Novalis Webinar
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Book Launch: The Discovery of Finnegan Wilde
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All I Am on Hallow
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For years, Hallow has been part of my daily prayer — I’ve been so inspired by its rich resources and many voices.
How amazing that my book ALL I AM launches on it today! Tune in with a free trial |
The Discovery of Finnegan Wilde launches August 2025
Two book deal with Novalis
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A Heart Like Hers: Walking with Mary (Sept 2025) and A Love LIke His: Following Jesus (Sept 2026) inspirational books for 12+ forthcoming with Novalis.
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All I Am: A Catholic Devotional for Teens
CFN Live Interview for All I Am
Zondervan Deal News
Egghead -- Anniversary Edition
After twelve years, twelve repressings to date, and tens of thousands of copies in print -- Egghead is now being celebrated with an Anniversary Edition! Caroline's first novel and bestseller continues to get rave reviews from students and teachers. Read the Anniversary Edition's new "Interview with Caroline Pignat" and learn more about what inspired her to write this book -- and how it continues to inspire others.
Winner of the Moonbeam Gold Medal Award for Poetry
Poetree Book Launch
Ottawa Children's Literature Roundtable Presentation
Your Story: Teen Authors and Illustrators Conference
Shooter Wins 2017 John Spray Mystery Award
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Shooter is a finalist for two Canadian Awards
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Shooter is a finalist for two Canadian Children's Book Centre awards:
the Amy Mathers Teen Book Award and for the John Spray Mystery Award. Winners are announced on November 21, 2017. |
Word on the Street -- Alberta
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Caroline will be doing a reading and signing in WOTS Lethbridge on Saturday, September 23, 2017.
Scotiabank Teen Zone Stage at 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM University of Lethbridge Bookstore Tent at 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
Shooter Wins 2017 Red Maple Awards
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Festival of Trees -- Presentation, Awards, and Signing -- May 16, 2017
Character and Plot Presentation with Kelley Armstrong and Caroline Pignat Durham Red Maple Celebration -- May 15, 2017 Brampton Red Maple Celebration -- May 18, 2017 |
Finalist for Arthur Ellis Award
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Shooter is a finalist for the 2017 Arthur Ellis Award for Excellence in Canadian Crime Writing.
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Canadian Authors Association
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The Writer's Journey, with Caroline Pignat
In cooperation with the Ottawa Writer's Circle Date: Sunday, April 23 Time: 1:00 to 4:30 p.m. Place: James Street Pub, Bank Street at James Street, Ottawa Cost: 25% discount for members of the Canadian Authors Association $15.00 for members of CAA $20.00 for non-membersStuck at a threshold? In need of a mentor? Dreading your dragon? Wherever we are in our writing careers, writing takes courage—and lots of it. Asking ourselves the right questions can help us forge ahead and claim that treasure. Join two-time Governor General's Award-winner, author and teacher Caroline Pignat as she explores the call, challenges, and adventure of writing. Our voices, our stories, our ends and means may differ, but every Writer’s Journey is truly a Hero’s Journey. To register: Send an email to [email protected] Registrants may pay by cheque, cash, or e-transfer. |
The Final Word
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Guest Speaker at Christian High School Book Club
and at Laurentian Hills Christian School April 4, 2017 |
Creative Writing Workshops
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Creative Writing Workshops -- Chelsea Library, Quebec
March 30, 2017 |
Awesome Authors Awards Ceremony
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Tuesday, March 28, 7:00 p.m.
Centrepointe Theatre, Ottawa |
Chapters Rideau
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Teen Authors at Chapters Loyalty Event
November 2, 2016 |
Teen Author Fest |
Idea Jam: For the Love of Reading
Celebrating National School Library Day with panel of guest speakers at St. Joseph's H.S.
October 29, 2016
October 29, 2016
Kingston Writersfest
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Kingston Writersfest
Thursday, September 29, 2016 Presentation: This is Not a Drill: Fiction and Fear |
Ottawa WritersFestival
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Authors in the Schools --presentations at:
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Festival of Trees
Red Maple Awards and Workshop -- Toronto, May 13, 2016
Workshop: The Power of Voice
How do you tune in to one voice from the past? Better yet, how do you tune in to six? Join two-time Governor General’s Award winner Caroline Pignat and learn how she goes back in history, deep in her heart, and wild with her imagination to discover the varied voices of and stories of her many characters
How do you tune in to one voice from the past? Better yet, how do you tune in to six? Join two-time Governor General’s Award winner Caroline Pignat and learn how she goes back in history, deep in her heart, and wild with her imagination to discover the varied voices of and stories of her many characters
Wakefield Writers Festival
Brunch Guest Speaker and Writing Workshop. "Testing...Testing...123" with Caroline Pignat
We writers carry many voices in our heads. How do we tune in? Which do we turn up? And, most importantly, how do we tune out the critic who longs to drown them all? Join Caroline and amplify the power of your authentic voice through form, feeling, and point of view. Bring a work-in-progress or start fresh on something new.
We writers carry many voices in our heads. How do we tune in? Which do we turn up? And, most importantly, how do we tune out the critic who longs to drown them all? Join Caroline and amplify the power of your authentic voice through form, feeling, and point of view. Bring a work-in-progress or start fresh on something new.
Shooter Book Launch
Prose in the Park
YOUNG AT HEART -- STAGE TWO - 4:00 - 5:00 Toronto's Angela Misri talks to Governor General Award winner, Caroline Pignat, Monique Polak and Charles de LInt.
Literacy for Life
Keynote Presenter, Saskatoon -- May 1-3, 2016
Twitter Chat Series
Your Story -- Teen Writers and Illustrators Conference
Workshops -- Feb. 11, 2016
Join Caroline and award winning authors and illustrators for a MASC conference specifically for Ottawa-area teen writers and illustrators. Registration deadline: January 29, 2016. Visit MASC's site for more info.
Awesome Authors Youth Contest
Workshops and Contest Judge -- deadline Feb. 15, 2016
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"The Ottawa Public Library is once again launching the Awesome Authors Youth Writing Contest to give young writers the chance to win awesome prizes and get published in the bilingual anthology, Pot-pourri. This is a great opportunity for students between the ages of 9 and 17, who love to write poems or short stories, to share their talent with the world. Contest judges will offer writing workshops inEnglish and French, starting January 22, 2016. Students can register online now."
A returning Judge, Caroline will be offering a free writing workshop and will be the Judge for Short Stories ages 13-17. Check the Ottawa Public Library site for more information. |
The Gospel Truth wins the 2015 Governor General's Award
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Caroline's Interview with The Ottawa Citizen
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Caroline's Interview with The Kanata Kourier
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Upcoming Signing
Get your signed copies of Caroline's books at Chapters Kanata Centrum on Friday, November 13 from 6-9 p.m.
Get your signed copies of Caroline's books at Chapters Kanata Centrum on Friday, November 13 from 6-9 p.m.
The Gospel Truth -- a Red Maple Award 2016 Nominee
Selected by the Ontario Library Association as one of five nominees, The Gospel Truth is up for the Red Maple Award. Students in libraries and schools around Ontario will read the books over the year and vote for the winner in May 2016.
Triple Nominations
In this year's CCBC awards both Unspeakable and The Gospel Truth are up for the Geoffrey Bilson Award for Historical Fiction and The Gospel Truth is also up for the Amy Mather's Teen Book Award.
Winners will be announced at the TD Book Awards Gala in Toronto on November 18, 2015.
Ottawa Book Award Finalist
The Gospel Truth is shortlisted for the 2015 Ottawa Book Award.
In the News
Read Caroline's recent interviews:
Ottawa Public Library Awesome Authors Contest
Caroline will be the judge for the Awesome Authors Contest for kids ages 9-12 and 13-17. Free workshops will be provided at the Library. Check with your local branch for details.
Unspeakable available in French
Les amoureux de l'Empress is now available in paperback and eBook.
The Gospel Truth Study Guide
Caroline is developing her free study guide for The Gospel Truth. Check back in November.
Contract signed!
July 2015, Caroline signed with Pearson Canada as part of their team of writers working on the upcoming religious education series Growing in Faith, Growing in Christ, in collaboration with the Catholic Bishops of Ontario, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and the Northwest Territories.
Selected by the Ontario Library Association as one of five nominees, The Gospel Truth is up for the Red Maple Award. Students in libraries and schools around Ontario will read the books over the year and vote for the winner in May 2016.
Triple Nominations
In this year's CCBC awards both Unspeakable and The Gospel Truth are up for the Geoffrey Bilson Award for Historical Fiction and The Gospel Truth is also up for the Amy Mather's Teen Book Award.
Winners will be announced at the TD Book Awards Gala in Toronto on November 18, 2015.
Ottawa Book Award Finalist
The Gospel Truth is shortlisted for the 2015 Ottawa Book Award.
In the News
Read Caroline's recent interviews:
- CanLit for Little Canadians -- A Q&A with author Caroline Pignat
- Kid Lit Can: Q & A with 2015 Geoffrey Bilson Award for Historical Fiction Nominees -- Part I and Part II
- The Fulcrum -- U of O alumna shortlisted for Governor General's Award
- Guest Post for the Young Writers via the Ottawa Public Library Story Ingredients
Ottawa Public Library Awesome Authors Contest
Caroline will be the judge for the Awesome Authors Contest for kids ages 9-12 and 13-17. Free workshops will be provided at the Library. Check with your local branch for details.
Unspeakable available in French
Les amoureux de l'Empress is now available in paperback and eBook.
The Gospel Truth Study Guide
Caroline is developing her free study guide for The Gospel Truth. Check back in November.
Contract signed!
July 2015, Caroline signed with Pearson Canada as part of their team of writers working on the upcoming religious education series Growing in Faith, Growing in Christ, in collaboration with the Catholic Bishops of Ontario, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and the Northwest Territories.