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The Canadian Children’s Book Centre (CCBC) is a not-for-profit that helps Canadian parents, librarians, educators, and caregivers 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 "Congratulations! City of Victoria Children's Book Prize."

    Uma Krishnaswami's Birds on the Brain wins 2025...

    The winners of the 2025 City of Victoria Book Prizes were announced on November 18, 2025 at an event hosted by Lieutenant Governor Wendy Lisogar-Cocchia at Government House.  Victoria author...

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    Uma Krishnaswami's Birds on the Brain wins 2025...

    The winners of the 2025 City of Victoria Book Prizes were announced on November 18, 2025 at an event hosted by Lieutenant Governor Wendy Lisogar-Cocchia at Government House.  Victoria author...

  • Digital graphic. Text reads "Congratulations! Sheree Fitch - Winner, 2025 Matt Cohen Award. Julie Flett - Winner, 2025 Vicky Metcalf Award."

    Sheree Fitch and Julie Flett honoured at 2025 W...

    The 2025 Writers' Trust Awards were held last week (November 13, 2025) at CBC's Glenn Gould Studio. More than $330,000 was awarded to Canadian writers across their seven literary awards. Author...

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    Sheree Fitch and Julie Flett honoured at 2025 W...

    The 2025 Writers' Trust Awards were held last week (November 13, 2025) at CBC's Glenn Gould Studio. More than $330,000 was awarded to Canadian writers across their seven literary awards. Author...

  • Digital graphic. Text reads "Congratulations! Janet Savage Blachford Prize for Children's and Young Adult LIterature."

    The New Girl wins Janet Savage Blachford Prize ...

    Last night (November 10, 2025), Quebec’s English-language literary community gathered for the 27th QWF Literary Awards Gala.Nine winners were revealed across seven categories: first book, spoken word, children’s and young...

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    The New Girl wins Janet Savage Blachford Prize ...

    Last night (November 10, 2025), Quebec’s English-language literary community gathered for the 27th QWF Literary Awards Gala.Nine winners were revealed across seven categories: first book, spoken word, children’s and young...

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    Winners announced for the 2025 Governor General...

    The Canada Council for the Arts has announced the winners of the 2025 Governor General's Literary Awards. The awards promote literature from Canada, recognizing the best English-language and French-language books in...

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    Winners announced for the 2025 Governor General...

    The Canada Council for the Arts has announced the winners of the 2025 Governor General's Literary Awards. The awards promote literature from Canada, recognizing the best English-language and French-language books in...

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    Canadian Children’s Book Week

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

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    CCBC Book Awards

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

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    December Experts' Picks

    Expert booksellers and librarians share their top picks for young readers. Check out what our experts are reading this December! The Story and Science of Hope  Written by Andrea Curtis ...

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    December Experts' Picks

    Expert booksellers and librarians share their top picks for young readers. Check out what our experts are reading this December! The Story and Science of Hope  Written by Andrea Curtis ...

  • 2025 Holiday Gift Guide

    2025 Holiday Gift Guide

    There is a Canadian book for every reader! Featuring some of our favourite recent titles, this holiday gift guide includes book recommendations for readers of all ages. Ages 0-3  Every...

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    2025 Holiday Gift Guide

    There is a Canadian book for every reader! Featuring some of our favourite recent titles, this holiday gift guide includes book recommendations for readers of all ages. Ages 0-3  Every...

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    Making Music Book List

    Music gets us through the bad days. It connects us with the people around us. It helps us explore the deeper parts of ourselves. These books from Canadian creators explore...

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    Making Music Book List

    Music gets us through the bad days. It connects us with the people around us. It helps us explore the deeper parts of ourselves. These books from Canadian creators explore...

  • November Experts' Picks

    November Experts' Picks

    Expert booksellers and librarians share their top picks for young readers. Check out what our experts are reading this November! The One About the Blackbird  written by Melanie Florence illustrated by...

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    November Experts' Picks

    Expert booksellers and librarians share their top picks for young readers. Check out what our experts are reading this November! The One About the Blackbird  written by Melanie Florence illustrated by...

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