Atlantic Book Awards

Why not launch your book in a menswear’s shop, if Harry Thurston can do it?!

Congrats to our Sydney Smith!!

A lovely remembrance of Alf Silver...

ICYMI: If you have a bibliophile on your Christmas list, listen up! Amanda recently visited Bookmark II to get the inside scoop on the best books of this year! WATCH: https://bit.ly/33ZXS3e

Gift book time and more time for reading = win/win!

Any NS bookstores participating? I see Tidewater in NB and Bookmark in PEI, FYI.

This is a card that my mum gave me when I was at Bookmark.

We are looking for jury members! Read on. Call for Jury Members 2021 Atlantic Book Awards... The Atlantic Book Awards Society (ABAS) is currently seeking jury members for the following 2021 Atlantic Book Awards: Dartmouth Book Award for Fiction Dartmouth Book Award for Non-Fiction Margaret and John Savage First Book Award for Fiction Margaret and John Savage First Book Award for Non-Fiction Democracy 250 Atlantic Book Award for Historical Writing Alistair MacLeod Short Fiction Prize ABAS wishes to ensure that the composition of our juries is reflective of the diverse community of authors, illustrators, and publishers who participate in our awards programs. The jury for each award is made up of 3 members. JURY MEMBER RESPONSIBILITIES Read and evaluate all books submitted to the award (judging criteria for each award will be provided). Keep concise notes on your evaluations. These will be submitted to the awards coordinator once the judging is complete as jury comments are used in promotion of the shortlisted titles and winners. Attend the judging meeting where the shortlist of 3 books will be determined and if possible, the winner. A second judging meeting may be required if the jury cannot decide on a winner at the first session, but this is normally not required. Note: All judging decisions must remain confidential until the shortlists are publicly announced. GENERAL INFORMATION What is the timeline? November 9: Deadline for expressions of interest in serving on a 2021 jury November 15: Books ready for jury members to pick up. February 8: Target date for judging meetings. Depending on public safety protocols and/or location of jurors, these meetings may be held either via Zoom or in-person at the Alderney Gate Library in Dartmouth. March 2021: Shortlists are announced. May 13, 2021: Awards Gala at Paul O’Regan Hall, Halifax Central Library How many books will I have to read? The number of books submitted for each award varies but usually averages between 10 and 25. As a guideline, here are the numbers of books submitted for each award for 2020, which was an average year: Dartmouth Book Award (Fiction): 12 Dartmouth Book Award (Non-Fiction): 21 Margaret and John Savage First Book Award (Fiction): 9 Margaret and John Savage First Book Award (Non-Fiction): 13 Democracy 250 Atlantic Book Award for Historical Writing: 16 Alistair MacLeod Short Fiction Prize: 8 Do I get to keep the books? Yes! As your thank-you for putting in all of those reading hours, you may keep any of the books you wish. Will I have to serve on the jury more than one year? Not necessarily. We're suggesting a maximum term of two years, provided new jury members can be found. Interested? Want more information? Contact Heather MacKenzie at [email protected] 902-490-6789