FRED KERNER BOOK AWARD
2025 WINNER

Jen Currin has published two collections of stories, Hider/Seeker (2018), and Disembark (House of Anansi, 2024), a collection of stories that focuses on queer relationships. They have also published five collections of poetry, most recently Trinity Street (Anansi, 2023) and The Inquisition Yours (Coach House, 2010), which won the 2011 Audre Lorde Award for Lesbian Poetry and was a finalist for three other awards. Currin lives on the ancestral and unceded territories of the Halkomelem-speaking peoples, including the Qayqayt, Musqueam, Kwikwetlem, and Kwantlen Nations, in New Westminster, BC. They teach creative writing and English at Kwantlen Polytechnic University.

By empowering writers at every stage of their journey, the Canadian Authors Association is not just supporting fellow authors, we’re investing in a future where Canadian perspectives thrive, where storytelling fosters unity, and where new generations see themselves in the books they read.

One of the roles of the CAA is to fight for the rights of authors across Canada to make those contributions. We encourage you to take a few moments to listen to CAA Co-Chair Travis Croken argue for these rights at a recent session of the Parliamentary Committee on AI:

https://youtu.be/qsFpjuVwQAc

From Page to Policy
What CAA does to support Canadian literary arts and artists:

Mentorship That Matters: Support for emerging and mid-career writers through our workshops, Writers in Residence program, and more. Writers helping writers!
Representation and Rights: Advocacy that protects Canadian authors’ voices – from copyright to AI ethics.
National Connection: A coast-to-coast-to-coast literary community fostering collaboration, learning, and visibility.
Youth and Equity Programs: Building access for marginalized voices and developing the next generation of Canadian storytellers.
A Voice in Shaping Canada’s Literary Future: Every donor strengthens the national narrative by uplifting Canadian authors through policy advocacy, support, and more.

Your generosity can help the CAA build a robust network of chapters coast to coast, supplement operational costs that support volunteer contributions, increase memberships, and provide financial stability for the association.

What We Do

Advocate for the protection of rights and equitable treatment for writers
Provide an online social networking community through our Circle.so platform
Help members promote their work through a members’ book catalogue, online directory, advertising opportunities, book fairs, readings, and workshops
Provide writers with up-to-date information on awards, contests, opportunities, calls for submissions and writing conferences and retreats via monthly national bulletins, branch newsletters, and the website
Provide learning opportunities for writers at every stage through webinars, podcasts, and CanWrite!—our national conference
Showcase Canada’s incredible literary talent through our literary awards, website, national bulletins, social media, and conference

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How to Join

Join our lively community of Canadian Authors today to meet fellow writers from all across the country, enjoy members-only benefits such as promotional opportunities and entrance to our online community platform (a networking and socializing opportunity for members), learn about the craft and business of writing, and oh, so much more! Whether you’re newly hit by the writing bug, or already a well established professional, our new membership tier system gives you more options and control over your own membership.

MEMBER LOGIN

Member Login

MEMBERS ONLY: Canadian Authors Online Community Platform

Login to your CAA Circle Community by clicking the button above. Click the “Continue with WordPress (WP-OAuth)” button and use your CAA email and password to login. Through this platform, Canadian Authors members can network and connect online, post upcoming events and publication news, attend weekly write-in sessions, and contact staff or the National Board. Get the most out of your membership by staying active in this CAA Members only online social community and, most importantly, enjoy!

Author Advocacy

Join Your CAA Advocacy Committee Today!

Your Advocacy Committee stands strong in its resolution to advocate for Canadian Authors Association members. The committee continues to actively represent CAA creators on national committees such as Access Copyright Nominating Committee, Book and Periodical Council, and Copyright Working Group Coalition.

Keeping abreast of monumental issues facing creators such as amending the Copyright Act to ensure fair dealing and advocating for the development of an artificial intelligence (AI) regulatory framework are two of our commitments to CAA members.

We encourage you to add your voice to our committee as we enter a new stage in advocacy. It is a pivotal time for creators in Canada as cultural sovereignty takes centre stage, and we hope you will join us.

Apply now through THIS FORM.

Announcements

Upcoming Events

Canadian Authors Jigsaw Puzzle Available Now

It’s happening! Our stunning CANADIAN AUTHORS JIGSAW PUZZLE is now up for grabs. This charming puzzle, featuring stunning book covers from 46 of our very own author members, is available for purchase in 192, 504, and 1,008-piece variants. To place your order through our puzzle-making partner, The Occurrence, simply click the button below. It’s a delightful treat for you and a perfect gift for others!

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Please consider supporting Canadian Authors Association and our members by donating what you can. The more we raise, the more support we can offer our members during these tumultuous times.

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DECEMBER 23 & 30
National Write-In:
Tuesday Evening Sessions
8:30 pm NT / 8:00 pm AT /
7:00 pm ET / 6:00 pm CT /
5:00 pm MT / 4:00 pm PT
Free; CAA Members Only
RSVP HERE (LOGIN REQUIRED).

Canadian Authors Association gratefully acknowledges the generous support of the Raymond James Canada Foundation for its recent grant, which is instrumental in supporting our new online Circle community platform.