Book Lists City Books Nominees These books have recently (as of Sept. 2011) been shortlisted for various city book awards across Canada. by Kerry Clare · Tagged city books, city book prizes, 2011 Showing 7 books Share list Email Facebook Twitter apologetic by (author) Carla Funk A Walk with the Rainy Sisters In Praise of British Columbia's Places by (author) Stephen Hume Ages 14 Grades 9 Odd Ball by (author) Arthur John Stewart Grades 5 to 6 The Beggar's Garden Stories, The by (author) Michael Christie Death Benefits by (author) Sarah N. Harvey Ages 12 Grades 8 to 12 After Canaan Essays on Race, Writing, and Region by (author) Wayde Compton Ages 16 Grades 11 Whoever Gives Us Bread The Story of Italians in British Columbia by (author) Lynne Bowen