The Science Writers and Communicators of Canada (SWCC) is excited to celebrate the recipients of the 2025 SWCC Book Awards! These authors and illustrators have made outstanding contributions to science writing and to advancing science communication in Canada.
Congratulations to our 2025 winners:
General Category:
Webb’s Cosmos by Marcin Sawicki
Youth Category:
Dad, is it Time to Gather Mint? by Tyna Legault Taylor, illustrated by Michelle Dao
Paradigm Prize:
Dad, is it Time to Gather Mint? by Tyna Legault Taylor, illustrated by Michelle Dao*
*This is only the second time since the introduction of the Paradigm Prize that one title won both a category award and the Paradigm Prize!
Thank you to all publishers and authors for their submissions, showing us again the diversity and abundance of Canadian Science Literature.
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2025 Book Awards Shortlist
General Category:
Youth Category:
2025 Book Awards Full List of Entries
We are pleased to announce that more than 50 titles entered the SWCC Book Awards competition for 2025! Check out all our amazing entries below.
Youth Category
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General Category:
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