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The show featured in this podcast episode was presented in collaboration with the Canada Council for the Arts to celebrate the finalists and winners of the Governor General’s Literary Awards.

The Governor General’s Literary Awards (GGBooks) celebrate literature and inspire people to read books by creators from Canada. They provide finalists and winners with valuable recognition from peers and readers across the country. Every year, 14 winning books are selected by peer assessment committees across seven categories in both official languages.

Visit ggbooks.ca to view the impressive list of 2025 winners and nominees. Follow the Canada Council and Wordfest on social media and share the good news! #GGBooks2025 #GGBooks @canada.council @wordfest