The Carol Shields Prize for Fiction
Recently Shared Stories
Sep 30
K-Ming Chang was the 2025 recipient of The Carol Shields Prize Foundation Scholarship and Residency at Banff Centre. “My time at Banff was truly transformative and life-changing; the writers and mentors I met continue to inspire me every day.” K-Ming said. Read the full interview.
Sep 9
"Lubrin's writing is extraordinary, wholly original, suffused with life, love and anger." Anne Giardini, OC, OBC, QC, writer, lawyer, and Carol Shields' daughter, reviews 2025 Shields Prize Winner Code Noir for The Advocate. Full review: https://issuu.com/advocatemagazine/docs/september_2025?fr=...Read more
Jun 10
Congratulations to the Winner of the 2025 Carol Shields Prize for Fiction, Canisia Lubrin for Code Noir!
Apr 3
The 2025 shortlisted authors are Dominique Fortier (Pale Shadows, translated by Rhonda Mullins), Miranda July (All Fours), Canisia Lubrin (Code Noir), Sarah Manguso (Liars), and Aube Rey Lescure (River East, River West).
Apr 1
Women and Children First will host a public reading celebrating the 2025 Carol Shields Prize list, and they will be our official bookseller at the #ShieldsPrize Award Ceremony. About the Reading: May 1, from 11:30am to 1pm. RSVP today: