Over the years, the Giller Prize has run different promotions to extend its recognition and support of Canadian literary talentThe Scotiabank Giller Prize: Prize History to highlight all Canadian fiction eligible for the prize in a given publishing year. For example, the Craving CanLit feature (previously called Crazy for CanLit), which highlights the initial list of all titles that are under consideration for the award's longlist and shortlist nominations, seeks to publicize Canadian literature by engaging readers and writers through social media tools. Another online initiative started in 2021, the Giller Book Club, featuring virtual author readings and interviews, got off to a bumpy start when the inaugural offering was the victim of zoombombing."Public Zoom interview with Giller Prize winner interrupted by barrage of ‘inappropriate images’ and ‘abysmal screeching’". Toronto Star, January 5, 2021.
Over the years the Giller Prize has run different promotions to extend its recognition and support of Canadian literary talentThe Scotiabank Giller Prize Prize History to highlight all Canadian fiction eligible for the prize in a given publishing year For example the Craving CanLit feature (previously called Crazy for CanLit) which highlights the initial list of all titles that are under consideration for the award's longlist and shortlist nominations seeks to publicize Canadian literature by engaging readers and writers through social media tools Another online initiative started in 2021 the Giller Book Club featuring virtual author readings and interviews got off to a bumpy start when the inaugural offering was the victim of zoombombing"Public Zoom interview with Giller Prize winner interrupted by barrage of ‘inappropriate images’ and ‘abysmal screeching’" Toronto Star January 5 2021