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.

Read Our Story

What's New

View all
  • 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. ...

    SECOND

    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....

    SECOND

    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...

    SECOND

    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...

    SECOND

    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...

1 4
View all

Get Involved

  • Canadian Children’s Book Week

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

    Learn more 

  • CCBC Book Awards

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

    Learn more 

  • Become a Member

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

    Learn more 

Resource Library

View all
  • Digital graphic featuring book covers

    June Experts' Picks

    Every month expert booksellers and librarians share their top picks for young readers. Check out what our experts are reading in June!   Bright Lights and Summer Nights Written by...

    SECOND

    June Experts' Picks

    Every month expert booksellers and librarians share their top picks for young readers. Check out what our experts are reading in June!   Bright Lights and Summer Nights Written by...

  • Digital graphic features author photo of Tanya Boteju and cover of YA novel Messy Perfect.

    Creator's Corner: Tanya Boteju

    Tanya Boteju is an English teacher and writer living on stolen territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations (Vancouver, Canada). Her YA novels, like Kings, Queens, and In-Betweens...

    SECOND

    Creator's Corner: Tanya Boteju

    Tanya Boteju is an English teacher and writer living on stolen territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations (Vancouver, Canada). Her YA novels, like Kings, Queens, and In-Betweens...

  • June Book List banner features illustration from cover of Pride Puppy! (Orca Book Publishers, 2021

    June Book List: Read with Pride

    It's Pride season in Canada! We invite you to make reading a part of your Pride season celebrations. This list features books for all ages featuring 2SLGBTQIA+ characters and themes....

    SECOND

    June Book List: Read with Pride

    It's Pride season in Canada! We invite you to make reading a part of your Pride season celebrations. This list features books for all ages featuring 2SLGBTQIA+ characters and themes....

  • Digital graphic featuring cover of Maskwa's Tipi Tales.

    Illustrator's Studio: Azby Whitecalf

    Azby Whitecalf is a Plains Cree character designer and illustrator based out of North Battleford, Saskatchewan Treaty 6 Territory. They have a Bachelor Degree in Visual Communication (Character Design) from the...

    SECOND

    Illustrator's Studio: Azby Whitecalf

    Azby Whitecalf is a Plains Cree character designer and illustrator based out of North Battleford, Saskatchewan Treaty 6 Territory. They have a Bachelor Degree in Visual Communication (Character Design) from the...

1 4
View all