The 2012 Prince Edward Island Book Awards will celebrate our province's authors and publishing industry, says Tourism and Culture Minister Robert Henderson.
"Prince Edward Island's authors tell stories that help define and showcase our province, our communities and ourselves," said the minister. "These awards not only recognize the quality of Island publications, they raise the profile of Island books and introduce them to new reading audiences."
Nominations are now being accepted for this year's awards, in the following categories: poetry, fiction and non-fiction. The deadline for nominations is March 15, 2012.
The Prince Edward Island Book Awards are held every two years and are open to authors, editors and book producers who reside in the province. In addition to a cash award, recipients receive a handcrafted commemorative award.
Applications and more information can be found at www.gov.pe.ca/tourism/bookaward.