The Illegal won Canada Reads in 2016, when it was championed by Olympian Clara Hughes.

Offer only available to new and qualified ... of Canada has compiled a list of books by Canadian LGBTTQ+ and BIPOC authors, including 2024 Writers’ Trust Awards honourees, jurors and mentors.

Famously, this award often identifies new writers heading for big things by honouring the best short story published by an emerging writer in a Canadian literary magazine. Previous winners include ...