The Amazon.ca First Novel Award is given annually for a first novel in English published in the previous year by a Canadian. Formerly known as the Books in Canada First Novel Award.

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1981

• Joy Kogawa – Obasan

Also shortlisted:

• Jim Christy – Streethearts
• George Jonas – Final Decree
• Edward Phillips – Sunday's Child
• Gary Ross – Always Tip the Dealer

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Added 13 January 2006.
Updated 19 May 2014.