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 "Celebrating Young Indigenous Voices: From Sea to Sea to Sea. A Writing Contest for Indigenous Youth Ages 8-12."

    IBBY Canada invites submissions for new writing...

    Our friends at IBBY Canada, with the support of the IBBY Yamada Fund, have announced that submissions are now open for Celebrating Young Indigenous Voices: From Sea to Sea to...

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    IBBY Canada invites submissions for new writing...

    Our friends at IBBY Canada, with the support of the IBBY Yamada Fund, have announced that submissions are now open for Celebrating Young Indigenous Voices: From Sea to Sea to...

  • Digital graphic. Text reads "First Nation Communities READ | 2025 Shortlists." Featured are the cover images of the 10 finalists.

    Shortlists announced for the 2025-2026 First Na...

    The First Nation Communities READ (FNCR) program has announces the shortlists—selected from a longlist of titles announced in July—for the Children’s and Young Adult/Adult categories. Chosen by a jury of First...

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    Shortlists announced for the 2025-2026 First Na...

    The First Nation Communities READ (FNCR) program has announces the shortlists—selected from a longlist of titles announced in July—for the Children’s and Young Adult/Adult categories. Chosen by a jury of First...

  • Digital graphic. Text reads "Congratulations! City of Victoria Children's Book Prize | 2025 Finalists." Featured are the cover images of Bird on the Brain, What Makes a Bird and Why We Need Vaccines.

    Finalists announced for the 2025 Victoria Book ...

    The finalists for the 2025 Victoria Book Prizes have been announced, including the City of Victoria Children's Book Prize, which carries a cash prize of $5,000. The winners will be announced...

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    Finalists announced for the 2025 Victoria Book ...

    The finalists for the 2025 Victoria Book Prizes have been announced, including the City of Victoria Children's Book Prize, which carries a cash prize of $5,000. The winners will be announced...

  • Digital graphic. Text reads "CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS. Elizabeth Mrazik-Cleaver Canadian Picture Book Award. Submission deadline: November 1, 2025." Featured is the IBBY Canada logo bottom centre.

    IBBY Canada is accepting submissions to the 202...

    Our friends at IBBY Canada are now accepting submissions to the 2025 Elizabeth Mrazik-Cleaver Canadian Picture Book Award. Canadian publishers are invited to submit picture books published between January 1,...

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    IBBY Canada is accepting submissions to the 202...

    Our friends at IBBY Canada are now accepting submissions to the 2025 Elizabeth Mrazik-Cleaver Canadian Picture Book Award. Canadian publishers are invited to submit picture books published between January 1,...

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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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