OTTAWA — Ottawa’s literary scene is buzzing — and you’re invited to join the celebration!
On Saturday, November 15 at 7 pm, the spotlight shines on local authors at the Ottawa Book Awards ceremony. Since 1985, these awards have honoured the best fiction and non-fiction published in English and French by Ottawa writers — voices that inspire us here at home and resonate far beyond.
Special Guest Alert! This year’s keynote speaker is none other than Charlotte Gray — one of Canada’s most celebrated historians and biographers, and bestselling author of Sisters in the Wilderness, The Massey Murder, and Passionate Mothers, Powerful Sons. She has won the Ottawa Book Award twice and been shortlisted eight times. Charlotte will share her take on why awards matter — and why writers remain vital (and vulnerable) in the age of AI.
Event Details
📅 Saturday, November 15, 2025
🕖 7 pm
📍Les Lye Studio Theatre, Meridian Theatres at Centrepointe (101 Centrepointe Dr.)
🎟️ Free and open to all — Save your seat today!
🍽 Reception to follow
The recipients of the English and French Fiction and Non-Fiction awards will be revealed live during the ceremony.
🔗 Learn more about the finalists: Ottawa Book Awards | City of Ottawa
Following the presentations, guests are invited to meet the authors and purchase books from the finalists and winners, thanks to The Spaniel’s Tale and Le Coin du livre.
Celebrate an evening of literature, community, and creativity. Come for the awards, stay for the stories.
For more information about the Ottawa Book Awards ceremony, visit BiblioOttawaLibrary.ca.