“to promote and acknowledge excellence in Atlantic Canadian writing and book publishing through an annual awards ceremony and related events.”
Robbie Robertson Dartmouth Book Award for Non-fiction
The Times of African Nova Scotians by Tony Colaiacovo
Empire of Deception: the incredible story of a master swindler who seduced a city and captivated the nation by Dean Jobb
Aftershock: the Halifax Explosion and the persecution of Pilot Francis Mackey by Janet Maybee
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Jim Connors Dartmouth Book Award (Fiction)
Amazing Grace by Lesley Crewe
What Kills Good Men by David Hood
When the Saints by Sarah Mian
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Lillian Shepherd Award for Excellence in Illustration
I’m Drawing a Picture by Doretta Groenendyk
Frankenstink!: garbage gone bad by Ron Lightburn
Mayann’s Train Ride by Hon. Mayann Francis; illustrated by Tamara Thiebaux-Heikalo
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Margaret and John Savage First Book Award
A Stroke in Time by Gerard Doran
Aftershock: the Halifax Explosion and the persecution of Pilot Francis Mackey by Janet Maybee
When the Saints by Sarah Mian