The BC and Yukon Book Prizes

08/17/2026

It's that time of year again! Submissions for the 2027 BC and Yukon Book Prizes are now open. If you know someone who wrote or illustrated a book that was published in 2026 and meets our criteria, submit it for the BC and Yukon Book Prizes. To view the criteria and enter visit our website here: https://bcyukonbookprizes.com/categories-and-criteria/

08/16/2026

To celebrate some of the best books written, illustrated, and published in BC and Yukon it only makes sense to have some of the best Drag performers in the province! We're delighted to have Tiffany Ann Co., Jaryd, and AndrogynAss join us at the 2026 BC and Yukon Book Prizes Gala. These three SPECTACULAR performers will be taking the stage along side some amazing poets for the Poetry x Drag part of the festivities.

This is a BC and Yukon Book Prizes Gala you won't want to miss! To join us purchase your Gala ticket here: https://bcyukonbookprizes.com/bc-and-yukon-book-prizes-gala-2025/

For more about the Drag performers:

Pick your jaws up off the floor, it's your favouriate ABG - Tiffany Ann Co. from Canada's Drag Race Season 5 and Canada's Drag Race: All Stars Season 1! Serving face, fashion and high-impact performances that blend choreography, and pop perfection megamixes, Tiffany transforms every stage into a full-blown concert experience. Since her Drag Race debut, Tiffany has traveled around the world performing for thousands - including DragCon UK and a show-stopping moment at the 2025 Juno Music Awards with BBNO$ and a Whitecaps Half-Time Show. Tiffany Ann Co. isn't just a performer, she is a diamond that demands the spotlight while you are all left screaming "Gimme More!"

Where some drag artists are about a singular persona, Jaryd's art is about delivering fully-realized unique creations whenever possible. From making looks for over 40 local drag artists to seeing his creations walk the main stage of Canada's Drag Race, he has honed his skills and refined his eye. Through his own drag he is setting fashion trends and serving editorial makeup, paying close attention to every last detail. With his towering height he seem intimidating, but you can always count on his energetic, theatrical, tongue-in-cheek performances to pull you in and disarm you.

AndrogynAss (He/Him) is the fire King of Vancouver Canada. He is a professionally trained actor, and athlete. His performances are high energy, flirty and character driven. His acting skills and stunts have won him 2 titles- Heir to Hell, and Vancouver’s Next Drag Superstar 2024. He even opened for Chappell Roan’s Vancouver Concert in 2023!

08/15/2026

This week on Writing the Coast we have an interview with Julian Brave NoiseCat. Julian is the author of the book We Survived the Night: An Indigenous Reckoning. On the episode Julian talks about why we should be teaching the Coyote Story along side the great works of the humanities. To listen to this episode visit: https://soundcloud.com/bcyukonbookprizes/julian-brave-noisecat-talks/s-9bG5hh6lrDu?si=0b3fd36cc43f4b99a180e84094570121&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

08/13/2026

What happens when you combine four amazing poets, great pop songs, and some of Vancouver's best drag performers? Well we're going to find out at this year's 2026 BC and Yukon Book Prizes Gala. We're excited to introduce the three student poets Mary Kelly, Merlin Wiens, and Juls Macdonell who will be collaborating to create new poems inspired by pop songs. And for the finale, we'll have Adèle Barclay, who won the 2017 Dorothy Livesay Poetry Prize for her collection If I Were in a Cage I'd Reach Out for You.

Join us for a great afternoon to celebrate the winners and finalists of the 2026 BC and Yukon Book Prizes, and the amazing creativity of our province and territory. To buy tickets visit: https://bcyukonbookprizes.com/bc-and-yukon-book-prizes-gala-2025/

08/11/2026

We're very excited to have Danny Ramadan hosting the 2026 BC and Yukon Book Prizes Gala. In addition to being a celebrated, award-winning author of books like the Salma series, Crooked Teeth, Foghorn Echoes and more, Danny is deeply commited to celebrating and raising awareness for the community. Through his successful Evening in Damascus events he raised $300,000 for Rainbow Refugee Society and has served on the Vancouver Pride Board, and was the Chair of the Writers Union of Canada. We know that Danny is going to make this year's Gala unforgettable and we hope you'll be there.

The Gala will be held on Saturday, September 19th at 1 pm at the University Golf Club.
To buy tickets visit: https://bcyukonbookprizes.com/bc-and-yukon-book-prizes-gala-2025/

08/08/2026

We're back this week with part two of our conversation with L.E. Fox. Fox's book This Book is a Knife (published by Arsenal Pulp Press) is a finalist for the 2026 Jim Deva Prize for Writing that Provokes. In the second par of the conversation Fox talks about finding hope and joy in activism and radical action. To listen to the episode visit: https://on.soundcloud.com/CwHl3vHdMIqoJV0h20

08/08/2026

I had the most wonderful time with Tracey Lindberg (Tracey Lindberg) and George Littlechild (GeorgeLittlechild) this afternoon. A huge thank you to the wonderful people at I-Hos Gallery for hosting us and to the wonderful audience who came and bought books!

08/07/2026

A big thanks to the folks at The Tyee for this article about the struggles facing publishers and literary arts organizations in this province and across Canada. It’s no small thing the cultural sector is faster growing that oil and gas but we see WAY less funding. Read the whole article which includes Brian Lam Arsenal Pulp Press Jen Sookfong Lee Talonbooks publishing and more via the link in our bio.

08/07/2026

Heading to the Comox Valley today for this afternoon’s event at I-Hos Gallery with Tracey Lindberg (Tracey Lindberg) and George Littlechild (GeorgeLittlechild). The event is free and starts at 4:30. Hope to see you there!

08/07/2026

We're really looking forward to this event today at I-Hos Gallery with Tracey Lindberg and George Littlechild. If you're in the Comox Valley, we'd love to see you at this free event.

Join us on August 7 in Courtenay at I-Hos Gallery as we celebrate National Indigenous Languages Day with Tracey Lindberg and George Littlechild, the creators of the celebrated book The Cree Word for Love: Sâkihitowin. This will be a wonderful opportunity to learn not only about the book but also about their collaboration that brings vibrant story and art together on the page.

George Littlechild is an I-Hos Gallery artist and select works will be available for purchase along with the books.