June 2: Carol Shields Would Have Turned 90 Today

We are proud to continue her legacy of uplifting women’s writing and stories.

Carol Shields, a Canadian American writer, was generous with her time, support, and advice.

She kept on creating throughout her life, even if wider, well-deserved recognition only came later in life: she was near 60 when she won the Governor’s General Award and The Pulitzer Prize for The Stone Diaries.

Check out our Instagram profile for special posts about Carol Shields and her work. From award-winning writer Charlotte Gray’s recollection of Shields’ generosity, to bookstagrammers wishing Carol Shields a happy birthday, sharing their favorite titles, or books by her they want to read for the first time.

Help us celebrate! Post about Carol Shields and her work and tag #ShieldsPrize for a chance to be featured on our social media and newsletter.

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