Between the Covers
CBC Radio's book-reading program features novels and short stories read in 15-minute installments. The emphasis is on Canadian contemporary fiction, with international authors also represented. more >
Mon-Fri 1:30pm ET (10:30am PT) on Sirius 137
CBC Literary Awards
The Awards are Canada's only literary competition celebrating original, unpublished works in both official languages. There are three categories: short story, poetry, and creative non-fiction, with cash prizes totalling $60,000 courtesy of the Canada Council for the Arts. more >
Submissions for this year are now closed, a shortlist of finalists will be announced February 2010.
Canada Reads
Canada Reads celebrates five Canadian books for three months online, on the air and at public events. It all leads up to a week-long show hosted by Jian Ghomeshi. In this annual title fight, five celebrity panelists defend their favourite work of Canadian fiction. One by one, books are voted off the list, until one panelist triumphs with the book for Canada to read this year. more >
The Canada Reads debates air March 8 - 12 on CBC Radio One.
Canada Writes
We all like to try our hand at writing. But in Canada Writes, there's a clock ticking! And when time is up, you face three judges, a live audience, and radio listeners coast to coast! more >
Canada Writes starts again Jan. 30, 2010
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The Next Chapter Shelagh Rogers chats with Canada's current and future literary stars. |
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The Sunday Edition Michael Enright tackles everything from politics to pop culture. |
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Writers & Company Eleanor Wachtel talks with writers from around the world. | |||
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Between the Covers Novels and short stories read in 15-minute instalments |
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My 2 cents Kids book reviews at CBC Kids. | |||
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Online and on Sirius satellite radio 137 - check the website for showtimes |
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