The BC and Yukon Book Prizes

The BC and Yukon Book Prizes The BC and Yukon Book Prizes honour, celebrate, and recognize excellence in BC and Yukon writing and illustration.

Save the date!Join us on Saturday, November 28 at 11 am as we celebrate the finalists of the Vancouver Book Award. Come ...
10/05/2026

Save the date!

Join us on Saturday, November 28 at 11 am as we celebrate the finalists of the Vancouver Book Award. Come hear from the finalists, and enjoy an afternoon of community and great books.

Venue details coming soon. We can't wait to share more!

This is it. Our auction closes today at noon.If you've been meaning to place a bid, or there's an item you've had your e...
10/05/2026

This is it. Our auction closes today at noon.

If you've been meaning to place a bid, or there's an item you've had your eye on, now is the time. We still have incredible items up for bid, including author visits, manuscript consultations, original art, and getaway packages, and every bid helps us reach our goal of $15,000 in support of the BC and Yukon Book Prizes.

This fundraiser plays a critical role in sustaining our programming, including our author tours, at a time when government and provincial grant funding has been reduced. We couldn't do this work without this community.

Bidding closes today at noon. Don't miss your chance.

Browse and bid now: https://fall-silent-auction-2026.auctria.events

Looking for your next getaway? We've got you covered.Discover Victoria with a getaway package featuring a private tour o...
10/04/2026

Looking for your next getaway? We've got you covered.

Discover Victoria with a getaway package featuring a private tour of the Emily Carr House, passes to the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, Craigdarroch Castle, and the BC Maritime Museum, a gift package, and a beautiful stay at the Sidney Pier Hotel.

Explore the Kootenays with a $720 package including lift tickets for Whitewater and Revelstoke Resorts, a gift package from the Nelson Gallery, Museum and Archives, a copy of Epiphany Bakes by Melissa Owen, and a membership for 2 at the Rossland Museum.

Or become a tourist in your own town with a Vancouver culture package featuring Vancouver Writers Fest tickets and books, Vancouver Opera, the Vancouver International Film Festival, the Chan Centre, a Museum of Anthropology membership, Museum of Vancouver admission, and a Book Warehouse gift package.

These are just a few of the experience packages up for bid in our auction, with more to explore. Every bid helps us reach our goal of $15,000 in support of the BC and Yukon Book Prizes.

Bidding closes October 5.
Browse and bid now: https://fall-silent-auction-2026.auctria.events

Calling all book clubs: these visits need you.We have four wonderful author visits in our auction still waiting for thei...
10/03/2026

Calling all book clubs: these visits need you.

We have four wonderful author visits in our auction still waiting for their very first bid:

Iona Whishaw, who will discuss any book in her Lane Winslow series with your group
Jen Sookfong Lee, available in person in Metro Vancouver or virtually from anywhere
Minelle Mahtani, Hubert Evans Prize winner, sharing insights on memoir and storytelling
Sarah Louise Butler, creator of Rufous and Calliope, joining your group for a virtual Q&A

These are the kind of experiences that make a book club meeting truly memorable, and they're still up for grabs. Every bid helps us reach our goal of $15,000 in support of the BC and Yukon Book Prizes.

Bidding closes October 5.
Browse and bid now: https://fall-silent-auction-2026.auctria.events

On the latest episode of Writing the Coast, we remember writer, music lover, and all-around wonderful person Andrea Warn...
10/03/2026

On the latest episode of Writing the Coast, we remember writer, music lover, and all-around wonderful person Andrea Warner, who died recently after a battle with cancer.

We recorded this conversation in July 2024, when her book Rise Up and Sing! Protest and Activism in Music was shortlisted for the Sheila A. Egoff Children's Literature Prize. Andrea was a critic, broadcaster, and podcaster who wrote about music, arts, pop culture, and feminism. Readers loved her for her wit and her careful insights.

Her books include We Oughta Know: How Four Women Ruled the '90s and Changed Canadian Music, Buffy Sainte-Marie: The Authorized Biography, The Time of My Life: Dirty Dancing, and Rise Up and Sing!

Listen to the episode here: https://soundcloud.com/bcyukonbookprizes/remembering-author-culture/s-k6mRglHLZrc?si=04576340b22345459367c9fe9c8e19c7&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

A sneak peek of some of the photos from the 2026 BC and Yukon Book Prizes Gala!
10/03/2026

A sneak peek of some of the photos from the 2026 BC and Yukon Book Prizes Gala!

🎨 Help these bids climb!A few incredible items in our auction are still sitting at low bids, and we'd love to see that c...
10/02/2026

🎨 Help these bids climb!

A few incredible items in our auction are still sitting at low bids, and we'd love to see that change, including:

🖼️ An original piece by celebrated artist Roy Henry Vickers
🎨 Original art by Elaine Chen
☕ A coffee lover's package featuring handmade ceramic mugs by Keely Essex and locally roasted coffee

These are one-of-a-kind items that deserve bids reflecting their true value. If you've had your eye on any of these, now's the time to jump in, and every bid helps us reach our goal of $15,000 in support of the BC and Yukon Book Prizes.

⏰ Bidding closes October 5.
👉 Browse and bid now: https://fall-silent-auction-2026.auctria.events

Our auction is LIVE, and this item is perfect for book clubs looking for something special. 📚Up for bid: a special onlin...
10/01/2026

Our auction is LIVE, and this item is perfect for book clubs looking for something special. 📚

Up for bid: a special online Q&A with award-nominated author Sarah Louise Butler, creator of Rufous and Calliope. This is a wonderful opportunity to discuss the book, hear more about the writing process, and ask questions directly of the author in an engaging virtual setting.

A thoughtful experience for readers who love meaningful conversation and the chance to connect with a celebrated writer from the comfort of home.

Bidding on this item, and every item in our auction, helps us reach our goal of $15,000 in support of the BC and Yukon Book Prizes, celebrating and sustaining the incredible literary talent of our region.

👉 Bidding closes October 5. Browse and bid now: https://fall-silent-auction-2026.auctria.events

Truth comes before reconciliation, and listening comes before both. Today I'm spending time with Reconciling: A Lifelong...
09/30/2026

Truth comes before reconciliation, and listening comes before both. Today I'm spending time with Reconciling: A Lifelong Struggle to Belong by Larry Grant with Scott Steedman (published by ECW Press). Books and stories by Indigenous authors are a vital part of understanding and learning, and if you're looking for a place to start, or a way to keep learning beyond today, I'd encourage you to look at the finalists for the BC and Yukon Book Prizes, which include numerous books by Indigenous authors that should be on your reading list today, and everyday.

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