Thistledown Press is so excited to announce that four of our titles have been shortlisted for the 2026 Saskatchewan Book Awards. Congratulations to Lloyd, Bill, Caroline, and Wilfred, and to all of the finalists! Read the press release and full list of finalists here.
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2026 Publishing in Education Award
Finalist: Kohkum’s Royal Bannock by Wilfred Burton, illustrated by Hawlii Pichette
“This Award is presented to the Saskatchewan publisher of the best book produced as an educational resource, based on its value to educators at primary, secondary or post-secondary levels; literary or artistic value; the quality of editing; book design; production and content.”
2026 Publishing Award
Finalist: The Discovery of Finnegan Wilde by Caroline Pignat
“This Award is presented to the Saskatchewan publisher of the best book, based on literary or artistic value, the quality of editing, book design, production and content.”
2026 Publishing Award
Finalist: Tunnel Island by Bill Gaston
“This Award is presented to the Saskatchewan publisher of the best book, based on literary or artistic value, the quality of editing, book design, production and content.”
2026 Poetry Award
Finalist: Walking Upstream by Lloyd Ratzlaff
“This award is presented to a Saskatchewan author, or authors, for the best book of poetry judged on the quality of writing.”
