A love of reading starts with access to great books.

The Canadian Children’s Book Centre (CCBC) is a not-for-profit that helps Canadian parents, librarians, educators, and caretakers foster a lifelong love of reading in children and teens. We’ve been bringing quality Canadian books to young readers for over 45 years through our wealth of programs and resources—from book giveaways to helpful book reviews and beyond. We also support the creators and publishers who bring these books to life, ensuring a healthy ecosystem of literature for Canadian youth.

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  • Digital graphic featuring a photo of Todd Stewart. Text reads "Illustrator in Residence, honouring Joanne Fitzgerald. Todd Stewart"

    Todd Stewart is the 2025 Joanne Fitzgerald Illu...

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: IBBY Canada and Toronto Public Library are delighted to announce that Todd Stewart is the 2025 Joanne Fitzgerald Illustrator in Residence. During his residency during the month...

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    Todd Stewart is the 2025 Joanne Fitzgerald Illu...

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: IBBY Canada and Toronto Public Library are delighted to announce that Todd Stewart is the 2025 Joanne Fitzgerald Illustrator in Residence. During his residency during the month...

  • Digital graphic featuring a photo of author Nhung N. Tran-Davies. Text reads "University of Alberta Alumni Honour Award Recipient."

    Children's author Nhung N. Tran-Davies honoured...

    Children's author Nhung N. Tran-Davies has been honoured by her alma mater with University of Alberta Alumni Honour Award. The award recognizes the significant achievements and contributions over a number of...

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    Children's author Nhung N. Tran-Davies honoured...

    Children's author Nhung N. Tran-Davies has been honoured by her alma mater with University of Alberta Alumni Honour Award. The award recognizes the significant achievements and contributions over a number of...

  • Digital graphic. Text reads "Remembering Norma Charles." Featured is a photo of author Norma Charles.

    In memoriam: Norma Charles

    It is with great sadness that we share with you that children's book author Norma Charles passed away on August 19 after an illness. Born in St. Boniface, Manitoba, Norma moved...

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    In memoriam: Norma Charles

    It is with great sadness that we share with you that children's book author Norma Charles passed away on August 19 after an illness. Born in St. Boniface, Manitoba, Norma moved...

  • Outstanding Presentations: A Webinar Series for Children’s Book Creators

    Outstanding Presentations: A Webinar Series for...

    Calling all authors and illustrators! If you are looking to level up your classroom and library presentations, the CCBC has a webinar series for you! This series would also be useful...

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    Outstanding Presentations: A Webinar Series for...

    Calling all authors and illustrators! If you are looking to level up your classroom and library presentations, the CCBC has a webinar series for you! This series would also be useful...

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  • Canadian Children’s Book Week

    Celebrating the magic of connecting children with authors, illustrators, and storytellers.

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    Discover award-winning and nominated titles from the best in Canadian children's literature.

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  • September Experts' Picks

    September Experts' Picks

    Expert booksellers and librarians share their top picks for young readers. Check out what our experts are reading this September! One Can written by Lana Button and Eric Walters  illustrated by...

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    September Experts' Picks

    Expert booksellers and librarians share their top picks for young readers. Check out what our experts are reading this September! One Can written by Lana Button and Eric Walters  illustrated by...

  • Illustrator's Studio: Karlene Harvey

    Illustrator's Studio: Karlene Harvey

    Karlene Harvey is an illustrator and writer, who lives on the unceded and ancestral home territories of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tseil-Waututh people. Karlene is Tsilhqot’in and Syilx and grew...

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    Illustrator's Studio: Karlene Harvey

    Karlene Harvey is an illustrator and writer, who lives on the unceded and ancestral home territories of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tseil-Waututh people. Karlene is Tsilhqot’in and Syilx and grew...

  • Back to School Book List banner features cover illustration from The One and Only Question (Groundwood Books, 2025)

    Back To School Book List

    It’s back to school time! First Day Jitters are no joke! Thankfully, these books are here to remind young readers that school isn’t all about test scores and perfect projects....

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    Back To School Book List

    It’s back to school time! First Day Jitters are no joke! Thankfully, these books are here to remind young readers that school isn’t all about test scores and perfect projects....

  • Digital banner featuring photo of Khodi Dill and cover of stay up.

    Creators Corner: Khodi Dill

      Khodi Dill is a writer, anti-racism educator, public speaker, and spoken word artist in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. His debut picture book, Welcome to the Cypher, was a finalist for...

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    Creators Corner: Khodi Dill

      Khodi Dill is a writer, anti-racism educator, public speaker, and spoken word artist in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. His debut picture book, Welcome to the Cypher, was a finalist for...

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