2020 Rakuten Kobo Emerging Writer Prize Shortlist
Rakuten Kobo, in search of the best books written by debut Canadian authors, today announced the shortlist for its sixth annual Emerging Writer Prize. The award was created with the intention of bringing literary recognition, and kick-starting the careers of debut Canadian authors. A $10,000 CAD cash prize will be awarded to a book in each of three categories: Nonfiction, Literary Fiction and Genre Fiction (Speculative Fiction this year). In addition, each winning author receives promotional, marketing and ongoing communications support throughout 2020. After hundreds of applications, the 2020 shortlist was selected by Kobo’s team of expert booksellers, who read each book, and considered customer ratings and reviews. The shortlist comprises five to six books from each category, and now three bestselling Canadian author judges have the difficult task of choosing the winners: Timothy Caulfield for Nonfiction, Marissa Stapley for Literary Fiction, and Andrew Pyper for Speculative Fiction. The winners will be announced in mid-to-late June, 2020. Details
South Away
The Pacific Coast on Two Wheels
All We Knew But Couldn't Say
From the Ashes
My Story of Being Métis, Homeless, and Finding My Way
Heavy Flow
Breaking the Curse of Menstruation
The Stone Frigate
The Royal Military College's First Female Cadet Speaks Out
Before the Lights Go Out
A Season Inside a Game on the Brink
Frying Plantain
Benediction
Melting Queen, The
Only Pretty Damned
Making It Home
Crow
