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, 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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Resource Library
9/22/2023
Running, Racing & Biking Booklist
9/22/2023
Picture Book Gallery Profile: Jeni Chen
9/22/2023
Creator Interview: Briana Corr Scott
6/26/2023
Indigenous History Booklist
Our suggested booklist to highlight the voices of our Indigenous communities
6/22/2023
Pride Month Booklist
Our suggested booklist to highlight the voices of the 2SLQBTQ+ community
Canadian books help children explore the cultures and identities that surround them at school, in their communities and in their own homes.
We work with a diverse group of creators to ensure every student sees themselves represented in the books they read.
We’ve been writing our story since 1976:
12M+
We’ve given out 12 million books to first grade students.
28,000
Canadian Children's Book Week reaches 28,000 youth annually.
8,000+
Canadian Children's Book News has featured over 8,000 book reviews.
$175,000+
We provide $175,000+ to Canadian creators each year across nine unique awards.
Your support helps us distribute books directly to children, assist creators and host events across Canada.
Here’s how you can get involved:
