The Whistler Writing Society, Canadian Authors Association, and Vivalogue Publishing are pleased to announce the winners of the 2024 WIBAs.

 

The FICTION winner is: Karen Barrow for Palmyra
From the judges: “Palmyra was a gripping, transportive read with an unexpectedly dastardly third act, and a satisfyingly romantic end . . . Karen Barrow is a phenomenal writer who honours her craft with evocative sensory details and propulsive precise plotting.”

 

The NON-FICTION winner is: Barbara Leimsner for Quitting the Master Race: A Daughter’s Journey to Break the Bonds of Hate
From the judges: “[The] combination of vulnerability and objectivity, creating a deeply personal story that is also a framework for a universal question, made this memoir stand out for me.”

 

The CHILDREN’S winner is: Judith Silverthorne for The Treasure Box
From the judges: “I thoroughly enjoyed your book, and I appreciated how deftly you handled all the subplots—bullying, aging grandparents, new school anxiety, and friendship/loyalty.” “The Treasure Box is a great read . . .”

 

See all 2024 Finalist and Shortlisted Authors at https://independentbookawards.ca/wiba-award-winners/.