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 "From Sea to Sea to Sea: Celebrating Indigenous Picture Books, Fourth Edition. Plus, Celebrating Young Indigenous Voices: From Sea to Sea to Sea Writing Contest for Indigenous Youth."

    IBBY Canada launches the fourth edition of From...

    In recognition of National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21, our friends at IBBY Canada have released the fourth edition of From Sea to Sea to Sea: Celebrating Edition Picture Books. ...

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    IBBY Canada launches the fourth edition of From...

    In recognition of National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21, our friends at IBBY Canada have released the fourth edition of From Sea to Sea to Sea: Celebrating Edition Picture Books. ...

  • Digital graphic. Text reads "Congratulations! 2024 SWCC Book Awards. Youth Category." Featured are the cover images of the shortlist.

    Shortlists announced for the 2024 SWCC Book Awards

    The Science Writers and Communicators of Canada (SWCC) recently announced the shortlists of the 2024 SWCC Book Awards. Presented annually, the awards celebrate great science books for readers of all ages....

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    Shortlists announced for the 2024 SWCC Book Awards

    The Science Writers and Communicators of Canada (SWCC) recently announced the shortlists of the 2024 SWCC Book Awards. Presented annually, the awards celebrate great science books for readers of all ages....

  • Digital graphic. Text reads: Attention middle-grade writers! Open call for new middle-grade non-fiction series—Echoes from Our Past." Featured are the logos for Great Plains Press and Yellow Dog.

    Echoes from Our Past: Yellow Dog is seeking non...

    Attention middle-grade writers! Great Plains Press’s Yellow Dog imprint seeks non-fiction book submissions for a new middle-grade series that feature individuals who have contributed to the history of Canada’s prairie...

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    Echoes from Our Past: Yellow Dog is seeking non...

    Attention middle-grade writers! Great Plains Press’s Yellow Dog imprint seeks non-fiction book submissions for a new middle-grade series that feature individuals who have contributed to the history of Canada’s prairie...

  • Digital graphic. Text reads "TD Summer Reading Club. Call for Applications: Artist Position. Application deadline: July 1, 2025."

    CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: TD Summer Reading Club P...

    Français Toronto Public Library is accepting applications from children’s illustrators for the 2026 TD Summer Reading Club Artist position. The application deadline is July 1, 2025 at 9 am. Location: Off-siteDuration: August...

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    CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: TD Summer Reading Club P...

    Français Toronto Public Library is accepting applications from children’s illustrators for the 2026 TD Summer Reading Club Artist position. The application deadline is July 1, 2025 at 9 am. Location: Off-siteDuration: August...

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

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  • Illustrator's Studio: Nadia Alam

    Illustrator's Studio: Nadia Alam

    Nadia Alam is an illustrator, and first generation Bangladeshi-Canadian. She is an avid daydreamer and meanderer who draws to capture the world as she sees it. Her work focuses on...

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    Illustrator's Studio: Nadia Alam

    Nadia Alam is an illustrator, and first generation Bangladeshi-Canadian. She is an avid daydreamer and meanderer who draws to capture the world as she sees it. Her work focuses on...

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    Disability Pride Month Book List

    Reading can change the way we think about disability. Disability experiences are diverse, and not all disabilities are visible so it’s important to find books with genuine representation of all types of...

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    Disability Pride Month Book List

    Reading can change the way we think about disability. Disability experiences are diverse, and not all disabilities are visible so it’s important to find books with genuine representation of all types of...

  • Book List to Support Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)

    Book List to Support Social-Emotional Learning ...

    SEL encompasses the processes that children go through as they develop self-awareness, emotional regulation, and interpersonal skills and it is vital for building understanding of others and feeling empathy. Topics...

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    Book List to Support Social-Emotional Learning ...

    SEL encompasses the processes that children go through as they develop self-awareness, emotional regulation, and interpersonal skills and it is vital for building understanding of others and feeling empathy. Topics...

  • Digital banner featuring cover of I Hope You're Listening (Albert & Whitman Company, 2021)

    Queer YA Horror + Thriller Book List

    Queer horror and thrillers are growing in popularity among young adult readers. Like their readers, these genres are interested in pushing boundaries and going against convention. Challenging and empowering, the...

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    Queer YA Horror + Thriller Book List

    Queer horror and thrillers are growing in popularity among young adult readers. Like their readers, these genres are interested in pushing boundaries and going against convention. Challenging and empowering, the...

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