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. Text reads "40th IBBY World Congress. Ottawa, Canada. 6-9 August 2026. CALL FOR PAPERS: June 1, 2025 to November 1, 2025.

    IBBY Canada announces the Call for Papers for t...

    En français   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (June 2, 2025)—IBBY Canada is delighted to announce that the Call for Papers for the 40th IBBY World Congress in Ottawa will open on...

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    IBBY Canada announces the Call for Papers for t...

    En français   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (June 2, 2025)—IBBY Canada is delighted to announce that the Call for Papers for the 40th IBBY World Congress in Ottawa will open on...

  • Digital graphic. Text reads "Congratulations! New Brunswick Book Awards — Books for Young Readers Award." Featured is the cover image of An Unbalanced Force.

    Valerie Sherrard wins inaugural Books for Young...

    The winners of the New Brunswick Book Awards were announced on May 31 as part of WFNB’s annual WordSpring writing festival in Fredericton. The program celebrates books published in the...

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    Valerie Sherrard wins inaugural Books for Young...

    The winners of the New Brunswick Book Awards were announced on May 31 as part of WFNB’s annual WordSpring writing festival in Fredericton. The program celebrates books published in the...

  • Digital graphic. Text reads "Congratulations. Featured are the winners of the Shining Willow, Diamond Willow and Snow Willow.

    Winners announced for the 2024 Willow Awards

    Hosted by Macdonald School in Stockholm, Saskatchewan, the winners of the 2024 Willow Awards were announced at the 2025 SaskEnergy Willow Awards Gala on May 30. Also known as the Saskatchewan...

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    Winners announced for the 2024 Willow Awards

    Hosted by Macdonald School in Stockholm, Saskatchewan, the winners of the 2024 Willow Awards were announced at the 2025 SaskEnergy Willow Awards Gala on May 30. Also known as the Saskatchewan...

  • Digital graphic. Text reads "Congratulations! Crime Writers of Canda Best Juvenile/YA Crime Book." Featured is the cover image of Shock Wave.

    Sigmund Brouwer wins Best Juvenile / YA Crime B...

    Crime Writers of Canada (CWC) announced the winners of the 2025 Crime Writers of Canada Awards of Excellence in Canadian Crime Writing. Since 1984, Crime Writers of Canada has recognized...

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    Sigmund Brouwer wins Best Juvenile / YA Crime B...

    Crime Writers of Canada (CWC) announced the winners of the 2025 Crime Writers of Canada Awards of Excellence in Canadian Crime Writing. Since 1984, Crime Writers of Canada has recognized...

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    June Experts' Picks

    Every month expert booksellers and librarians share their top picks for young readers. Check out what our experts are reading in June!   Bright Lights and Summer Nights Written by...

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    June Experts' Picks

    Every month expert booksellers and librarians share their top picks for young readers. Check out what our experts are reading in June!   Bright Lights and Summer Nights Written by...

  • Digital graphic features author photo of Tanya Boteju and cover of YA novel Messy Perfect.

    Creator's Corner: Tanya Boteju

    Tanya Boteju is an English teacher and writer living on stolen territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations (Vancouver, Canada). Her YA novels, like Kings, Queens, and In-Betweens...

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    Creator's Corner: Tanya Boteju

    Tanya Boteju is an English teacher and writer living on stolen territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations (Vancouver, Canada). Her YA novels, like Kings, Queens, and In-Betweens...

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    June Book List: Read with Pride

    It's Pride Season in Canada! We invite you to make reading a part of your Pride Season celebrations. This list features books for all ages featuring 2SLGBTQIA+ characters and themes....

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    June Book List: Read with Pride

    It's Pride Season in Canada! We invite you to make reading a part of your Pride Season celebrations. This list features books for all ages featuring 2SLGBTQIA+ characters and themes....

  • Digital banner featuring cover of Sarah Ponakey and photo of illustrator Azby Whitecalf.

    Illustrator's Studio: Azby Whitecalf

    Azby Whitecalf is a Plains Cree Character Designer and Illustrator based out of North Battleford, Saskatchewan Treaty 6 Territory. They have a Bachelor Degree in Visual Communication (Character Design) from...

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    Illustrator's Studio: Azby Whitecalf

    Azby Whitecalf is a Plains Cree Character Designer and Illustrator based out of North Battleford, Saskatchewan Treaty 6 Territory. They have a Bachelor Degree in Visual Communication (Character Design) from...

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