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Why I Write
Why Canada Reads author Max Eisen wrote a book about escaping death during the Holocaust
In this special Canada Reads 2019 edition of the CBC Books' video series, Eisen talks about why it’s important to write about a painful past.
20 students from across Canada shortlisted for The First Page student writing challenge
Thousands of students in Grades 7 to 12 wrote about topics ranging from the ethics of advanced technology to climate change and the legalization of marijuana.
Enter the CBC Nonfiction Prize
You could win $6,000 from the Canada Council for the Arts, a two-week writing residency at the Banff Centre and have your work published on CBC Books.
Meet the Canada Reads 2019 contenders
David Chariandy on what it's like having his novel Brother on Canada Reads
Parkland shooting survivors delivered more 'powerful' message than any politician says author Dave Cullen
PUBLISHING 101
Ready to publish your first book? Here's how to find a publisher
Black History Month
6 must-read Canadian nonfiction works for Black History Month 2019
14 Canadian books to read on Valentine's Day
In Conversation
Why books were a form of escape for Canada Reads author Lindsay Wong
Bestsellers
The bestselling Canadian books for the week of Feb. 3-9, 2019
Jael Richardson's book pick: The Matchmaker's List by Sonya Lalli
When Charles Schulz told CBC he was 'mainly' Charlie Brown
Anne of Green Gables ballet to tour Canada, U.S. starting Sept. 2019
Naomi Klein to write On Fire, a book on creating a blueprint for tackling climate change
Writing Tip
Have you lost your way in your writing? Only write what's necessary
Why teenage refugee Abu Bakr al Rabeeah and teacher Winnie Yeung wrote about his family's life in Syria
Reading Montaigne: Why a 16th century writer still matters today
The untold story of Canada's black train porters
Why Lisa Charleyboy wrote a book to empower young Indigenous women
How 'The Secret Path' is inspiring a new generation of Canadian students
Atticus the poet has over one million followers on Instagram. What inspires his poetry?
Why two-spirit, trans writer Arielle Twist is afraid of love
Like That? Love This
Why fans of The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks should read Things To Do When It's Raining by Marissa Stapley
Book Awards
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The Next Chapter
Host Shelagh Rogers speaks with iconic Canadian authors and rising literary stars about the stories and ideas that intrigue and inspire them.Visit Show Site
Writers & Company
Host Eleanor Wachtel explores in-depth the lives, thoughts and works of distinguished writers from around the world.Visit Show Site