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 "Crime Writers of Canada Award. Best Juvenile/YA Crime Book." Graphic features the awards seal, as well as the cover images of the five finalists.

    Shortlists announced for the 2025 Crime Writers...

    Crime Writers of Canada (CWC) announced the shortlists for the 2025 Crime Writers of Canada Awards of Excellence in Canadian Crime Writing on April 25th at the Book Warehouse in Vancouver....

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    Shortlists announced for the 2025 Crime Writers...

    Crime Writers of Canada (CWC) announced the shortlists for the 2025 Crime Writers of Canada Awards of Excellence in Canadian Crime Writing on April 25th at the Book Warehouse in Vancouver....

  • Digital graphic. Text reads "Congratulations! Elizabeth Mrazik-Cleaver Canadian Picture Book Award." Features the book covers of the winner and two honour books.

    Isabella Fassler wins 2024 Elizabeth Mrazik-Cle...

    En français FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: (April 26, 2025)—IBBY Canada is pleased to announce that Isabella Fassler has won the 2024 Elizabeth Mrazik-Cleaver Canadian Picture Book Award for Garbage Gulls, written...

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    Isabella Fassler wins 2024 Elizabeth Mrazik-Cle...

    En français FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: (April 26, 2025)—IBBY Canada is pleased to announce that Isabella Fassler has won the 2024 Elizabeth Mrazik-Cleaver Canadian Picture Book Award for Garbage Gulls, written...

  • Digital graphic. Text reads "Congratulations! Claude Aubry Award." Graphic features photos of recipients Maria Martella and France Desmarais.

    IBBY Canada presents the 2024 Claude Aubry Awar...

    En français FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: (April 26, 2025)—IBBY Canada is delighted to announce the recipients of the 2024 Claude Aubry Award for distinguished service in children’s literature: Maria Martella (English)...

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    IBBY Canada presents the 2024 Claude Aubry Awar...

    En français FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: (April 26, 2025)—IBBY Canada is delighted to announce the recipients of the 2024 Claude Aubry Award for distinguished service in children’s literature: Maria Martella (English)...

  • Digital graphic. Text reads "BC and Yukon Book Prizes. Christie Harris Illustrated Children's Literature Prize. Sheila A. Egoff Children's Literature Prize. Cover images of the finalists are featured.

    Shortlists announced for the 2025 BC and Yukon ...

    The West Coast Book Prize Society has announced the finalists for the 40th Annual BC and Yukon Book Prizes. The winners will be announced at the BC and Yukon Book Prizes...

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    Shortlists announced for the 2025 BC and Yukon ...

    The West Coast Book Prize Society has announced the finalists for the 40th Annual BC and Yukon Book Prizes. The winners will be announced at the BC and Yukon Book Prizes...

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  • Canadian Children’s Book Week

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

  • CCBC Book Awards

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

  • Become a Member

    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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