fiction Prize awarded to the author of the best work of literary fiction: Sarah...
Getting to know our board: Sarah James
Last year we welcomed Sarah James to the BC and Yukon Book Prizes board. In the coming months, we're going to introduce you to some of the wonderful people who help guide the organization. Q: What's your name, role on the board, and one word that describes why you...
Become a member and support BC and Yukon authors
By Frances Peck I love books. I love to buy, borrow, discuss, recommend, and occasionally lend them. I read them daily, and I’ve written two of my own. So when in 2015 I was invited to join the board of the West Coast Book Prize Society, the nonprofit behind what was...
Photo Gallery: Celebrating the winners and finalists of the 41th annual BC and Yukon Book Prizes
Announcing the winners of the 2025 BC and Yukon Book Prizes
The West Coast Book Prize Society is thrilled to announce the winners of the 41th 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...