The Governor General’s Literary Awards are awarded annually to the best English-language and French-language books in each of seven categories – Fiction, Literary Non-Fiction, Poetry, Drama, Young People’s Literature (Text and Illustrated Books), and Translations.

This year’s winners and nominees are available in accessible formats at NNELS (login required): https://nnels.ca/relations/governor-generals-literary-awards

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NNELS readers in our funding provinces and territories can request a title that is not in our collection or a title in a different format. The request form is available at https://nnels.ca/request-title (login required).

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It’s National AccessAbility Week in Canada!

At NNELS, we’re committed to making reading accessible for people with print disabilities. Access to books and information is a right, not a privilege. Formats such as audio, braille, and accessible e-text open the door to learning, imagination, and connection.

Let’s continue breaking down barriers together. Learn more at nnels.ca

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We are celebrating Black History Month by highlighting works by Black Authors. As we approach the final Thursday in February, we have acclaimed, groundbreaking, and best-selling titles for you to explore. These books are available in accessible formats for Canadian readers with print disabilities. Click on the book links below, or visit the Black Authors Collection at NNELS now: https://nnels.ca/relations/black-authors

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Black Authors | National Network for Equitable Library Service (NNELS)

Collection of titles by Black Authors. Titles include Fiction, Nonfiction, Children’s Books, Young Adult, Literary Fiction, Poetry, Plays and more!

We celebrate Black History Month every Thursday in February by showcasing Black Authors' heartbreaking, entertaining, and riveting works. These books are available in accessible formats for Canadian readers with print disabilities. Click on the book links below, or visit the Black Authors Collection at NNELS now: https://nnels.ca/relations/black-authors

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Black Authors | National Network for Equitable Library Service (NNELS)

Collection of titles by Black Authors. Titles include Fiction, Nonfiction, Children’s Books, Young Adult, Literary Fiction, Poetry, Plays and more!

NNELS celebrates Black History Month by continuing to highlight the voices, experiences, and imaginations of Black Authors every Thursday in February. These books are available in accessible formats for NNELS readers. Click on the book links below, or visit the Black Authors Collection at NNELS now: https://nnels.ca/relations/black-authors

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Black Authors | National Network for Equitable Library Service (NNELS)

Collection of titles by Black Authors. Titles include Fiction, Nonfiction, Children’s Books, Young Adult, Literary Fiction, Poetry, Plays and more!

If there is a title you think belongs in this collection or would prefer one of the titles we’re highlighting in a different format, you can request it at NNELS: https://nnels.ca/request-title (login required).

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Request a Title | National Network for Equitable Library Service (NNELS)

If you are unable to access the request a title form on this page, please log into your NNELS account. If you do not have a NNELS account, click here to sign up through your local library. 

This Black History Month, we’re celebrating the voices of Black authors and honouring their significant contributions to the world with a collection of accessible books for everyone to enjoy. The collection features powerful fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and children’s literature to explore this month and beyond. NNELS will highlight books from this collection every Thursday in February.

Visit the Black Authors Collection at NNELS now: https://nnels.ca/relations/black-authors

#BlackHistoryMonth #AccessibleBooks

Black Authors | National Network for Equitable Library Service (NNELS)

Collection of titles by Black Authors. Titles include Fiction, Nonfiction, Children’s Books, Young Adult, Literary Fiction, Poetry, Plays and more!