SHAENA LAMBERT AND BILLY-RAY BELCOURT WIN AT THE BC AND YUKON BOOK PRIZES

PETRA by Shane Lambert won the Ethel Wilson Fiction Prize, and A HISTORY OF MY BRIEF BODY by Billy-Ray Belcourt won the Hubert Evans Non-Fiction Prize at the 2021 BC and Yukon Book Prizes.

The BC and Yukon Boon Prizes aim “to recognize and promote the achievements of the book community in BC and Yukon through the BC and Yukon Book Prizes and related programs.”

“The BC and Yukon Book Prizes, established in 1985, celebrate the achievements of British Columbia and Yukon writers, illustrators and publishers. The 10 Prizes are presented annually at the BC and Yukon Book Prizes Gala and are administered and awarded by members of a non-profit society who represent all facets of the publishing and writing community.”

More information on the winners and finalists can be found here.