BC and Yukon Book Prizes
@bcyukonbookprizes.bsky.social
Our mission is to recognize and promote the achievements of the book community in BC and Yukon through the BC and Yukon Book Prizes and related programs. The 10 Prizes are presented annually recognizing authors, illustrators, and publishers.
Are you interested in helping to choose the winners and shortlists for the 2026 BC and Yukon Book Prizes? Nominations are now open! Nominate yourself or someone you know. For more information visit: bcyukonbookprizes.com/juror-nomina...
October 14, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Are you interested in helping to choose the winners and shortlists for the 2026 BC and Yukon Book Prizes? Nominations are now open! Nominate yourself or someone you know. For more information visit: bcyukonbookprizes.com/juror-nomina...
Submissions are open! If you published, wrote, or illustrated a book in 2025, be sure to consider submitting it for the 42 BC and Yukon Book Prizes! For more information visit: bcyukonbookprizes.com/how-to-enter/
August 12, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Submissions are open! If you published, wrote, or illustrated a book in 2025, be sure to consider submitting it for the 42 BC and Yukon Book Prizes! For more information visit: bcyukonbookprizes.com/how-to-enter/
"As a western Canadian book awards organization, we can’t help but be deeply disturbed by the growing trend of politicians politicizing education which directly targets marginalized authors, illustrators, and students."
Read the full statement here: bcyukonbookprizes.com/2025/05/30/s...
Read the full statement here: bcyukonbookprizes.com/2025/05/30/s...
May 30, 2025 at 7:54 PM
"As a western Canadian book awards organization, we can’t help but be deeply disturbed by the growing trend of politicians politicizing education which directly targets marginalized authors, illustrators, and students."
Read the full statement here: bcyukonbookprizes.com/2025/05/30/s...
Read the full statement here: bcyukonbookprizes.com/2025/05/30/s...
Want to recognize someone who's made a mark on the BC or Yukon literary or word art communities? Nominate them for The Borealis Prize or the Lieutenant Governor's Award for Literary Excellence. For more information visit: bcyukonbookprizes.com/nominations/
April 30, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Want to recognize someone who's made a mark on the BC or Yukon literary or word art communities? Nominate them for The Borealis Prize or the Lieutenant Governor's Award for Literary Excellence. For more information visit: bcyukonbookprizes.com/nominations/
We're getting together at @bookwarehouse.bsky.social to celebrate the finalists of the 2025 BC and Yukon Book Prizes and we hope to see you there! This is a great chance to buy copies of the finalist books, and to have them signed by authors and illustrators in attendance. Hope to see you there!
April 22, 2025 at 4:33 PM
We're getting together at @bookwarehouse.bsky.social to celebrate the finalists of the 2025 BC and Yukon Book Prizes and we hope to see you there! This is a great chance to buy copies of the finalist books, and to have them signed by authors and illustrators in attendance. Hope to see you there!
We've extended the deadline for the posting for Director of Operations and Development. We're looking for someone with a ❤️ for the literary community and a passion for fund development and grant writing. For a look at the full job posting visit our website here: bcyukonbookprizes.com/2025/01/27/h...
February 14, 2025 at 6:39 PM
We've extended the deadline for the posting for Director of Operations and Development. We're looking for someone with a ❤️ for the literary community and a passion for fund development and grant writing. For a look at the full job posting visit our website here: bcyukonbookprizes.com/2025/01/27/h...
The deadline for applications for our Director of Operations and Development position is Feb. 12. If you're interested in learning more about this job opportunity visit: bcyukonbookprizes.com/2025/01/27/h...
February 10, 2025 at 5:24 PM
The deadline for applications for our Director of Operations and Development position is Feb. 12. If you're interested in learning more about this job opportunity visit: bcyukonbookprizes.com/2025/01/27/h...
Do you listen to our podcast? We have a fresh episode coming out tomorrow morning featuring Christopher Patterson, Y-Dang Troeung's partner. Christopher will be chatting about Y-Dang's memoir Landbridge. You can find our podcast where ever you find our favourite podcast.
January 10, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Do you listen to our podcast? We have a fresh episode coming out tomorrow morning featuring Christopher Patterson, Y-Dang Troeung's partner. Christopher will be chatting about Y-Dang's memoir Landbridge. You can find our podcast where ever you find our favourite podcast.