2020 Toronto Book Awards short list announced
TORONTO, ON., — 2020 Toronto Book Awards — The City of Toronto and Toronto Public Library have named the five titles shortlisted for the 2020 Toronto Book Awards. This year’s shortlisted titles include a novel, a graphic novel, a short story collection and two works of non-fiction and tell stories that reflect the diversity and depth of the communities that call Toronto home.
The titles selected for the 2020 short list are:
- Frying Plantain by Zalika Reid-Benta (House of Anansi Press)
- Dancing After TEN by Vivian Chong and Georgia Webber, project management and access support by Kathleen Rea (Fantagraphics)
- (Fantagraphics Books)
- In the Beggarly Style of Imitation by Jean Marc Ah-Sen (Nightwood Editions)
- The Missing Millionaire by Katie Daubs (McClelland & Stewart)
- The Skin We’re In by Desmond Cole (Doubleday Canada)
The winner of the 2020 Toronto Book Awards will be announced in a ceremony livestreamed from the Toronto Reference Library on November 30. The Toronto Star is the official media sponsor of the 2020 Toronto Book Awards.
“Congratulations to all the talented nominated authors for their tremendous literary works,” said Vickery Bowles, City Librarian. “Now, more than ever, we need to hear diverse voices and experiences, and this year’s Toronto Books Awards shortlist certainly does this, honouring local authors whose work showcases the best of Toronto’s stories and cultures. We’re so proud to celebrate them all, and encourage everyone to explore these essential books,” said Bowles.
This is the 46th year of the Toronto Book Awards. Established by City Council in 1974, the awards honour books of literary merit that are evocative of Toronto. The annual awards offer $15,000 in prize money. Each shortlisted finalist will receive $1,000, with $10,000 awarded to the winner. This year’s Toronto Book Awards Committee comprises volunteer members Kate Cayley, Michael Fraser, Liz Howard, Ben McNally and Naben Ruthnum.More information about the awards is available at toronto.ca/book_awards and on Twitter at @Culture_TO and #tobookawards .
SOURCE City of Toronto
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