Caroline Adderson

Caroline Adderson is the author of three novels (A History of Forgetting, Sitting Practice, The Sky Is Falling), two collections of short stories (Bad Imaginings, Pleased To Meet You) as well as books for young readers. Her work has received numerous prize nominations including the International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award, two Commonwealth Writers' Prizes, the Scotiabank Giller Prize longlist, the Governor General's Literary Award and the Rogers' Trust Fiction Prize. Winner of two Ethel Wilson Fiction Prizes and three CBC Literary Awards, Caroline was also the recipient of the 2006 Marian Engel Award for mid-career achievement.

News and Events

The Sky Is Falling Academic Discounts

The Sky Is Falling coverTeachers, instructors, professors: order  The Sky Is Falling and you will receive a 20% discount.  Good for an individual copy and course orders.

Poppycock!

Which is the title of my new long short story just out in issue 121 of The New Quarterly, on better newstands now.

“Lives of the House” On Line

House 1930My essay on my house is now available to read on the Geist website.  Click here.

Writer-in-Residence Inaugural Reading

Richmond Public Library logoMy residency as the Richmond Public Library’s first writer-in-residence begins with a talk at the Minoru Place Activity Centre.  Come out and hear about the program I have planned for both adults and kids. 7:00-8:30 pm, Thursday 2 February 2012. Click here for more information.

Caroline Adderson Kids Is Launched

Kids' Books FanWith the arrival of my two latest kids’ books, Jasper John Dooley, Star of the Week, and Middle of Nowhere, I have now published more books for kids than adults.  I’m pleased to announce the launch of a my new website specifically for my children’s writing.  Please visit www.carolineaddersonkids.com and take a look.

Judging the 2nd Search for the Great BC Novel Contest

gavelI’m the lucky judge of Mother Tongue Publishing’s Great BC Novel Contest.  Polish up your manuscripts and submit!  Click here for details.

“Lives of the House” in Geist

our house 1930The Winter 2011 issue of Geist is on the new stands now.  It features my article “Lives of the House” about the surprising history of the house I live in.  This photo was taken in 1930.

Canadian Authors Association Workshop

Plotters (and schemers), please join me for a workshop on “Plotting Your Story Line,” organized by the Vancouver branch of the Canadian Authors Association, Saturday January 28th from 1-4 pm in the Alma Van Dusen Room of Central Library.  Click here for more details or to register.

Writer-In-Residence, Richmond Public Library

I am Richmond Public Library’s first ever Writer-in-Residence.  During February and March 2012, I will be presenting a variety of free literary programs,  from bookmaking workshops to manuscript consultations. I hope to see you!  Click here for more details.

Best Canadian Essays 2011

best canadian essays 2011It’s out!  Thanks so much to editors Ibi Kaslik and Christopher Doda for selecting my piece “Highlights for Children” originally published in The New Quarterly.  Congratulations to all the contributors.