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2022 Book Award Nominees

The Book Award recognizes written works that engage with all aspects of the Greater Toronto Area’s heritage.

The 24 nominees for the 2022 Book Award, highlight the breadth and depth of the Greater Toronto Area’s heritage, covering topics from medical discoveries, to sports history to Indigenous reconciliation. The book jury assesses nominees based on the following criteria:

Advocacy: Does the book pose or answer questions about the importance of heritage and its role in community building, and/or demonstrate a high level of commitment to heritage conservation and promotion?

Scholarship: Does the book contribute to the field of historical knowledge, draw on a diversity of sources, and provide appropriate acknowledgement of sources?

Education: Does the book engage the general public and provide a framework for understanding history and/or issues around heritage in the Greater Toronto Area?

Production Value: Does the book exhibit high quality in design, editing, illustration, and layout that effectively contributes to achieving excellence in advocacy, scholarship, and education?