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Reading Events
An Afternoon of Readings by the 2008 Saskatchewan Book Award Winners
Date: Tuesday, December 1st, 2009 — 3:00 to 5:00 pm
Tickets: Free Admission
Location: Legislative Library room 234.
Information on where to park and what door to enter
Readers:
Poet Laureate Robert Currie reading Love of Mirrors by Gary Hyland,
Pam Bustin - Mostly Happy,
Alison Lohans - This Land We Call Home,
Donna Caruso - Journey Without a Map: Growing
up Italian - a Memoir.
Sponsors: The Saskatchewan Book Awards gratefully acknowledges the support of: Canada Council for the Arts, the Saskatchewan Arts Board, Greystone Managed Investments, the Royal Saskatchewan Museum Associates, and the Saskatchewan Legislative Library.
Note: Book sales and signings with reception to follow
17th Annual Saskatchewan Book Awards Gala
Date: Saturday, November 28th, 2009 — 5:00 pm
Tickets: $ 70 contact tickets@bookawards.sk.ca or call 569-1585
Location: Conexus Arts Centre
Readers: Rudy Wiebe
Saskatoon Shortlist Reading and Brunch
Date: Sunday, November 22nd, 2009 — 11:30 am
Tickets: $ 25 contact 652-2331
Location: Delta Bessborough Hotel
Readers:
David Carpenter (Niceman Cometh),
Mary Harelkin Bishop (Seeds of Hope: A Prairie Story),
Howard Woodhouse (Selling Out: Academic Freedom and the Corporate Market) and
Terry Fenton (About Pictures)
Note: City of Saskatoon, McNally Robinson Booksellers, Wayne & Arline Sanderson
Swift Current Shortlist Reading
Date: Sunday, November 22nd, 2009 — 12:30 pm
Tickets: $ 15 contact 773-6269 or at the Pharmasave
Location: Living Sky Casino (1401 North Service Rd. E. )
Readers:
George Epp (Off Road),
Trevor Herriot (Grass, Sky, Song: Promise and Peril in the World of Grassland Birds),
Gerry Hill (14 Tractors), and
Lori Saigeon (Fight for Justice)
Sponsors: Canada Council and SaskPower
Regina Shortlist Reading "Books in the Brig"
Date: Friday, November 6th, 2009 — 7:30 pm
Tickets: $ 10 contact tickets@bookawards.sk.ca or call 569-1585
Location: West Harvest Inn in the "Emerald A" room (4025 Albert St.)
Format: Pirate attire
Readers:
Wilfred Burton (Dancing in My Bones),
Connie Gault (Euphoria: a novel),
Jean Freeman (Where Does Your Dog Sleep),
Trevor Herriot (Grass, Sky, Song: Promise and Peril in the World of Grassland Birds),
Andrew Stubbs (White Light Primitive)
Sponsors: City of Regina Arts Commission
Meadow Lake Reading
Date: Saturday, October 24th, 2009 — 7:00 pm
Tickets: $ 5 contact meadowlake.lib@lakeland.lib.sk.ca or 236-5396
Location: Senior Citizen's Activity Center in Meadow Lake (406 5th Ave West)
Readers:
Margaret Hryniuk, Larry Easton (Legacy of Stone: Saskatchewan's Stone Buildings),
Nora Stewart (Cultivating Our Roots),
Marlene Millar (Dene Honu: Stories From the People)
Sponsors: Canada Council and SaskPower
Note: (doors open at 6:30pm)
October 14, 2009
Saskatchewan writers and publishers shone today as the finalists for the 17th Annual Saskatchewan Book Awards were announced. A total of 70 titles were submitted for 176 entries across 14 categories.
Press Release
2009 Short-Listed Titles
June 6, 2009
The Saskatchewan Book Awards is pleased to present the first annual Saskatchewan Book Day on June 6, 2009 from 1-5 p.m. on the grounds in front of the Legislative Building. Admission is free and all are welcome. The event will feature readings by Yann Martel and Poet Laureate Robert Currie and other Saskatchewan authors reading from their books.
Media Advisory
Une nouveauté: le Saskatchewan Book Day
Poster
June 1, 2009
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November 7, 2008
Join us for an evening of readin’ and writin’ at the first ever Regina Literary Saloon on Friday, November 7th at 7:30 p.m. at The Exchange, 2431 8th Avenue. Press Release.
October 15, 2008
All time record breaking entries pared down on the 2008 Saskatchewan Book Awards Shortlist! The Shortlist of 54 titles and 81 nominations in 14 categories was announced today at simultaneous news conferences in Saskatoon and Regina. In total, there are 61 authors and editors and 29 publishers nominated in the running. Press Release.
September 22, 2008
The Call for Entries to the 2008 Saskatchewan Book Awards closed with a record number of 113 titles submitted, exceeding the 2006 record of 96. Press Release.
August 27, 2008
SBA releases details of Readers' Choice Award for 2008. Cast your vote between September 1 and 30, 2008 — either online at the Regina Public Library or print the ballot here.
June 1 , 2008
SBA releases the Call for
Entries for 2008 (PDF)
January 4, 2008
Literary Salons Create New Audiences For Writers. Read more.
November 25, 2007
The 2007 Book Award Winners were announced last night. Congratulations to the winners!
November 21, 2007
You are cordially invited to Saskatchewan Book Awards’ 15th birthday party! Read more.
November 15, 2007
Gary Hyland to be recognized for his contribution to Saskatchewan and Canadian literature — Press Release.
October 25, 2007
Regina Brunch & Shortlist Author Readings Press Release.
October 18, 2007
Shortlist 2007 Press
Release today. Congratulations to all nominees!
July 4, 2007
SBA announces Saskatchewan Book Awards Group on Facebook. Now you can connect with SK authors and
booklovers, discuss Saskatchewan books, as well as receive the latest news from Saskatchewan Book Awards
delivered right to your inbox.
May 28, 2007
SBA releases the Call for
Entries for 2007 (PDF)
January 12, 2007
SBA announces Literary Salon program (PDF)
November 25, 2006
The 2006 Saskatchewan Book Award winners were announced
tonight. Congratulations to all of the winners!
October 19, 2006
The 2006 Saskatchewan Book Awards Shortlist was released today. (Press
Release). Congratulations to all nominees!
Please also visit our Shortlist Events page for updated information about shortlist events around the province.
October 19, 2006
Simultaneous Shortlist Press Conferences - Regina and Saskatoon (October 19)
October 5, 2006
"Diversity Thrives in the 2006 Sask Book Awards
Submissions" Press Release (PDF)
September 28, 2006
New Saskatchewan Poet Laureate - Announcement, Biography and
Backgrounder
September 15, 2006
2006 Guest Speaker Announced - Governor General's Award Winner, Jane Urquhart
November 25, 2005
The winners of the 2005 Saskatchewan Book
Awards were announced tonight (Official Press Release).
Congratulations to all winners!
November 25, 2005
Guest speaker, Lorna Crozier, kindly provided a copy of her Gala address to us. If you would like, you can also just read,
Crow, the poem she composed from the titles of all of this
year's nominated books.
November 25, 2005
The winner of the "My Favourite Saskatchewan Book" Centennial contest
was announced at the Gala. The winning book was A Prairie Alphabet by Jo Bannatyne-Cugnet and
Yvette Moore. This book received the most votes of any on the list of 100 books that was compiled by a volunteer committee of
librarians, bookstore employees, university professors and arts volunteers from around Saskatchewan. We
received hundreds of votes for this contest, over half of the 100 books on the list received at least one
vote and seven books received write-in votes as well. Winners of the prize draw were: Wendy S. of Regina
and Brenda H. of Craik.
October 19, 2005
The 2005 Saskatchewan Book Awards Shortlist was released today. (Press
Release and Media Fact Sheet). Congratulations to all
nominees!
Please also visit our Shortlist Events page for updated information about shortlist events around the province.
October 17, 2005
Saskatchewan Designations Project Launched
The Saskatchewan Designation Project is the creation of a distinctive sticker with a logo for use as a unique visual identification for recognizing and identifying Saskatchewan produced literary, musical, and visual materials, especially in libraries.
September 18, 2005
The Saskatchewan Book Awards Shortlist Press Conference will be held
on Wednesday October 19, 2005 at 1:30pm at the Campion College Cafeteria at the University of
Regina.
September 10, 2005
Saskatchewan Book Awards final deadline is September 15 for books published August 1/05 to September
14/05.
NOTE CHANGE OF ADDRESS:
Saskatchewan Book Awards
#205B - 2314 Eleventh Ave
Regina, SK
S4P OK1
Enter books by Saskatchewan authors for:
. Book of the Year
. First Book honouring Brenda Macdonald Riches
. Fiction
. Non-fiction
. Regina Book Award
. Saskatoon Book Award
. Poetry honouring Anne Szumigalski
. Children's Literature
. Scholarly Writing
Enter books published in Saskatchewan for:
. Award for Publishing
. First Peoples Publishing Award
. Publishing in Education Award
Lorna Crozier, winner of the Governor General's Award for Inventing the Hawk will be the guest
speaker at the Book Awards Gala to be held Friday, November 25 at the Delta Regina.
April 20, 2005
Saskatchewan Book Awards first deadline is July 31 for books published September 15/04 to July 31/05.
NOTE CHANGE OF ADDRESS:
Saskatchewan Book Awards
#205B - 2314 Eleventh Ave
Regina, SK
S4P OK1
Enter books by Saskatchewan authors for:
. Book of the Year
. First Book honouring Brenda Macdonald Riches
. Fiction
. Non-fiction
. Regina Book Award
. Saskatoon Book Award
. Poetry honouring Anne Szumigalski
. Children's Literature
. Scholarly Writing
Enter books published in Saskatchewan for:
. Award for Publishing
. First Peoples Publishing Award
. Publishing in Education Award
Lorna Crozier, winner of the Governor General's Award for Inventing the Hawk will be the guest
speaker at the Book Awards Gala to be held Friday, November 25 at the Delta Regina.
Feb 24, 2005
The Saskatchewan Book Awards are on the move! Our new address is:
Saskatchewan Book Awards
#205 B - 2314 11th Ave.
Regina, SK S4P 0K1
If you wish to visit our office in person, it is two blocks east of our current address, still on 11th Ave. but in the building known as the Donahue Building just across the street from SGI. We are on the second floor.
Feb 24, 2005
Our speaker for 2005 will be Lorna Crozier and our Gala Awards Date & Location have changed to: Friday,
November 25, 2005 at the Delta Hotel, 1919 Saskatchewan Drive. A block of rooms has been reserved for SBA
attendees. You can reserve a room by calling the hotel at: 525-5255 or 1-877-814-7706.
Jan 18, 2005
New Saskatchewan Poet Laureate Announced
Nov 30, 2004
2004 SBA Winners Announced (Official Press Release)
Thanks to everyone who helped make our 2004 Gala another successful event!
Fall 2004 Newsletter
A Bumper Crop of Books
Summer 2004 Newsletter
First Deadline For Submissions is July 31, 2004
Spring 2004 Newsletter
Saskatchewan Book Awards recognized for leadership and innovation in
inaugural Lt. Governor's Arts Awards
Alistair MacLeod, author of No Great
Mischief, to be 2004 Guest Speaker
Fall 2003 Newsletter
Tickets Now On Sale!
Submission Totals For This Year
Shortlist Brunch Information
Spring 2003 Newsletter
Cash Prizes for Winning Authors Increased
2003 Guest Speaker Announced
Official 2002 Post-Gala Press Release
Fall 2002 Newsletter (Second Update)
Saskatchewan Book Awards "Brings Them
Home"
Fall 2002 Newsletter
Another Record Number of Submissions
Final Call For Submissions (Deadline:
Sept 14)
Summer 2002 Newsletter
Final Deadline for Submissions
The Fondation Fransaskoise Sponsors
French Book Award
Spring 2002 Newsletter
2002 Guest Speaker Announced
Winning Books Displayed at Saskatchewan
Legislature for Canada Book Day
Quill & Quire magazine rates the
Saskatchewan Book Awards as one of the best in Canada
2001 SBA Winners Announced 2001 SBA Winners Press Release
Fall 2001 Newsletter
First Deadline For Book Submissions
Breaks Record
Information For Final Submission
Deadline
Summer 2001 Newsletter
First Call For Entries For 2001
Saskatchewan Book Awards
Spring 2001 Newsletter
2000 SBA
Winners Announced
First Ever
Saskatchewan Poet Laureate Announced
Publisher and
Author, Anna Porter, announced as 2001 Guest Speaker
Fall 2000 Newsletter
Full Details on Shortlist Readings
Around the Province
1999-2000 Shortlist Announced
Summer 2000 Newsletter
Final Call For Entries
Strong Support From Universities
Shortlist Brunches Announced
More On 2000 Guest Speaker
First Provincial Poet Laureate to Be
Announced At Gala
Spring 2000 Newsletter
More Money For Winning Authors
2000 Guest Speaker Announced
Gala Moving
The Official Call For Entries
For more information on any of these stories, please contact the Executive Director at (306) 569-1585 or director@bookawards.sk.ca.