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Trillium Book Awards

Writers have the power to change our lives.  They provide insight into who we are, stimulate our imaginations and challenge us to see the world in new ways. 

Now in its 20th year, the Trillium Book Award pays tribute to the best novels – and their authors – in Ontario. 

Quick facts

  • The Trillium Book Award – awarded in both English and French – provides $20,000 for the winning authors

  • The Trillium Book Award for Poetry – also awarded in English and French – provides $10,000 to the winning poets

  • The Trillium Book Award for Poetry – French – is awarded every 2 years

  • An award is offered in the alternate years that the Poetry French language award is not given out: the Trillium Book Award for Children’s Literature in French language.

  • Book titles are nominated by the author’s publisher. 

  • Three jury members, per language, judge the submissions and select the shortlists and winning titles.

Application Form

Talk to an Expert

Janet Hawkins
Phone: (416) 642-6698
Fax: (416) 314-6876        
E-mail: jhawkins@omdc.on.ca

Trillium Book Awards
Ontario Media Development Corporation
175 Bloor Street East
South Tower, Suite 501
Toronto, ON   M4W 3R8

Great Authors

Interested in reading some of Ontario’s best books? 

Discover the novels and poetry of past winners, such as:

  • Margaret Atwood
  • Éric Charlebois
  • Wayson Choy
  • Austin Clarke
  • Thomas King
  • Alistair MacLeod
  • Alice Munro
  • Michael Ondaatje
  • Nino Ricci
  • Jane Urquhart

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