Anne Michaels won the $100,000 Giller Prize for her novel "Held," which explores war and trauma.

Toronto author Anne Michaels won the Giller Prize for her novel "Held," which explores war and trauma across generations. The $100,000 prize honors outstanding Canadian fiction. Michaels' novel received praise for its exploration of mortality, resilience, and desires. Her acceptance speech called for unity among arts, amidst anti-war protests by some in the literary community over the prize's corporate sponsors.

November 19, 2024
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