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 "Kirkus Reviews | Best Books of the 21st Century (So Far)." The cover images of the 21 Canadian titles are featured.

    Canadian titles make Kirkus Reviews' Best Books...

      Last month, Kirkus Reviews released their list of the Best Books of the 21st Century (So Far). Twenty-one Canadian titles made the list. Congratulations to the authors, illustrators and their...

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    Canadian titles make Kirkus Reviews' Best Books...

      Last month, Kirkus Reviews released their list of the Best Books of the 21st Century (So Far). Twenty-one Canadian titles made the list. Congratulations to the authors, illustrators and their...

  • Digital graphic. Text reads "2025 Willow Awards." Book cover images of the nominees are featured.

    Nominees announced for the 2025 Willow Awards

    The nominees for the 2025 Willow Awards were recently announced. Also known as the Saskatchewan Young Readers' Choice Award (SYRCA), the awards promote reading and celebrate Canadian literature.  Each year,...

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    Nominees announced for the 2025 Willow Awards

    The nominees for the 2025 Willow Awards were recently announced. Also known as the Saskatchewan Young Readers' Choice Award (SYRCA), the awards promote reading and celebrate Canadian literature.  Each year,...

  • Digital graphic. Text reads "Alberta Literary Awards. R. Ross Annett Award for Children's Literature." Featured are the book covrers of the three finalists.

    Finalists announced for the 2025 Alberta Litera...

    On April 1st, the Writers’ Guild of Alberta (WGA) announced the finalists for the 2025 Alberta Literary Awards. Each year, the Alberta Literary Awards celebrate the highest standards of literary excellence...

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    Finalists announced for the 2025 Alberta Litera...

    On April 1st, the Writers’ Guild of Alberta (WGA) announced the finalists for the 2025 Alberta Literary Awards. Each year, the Alberta Literary Awards celebrate the highest standards of literary excellence...

  • Digital graphic. Text reads "Ann Connor Brimer Award for Atlantic Canadian Children's Literature." Featured are the book covers of the five finalists.

    Finalists announced for the 2025 Ann Connor Bri...

    The finalists for the 2025 Ann Connor Brimer Award for Atlantic Canadian Children's Literature were recently announced. Administered by the Writers' Federation of Nova Scotia, the Ann Connor Brimer Award is...

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    Finalists announced for the 2025 Ann Connor Bri...

    The finalists for the 2025 Ann Connor Brimer Award for Atlantic Canadian Children's Literature were recently announced. Administered by the Writers' Federation of Nova Scotia, the Ann Connor Brimer Award is...

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

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    Help us to continue to deliver impactful programming and services. Support authors, illustrators, storytellers, and their publishers.

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  • Digital banner features the cover of Bog Myrtle and author photo of Sid Sharp

    Illustrator's Studio: Sid Sharp

    Sid Sharp is an artist and illustrator from Toronto who makes drawings, paintings, and comics. Their interests include folklore, horror stories, mysterious and unknowable things, and finding good sticks for...

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    Illustrator's Studio: Sid Sharp

    Sid Sharp is an artist and illustrator from Toronto who makes drawings, paintings, and comics. Their interests include folklore, horror stories, mysterious and unknowable things, and finding good sticks for...

  • Digital banner for April book list features cover of picture book Dad, Is It Time to Gather Mint? (HighWater Press, 2025)

    April Book List: Earth Day Reads

    Earth Day is a chance to celebrate our beautiful home and demonstrate support for environmental protection. Our April book list features Canadian books that invite readers to explore and deepen their...

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    April Book List: Earth Day Reads

    Earth Day is a chance to celebrate our beautiful home and demonstrate support for environmental protection. Our April book list features Canadian books that invite readers to explore and deepen their...

  • Creator's Corner: Michael Stewart

    Creator's Corner: Michael Stewart

    Michael Stewart is the multi award-winning author whose books include illustrated chapter books and graphic novels, as well as young adult (Heart Sister) and middle-grade (Seeking Draven) novels. He is...

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    Creator's Corner: Michael Stewart

    Michael Stewart is the multi award-winning author whose books include illustrated chapter books and graphic novels, as well as young adult (Heart Sister) and middle-grade (Seeking Draven) novels. He is...

  • Banner featuring photo of illustrator Alina Pete and cover of graphic novel Indiginerds.

    Illustrator's Studio: Alina Pete

    Alina Pete is a nehiyaw (Cree) artist and writer from Little Pine First Nation in western Saskatchewan. They grew up urban, but spent summers wandering the Qu'Appelle valley with their...

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    Illustrator's Studio: Alina Pete

    Alina Pete is a nehiyaw (Cree) artist and writer from Little Pine First Nation in western Saskatchewan. They grew up urban, but spent summers wandering the Qu'Appelle valley with their...

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