Governor General’s Literary Awards

The Governor General's Literary Awards presented by the Canada Council for the Arts recognize the best French and English books in seven categories. Governor General's Literary Awards The Canada Council for the Arts celebrates the most notable in literature from Canada: its Governor General’s Literary Awards recognize finalists and winners in seven categories, in both official languages, for readers of all ages. Visit ggbooks.ca to discover the most notable books! The Governor General’s Literary Awards recognize Canada’s most notable English- and French-language books in each of the following seven categories: Fiction, Non-fiction, Poetry, Drama, Young People’s Literature – Text, Young People’s Literature – Illustrated Books and Translation (from French to English and vice versa).