Yesterday, the finalists for the Lane Anderson Award,
a book award that celebrates excellence in Canadian science writing,
were announced. The Lane Anderson Award, created and sponsored by the
Fitzhenry Family Foundation, is given in two categories, one for adults
and the other for young readers. Each winner receives a generous
$10,000.
The basic criteria for submissions are the following:
- The author must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada.
- The book must be published by a Canadian-owned publishing house, have an ISBN, and be available for sale in bookstores in Canada.
- All entries must be published in English between January 1, 2024 and December 31, 2024.
The 2025 Lane Anderson Award Ceremony will take place on Thursday, January 29, 2026 in Toronto. Details about tickets have been posted below.
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Congratulations to this year's finalists
in the Young Reader category
I Am Wind: An Autobiography
Written by Rachel Poliquin
Illustrated by Rachel Wada
Tundra Books
Tundra Books
80 pp.
Ages 8-12
2024
A Planet Is a Poem
Written by Amanda West Lewis
A Planet Is a Poem
Written by Amanda West Lewis
Illustrated by Oliver Averill
Kids Can Press
56 pp.
Ages 8-12
2024
Remember This: The Fascinating World of Memory
Written by Monique Polak
Remember This: The Fascinating World of Memory
Written by Monique Polak
Illustrated by Valéry Goulet
Orca Book Publishers
96 pp.
Ages 8-12
2024
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Update:
Details about the Lane Anderson Award Ceremony have been announced. Register here through Eventbrite.
Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026
Time: 7:00–9:30 p.m.
Location: Palm House at Allan Gardens
160 Gerrard Street East
Toronto, ON
M5A 2E5
Tickets are free but you must register.
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