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Two jurors withdrew from Giller Prize in the weeks before news of Scotiabank split

Two jurors withdrew from Giller Prize in the weeks before news of Scotiabank split

TORONTO — Two jurors withdrew from the Giller Prize in the weeks leading up to the book award's split with its lead sponsor Scotiabank, with one saying his writing community feels alienated by the literary institution that faces ongoing boycotts. Canadian authors Jordan Abel and Aaron Tucker said they dropped out for ethical reasons days […]

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