Governor General's Literary Awards
Governor General's Lists Top Stories
- Original Poetry
Chimwemwe Undi discovers the importance of looking in life's rear-view mirror in new poem
The First Year is an original poem by Chimwemwe Undi, winner of the 2024 Governor General's Literary Award for poetry. It is part of Mirrors, a special series of new, original writing by the 2024 Governor General's Literary Award winners. - Personal Essay
Todd Stewart reveals the everyday activities that bring him joy and purpose
3 Reflections of a Montreal Winter is an original personal essay by Todd Stewart, winner of the 2024 Governor General's Literary Award for young people's literature — illustrated books. It is part of Mirrors, a special series of new, original writing by the 2024 Governor General's Literary Award winners. - Short Story
Niigaanwewidam Sinclair sheds light on what school didn't teach him, and how it altered his worldview
Turtle Island is an original short story by Niigaanwewidam (Niigaan) Sinclair, winner of the 2024 Governor General's Literary Award for nonfiction. It is part of Mirrors, a special series of new, original writing by the 2024 Governor General's Literary Award winners. - Short Story
Katia Grubisic explores the harrowing journey of a woman seeking liberation from herself and others
- Short Story
Caleigh Crow reflects on a town where the sun is a 20-foot-tall mirror