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News Release2001-07 National Library of Canada Celebrates Canada Book DayOttawa, April 23, 2001 -- The National Library of Canada will join in Canada’s annual celebration of reading and writing on Monday, April 23, by offering a series of events. According to Roch Carrier, National Librarian, "Every day is Canada Book Day at the National Library of Canada. We are delighted that Canadians from coast to coast to coast will join us in the celebration of the joys of reading, writing, translating, drawing, printing, lending, distributing and selling. Our literature has never been as well received as it is today, both here and abroad. It is a pleasure to draw attention to the rich diversity of our publishing heritage." The National Library of Canada, located at 395 Wellington Street in Ottawa, is home to Canada’s published heritage. The National Library’s main role is to acquire, preserve, promote and make accessible the most comprehensive collection of Canadiana for ALL Canadians, now and in the years to come. Events at the National Library begin at 1:00 p.m. with the presentation of the Geoffrey Bilson Award for Historical Fiction for Young People, and the announcement of the winner of the Ruth Schwartz Award, selected by students of the Fielding Park Public School in Ottawa. At 7:00 p.m. we will celebrate the publication of Stéphane Jean’s first book of poetry, Poisons obscurs. Stéphane works in the Music Division of the Library, so we are particularly pleased to honour him. At 8:00 p.m. we will launch the Grim Pig, Ottawa Citizen columnist Charles Gordon’s first novel. He is a great local favourite and a long-time supporter of Canadian literature. These events are free of charge, and the public is welcome. - 30 - For further information, please contact Randall Ware, Public Programs Officer National Library of Canada |