The 2006 Governor General's Awards for Literary Merit: Finalists in 14 categories (68 books) were announced October 16, winners announced November 21 and awards presented December 13.[1] The prize for writers and illustrators was $15,000 and "a specially bound copy of the winning book".[1]
In a novelty, the winners were announced at simultaneous press conferences in Toronto and Montreal, with English-language assembled in Toronto and French-language winners assembled in Montreal. The finale spanned two days in Ottawa, with presentations December 13 at Rideau Hall, the Governor General's residence; readings and books signings at Library and Archives Canada on December 14.[1]
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References
- ^ a b c "The Canada Council for the Arts announces finalists for the 2006 Governor General's Literary Awards". News Releases – 2006. Canada Council (canadacouncil.ca). October 16, 2006. Archived 2013-05-29. Retrieved 2015-08-20.