Governor General's Literary Awards
The Canada Council for the Arts celebrates great books: our Governor General’s Literary Awards recognize finalists and winners in seven categories for both official languages and for readers of all ages.
Governor General's Literary Awards 2023
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Chrysalis
Stories
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Xanax Cowboy
Poems
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William Shakespeare's As You Like It, A Radical Retelling
Winner
Unearthing
A Story of Tangled Love and Family Secrets
Winner
The Probability of Everything
Winner
When You Can Swim
Winner
Rosa's Very Own Personal Revolution
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2023 Governor General's Awards Finalists
Governor General's Literary Awards 2022
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Pure Colour
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Shadow Blight
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The Piano Teacher
A Healing Key
Winner
Aki-wayn-zih
A Person as Worthy as the Earth
Winner
The Sour Cherry Tree
Winner
History of the Jews in Quebec
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#GGBooks 2022 Poetry Finalists
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#GGBooks 2022 Nonfiction Finalists
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#GGBooks 2022 Fiction Finalists
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2022 Governor General’s Literary Awards
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