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Short Story
Caleigh Crow's reflects on a town where the sun is a twenty-foot-tall mirror
Old Little Sister is an original short story by Caleigh Crow, winner of the 2024 Governor General's Literary Award for drama. 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
Volja and the Mountain is an original short story by Katia Grubisic, winner of the 2024 Governor General's Literary Award for French-to-English translation. It is part of Mirrors, a special series of new, original writing by the 2024 Governor General's Literary Award winners.
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.
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.
Personal Essay
Li Charmaine Anne considers how our hobbies shape identity in new short story
Rock Star Dreaming and Comfortable Shoes is an original story by Li Charmaine Anne, winner of the 2024 Governor General's Literary Award for young people's literature — text. 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.
6 Canadians write stories of reflection in this series from the 2024 Governor General's Literary Award winners
A special series of new, original poetry, essays and fiction inspired by the theme of mirrors — stories that reflect our lives while challenging us to view the world and ourselves with fresh eyes. Presented in partnership with the Canada Council for the Arts.
Canadian
Enjoy Your Stay at the Shamrock Motel by Andrew Kaufman
Wild experiences at the mysterious Shamrock Motel.
Canadian
Anne of the Island & Anne of Windy Poplars by Lucy Maud Montgomery
The third and fourth books in the beloved Anne of Green Gables series.
Canadian
Not the Same Road Out, edited by K.J. Denny
A collection of short stories from across Canada.