2017 Speaker's Book Award Shortlist
The Speaker’s Book Award recognizes works by Ontario authors reflecting the diverse culture and rich history of the province and of its residents. Topics include the history of the province and its many communities; prominent figures in Ontario from various fields including, but not limited to, politics, culture, arts, education and business; the history and achievements of women and minorities in Ontario; and the development of Ontario’s parliamentary system.

Border Cities Powerhouse
The Rise of Windsor: 1901-1945

Dr. Oronhyatekha
Security, Justice, and Equality

Frontier City
Toronto on the Verge of Greatness

Seven Fallen Feathers
Racism, Death, and Hard Truths in a Northern City

The Politics of Ontario

The Whisky King
The remarkable true story of Canada's most infamous bootlegger and the undercover Mountie on his trail