The longlists for the 2011 ReLit Awards have been announced. The ReLit Awards recognize books by Canadian authors that are published by independent Canadian presses. The awards were founded in 2000, and each year ReLit winners are named in three categories: Novel, Poetry and Short Fiction. Congratulations to all of the writers on the lists!
Many of the authors on the ReLit longlists have been featured on Open Book. Follow the links for interviews, videos, profiles and more.
NOVEL
Sandra Beck (Anansi), John Lavery
Etienne’s Alphabet (Cormorant), James King