The Canadian Children's Book Centre (CCBC) is a national, not-for-profit organization dedicated to encouraging, promoting and supporting the reading, writing, illustrating and publishing of Canadian books for young readers.

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The Canadian Children’s Book Centre’s mission is...

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Alcuin Design Award Winners Announced

On Saturday, March 18, 2023, the Alcuin...

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Kids’ Books to Celebrate the First Day of Spring!

Happy first day of spring! It’s getting warmer, which means kids are ready to jump over (or into) muddy puddles, spot rainbows, and play more outdoors. With beautiful artwork and...

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Call for Submissions: Best Books for Kids & Teens, Fall 2023

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: March 31, 2023

The Canadian Children’s Book Centre (CCBC) is now accepting submissions for the fall 2023 edition of Best Books for Kids & Teens (BBKT), the CCBC’s semi-annual...

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Eleanor Koldofsky (1920–2023)

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of beloved Canadian children’s book author Eleanor Koldofsky on February 14, 2023, the 30th Valentine’s Day spent with her beloved...

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Owlkids Books, Orca Book Publishers and La courte échelle nominated for the 2023 Bologna Prize for the Best Children’s Publishers of the Year

Three Canadian publishers—Owlkids Books, Orca Book Publishers and La courte échelle—have been nominated for the 2023 Bologna Prize for the Best Children’s Publishers of the Year. Six prizes are awarded annually,...

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