Amazon Canada and The Walrus are pleased to announce the shortlists for the 48th annual Amazon Canada First Novel Award in the Adult First Novel and Youth Short Story categories
The 2024 Adult First Novel Category Shortlist
– Billy-Ray Belcourt, 2024 Adult First Novel Category Judge
– francesca ekwuyasi, 2024 Adult First Novel Category Judge
The Shortlisted Authors
The 2024 Youth Short Story Category Shortlist
– Souvankham Thammavongsa, 2024 Youth Short Story Category Judge
2024 Youth Author Special Guest Speaker
David A. Robertson is the author of numerous books for young readers, including the two Governor General’s Literary Award winning picture books, On the Trapline and When We Were Alone, both illustrated by Julie Flett. The first two books in Robertson’s bestselling middle-grade fantasy series, The Misewa Saga, have received great acclaim and award attention. A sought-after speaker and educator, Robertson is a member of the Norway House Cree Nation and lives in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
2024 Judging Panel
About the Amazon First Novel Award
Established in 1976, the First Novel Award program has launched the careers of some of Canada’s most beloved novelists. Previous winners include Michael Ondaatje, Joan Barfoot, Joy Kogawa, W. P. Kinsella, Nino Ricci, Rohinton Mistry, Michael Redhill, Mona Awad, Katherena Vermette, Michelle Good, and last year’s winner, Jasmine Sealy.
Past Shortlists and Winners
Get in Touch
For more information please contact us at amazoncanadafirstnovelaward@thewalrus.ca.