The Shortlist

The five authors competing for the ​second edition of the Janette-Bertrand Literary Prize were announced on Wednesday, ⁣October 15, 2025. the prize, established⁤ to celebrate Quebec women writers, recognizes a novel ‍written by a woman, translated from French to English, and published in Canada.

The shortlisted novels are:

• The Mouth by⁢ Myriam de Gaspé (Les Herbes rouges)
• The Summer of⁢ Anger by ‌Elizabeth⁣ Lemay (Boréal)
• [Further novels to be added based on complete source material]
• [Further novels to be added based on complete source material]
• [Further novels to be added based on complete source material]

About the Janette-Bertrand Literary ‍Prize

The Janette-Bertrand⁢ Literary Prize⁤ was created in [Year of Creation] to⁣ honor the legacy of Janette Bertrand, a prominent ⁣Quebec author ⁣known for her ‍feminist themes and social commentary.The prize aims to promote Quebec literature and provide recognition to talented female authors.

Key Features of the Prize:

• Eligibility: Novels must be written by women and ​originally published in French⁤ in Quebec.
• Translation: The winning novel must be translated into ‍English.
• Publication: The novel must be published in Canada.
• Prize Value: The winner ‌receives [Prize Amount].

What This ‍means‌ for​ Quebec ⁢Literature

The Janette-Bertrand ⁢Literary Prize plays a ‍crucial​ role in elevating the voices of Quebec women writers on a national and‍ international stage. By focusing on translated⁣ works, the prize increases the accessibility of⁣ Quebec ⁢literature to English-speaking readers, fostering cross-cultural understanding and appreciation.

The prize also addresses a past imbalance in literary ‍recognition, where women authors have often been underrepresented. It provides a platform for diverse perspectives and narratives,⁣ enriching the Canadian literary landscape.

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