Westwood Creative Artists
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Westwood Creative Artists is one of Canada’s oldest and most respected literary agencies. 🍁
Happy pub day to ASHA IN HER GARDEN 🎉 Bestselling, award-winning, Canada-Reads finalist (for THE HERO'S WALK) Anita Rau Badami Showcases her extraordinary storytelling gifts in this entertaining tale set in India and Montreal—her much-anticipated first novel in fifteen years.
This book is so beautiful and lovely and special that it’s got us excited about September and the start of a new school year. . Authored and illustrated by @katiearthur.bsky.social, BACKPACK is an ode to backpacks and the comfort, joy, and utility they bring to our lives. @owlkids.bsky.social
Congratulations to WCA client, Matt James! I KNOW HOW TO DRAW AN OWL is a Maryland Black-Eyed Book Award picture book nominee 🎉 www.maslmd.org/current-nomi...
Congratulations to Matt James, @davidarobertson.bsky.social, and Caroline Adderson, all finalists for the 2026 Sheila Barry Best Canadian Picture Book of the Year Award!
Deals! Deals! Deals! Congratulations to Jordan Scott, @jamalsaeed7909, @annleriksson, Susan Juby and Patricia Finn on their respective book deals 🎉
Deals! Deals! Deals! Congratulations to Annabel Lyon, Yann Martel, and Laura R. Fisher 🎉
We’re thrilled to share that Rachel Phan has won the 2026 CALA Best Book Award for Adult Non-Fiction. . A captivating memoir of belonging, sacrifice, and the untold stories families carry across generations. @douglasmcintyre.bsky.social
We are looking for our fall intern! This full-time hybrid or remote 7-week internship position begins August 10th, 2026. Deadline to apply is July 3rd. Full details at the link in our bio!
Congratulations to Lauren Soloy 🎉 . author 📷 credit: Jai Soloy @atlanticbookawards.bsky.social
Exciting news for Loghan Paylor! THE CURE FOR DROWING is a finalist for the Rakuten Kobo Emerging Writer Prize 🎉 . A Canadian historical novel that boldly centres queer and non-binary characters in unprecedented ways. www.kobo.com/media-hub/ra...
Fantastic news for @susinnielsen.bsky.social! The winner will be announced on Saturday, June 20, 2026. @leacockmedal.bsky.social www.leacock.ca/Archives/Ent...
Congratulations to Rohinton Mistry! www.theguardian.com/books/ng-int...
Congratulations to Marc Lewis, Glenn Dixon, and Annabel Lyon on their respective book deals 🎉
Congratulations to Zander Sherman, @juliansher.bsky.social, and Nan Forler on their respective book deals 🎉
Congratulations to Mirjam Guesgen and Brent Bishop on their respective book deals 🎉
Congratulations Tiffany Stone and Brittany Lane! . THE DAY DANCER FLEW tells the tale of a girl's love for her horse and the power of a community coming together to help humans (and animals) during a natural disaster. . www.chocolatelilyawards.com/2020-chocola...
We're thrilled to share that Virginia Evans' THE CORRESPONDENT has been shortlisted for the 2026 #WomensPrize for Fiction🎉
What a riveting 4 days! Tegan Quin championed THE CURE FOR DROWNING by Loghan Paylor all the way to victory 🎉
Congratulations to @bcyukonbookprizes.bsky.social 2026 finalists @susanjuby.bsky.social, Sam Wiebe, Larry Grant, Scott Steedman, Iona Whishaw, @gregorcraigie.bsky.social, and @davidarobertson.bsky.social🎉
Congratulations to Tiffany Stone and Rachel Rose on their respective book deals 🎉
Congratulations to Bob McDonald, @kyomaclear.bsky.social, and Carrie Snyder on their respective book deals 🎉
Delighted to share all of these beautiful new releases 📚 Congrats to Glenn Dixon, @sweet-baby-jane.bsky.social, @saraoleary.bsky.social, and Aaron Cully Drake!
Film rights to Virginia Evans' #1 NYT bestseller THE CORRESPONDENT have been acquired by Lionsgate! Jane Fonda will star and produce. Virginia is represented by Hilary McMahon at WCA, Tara Timinsky at Untitled Entertainment, and Logan Clare at Ziffren Brittenham. Screenshot credit: @deadline.com
Congratulations to Yann Martel! SON OF NOBODY is one of the top Loan Stars picks for March 2026 and it’s the #1 Canadian top pick! Publishing March 31st.
Congratulations to Yann Martel and Rebecca Jane Hall on their respective book deals! 🎉
Congratulations to Alpha Nkuranga, Jordan Scott, @annykchoi.bsky.social, and Glenn Dixon on their respective book deals! 🎉
TAKING TURNS WITH TURTLES, illustrated by Brittany Lane, takes the reader on a heart-warming journey of volunteers and scientists working together to rescue a cold-stunned turtle 🐢 Publishing with @groundwoodbooks.bsky.social March 3rd!
New year, new deals! Congratulations to Thomas Wharton, @susinnielsen.bsky.social, and Diane Borsato on their respective book deals! 🎉
New year, new deals! Congratulations to Marcia Anderson, @joannelevy.bsky.social, and Glenn Dixon on their respective deals! 🎉
New year, new deals! Congratulations to Craig Shreve, Shyam Selvadurai, and Nancy Vo on their respective deals! 🎉