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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  • A digital graphic features photo of author/editor David A. Robertson, a Cree man with dark shoulder length hair and a beard. Next to David is the new Swift Water logo.

    Tundra Book Group announces Indigenous-focused ...

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Toronto (February 18, 2025)—Today, Penguin Random House Canada is excited to announce a new imprint at Tundra Book Group, one of North America’s leading children’s publishers. Swift...

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    Tundra Book Group announces Indigenous-focused ...

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Toronto (February 18, 2025)—Today, Penguin Random House Canada is excited to announce a new imprint at Tundra Book Group, one of North America’s leading children’s publishers. Swift...

  • Digital graphic. Text reads "Congratulations Elizabeth Mrazik-Cleaver Canadian Picture Book Award." Features the book covers of the ten finalists.

    Announcing the 10 finalists for the 2024 Elizab...

    En françaisFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: (February 17, 2025)—Every year, IBBY Canada presents the Elizabeth Mrazik-Cleaver Canadian Picture Book Award to a Canadian illustrator in recognition of outstanding artistic talent in a...

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    Announcing the 10 finalists for the 2024 Elizab...

    En françaisFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: (February 17, 2025)—Every year, IBBY Canada presents the Elizabeth Mrazik-Cleaver Canadian Picture Book Award to a Canadian illustrator in recognition of outstanding artistic talent in a...

  • The Canadian Children’s Book Centre announces changes to our magazines

    The Canadian Children’s Book Centre announces c...

    Did you know that Best Books for Kids & Teens and Canadian Children's Book News are the only publications in Canada that are solely dedicated to reviewing, recommending, and promoting...

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    The Canadian Children’s Book Centre announces c...

    Did you know that Best Books for Kids & Teens and Canadian Children's Book News are the only publications in Canada that are solely dedicated to reviewing, recommending, and promoting...

  • Digital graphic promoting the Book Head Book Club features the march book selection: Age 16 by Rosena Fung (Annick Press)

    Join the Book Head Book Club

    Join the Canadian Children's Book Centre for the first gathering of the Book Head Book Club, our new online book club that will delve into today's best Canadian books for...

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    Join the Book Head Book Club

    Join the Canadian Children's Book Centre for the first gathering of the Book Head Book Club, our new online book club that will delve into today's best Canadian books for...

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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 photo of author Victoria Koops and cover of YA novel Who We Are In Real Life.

    Creator's Corner: Victoria Koops

    On the one year anniversary of the release of her debut YA novel Who We Are In Real Life, we caught up with author Victoria Koops to ask her about...

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    Creator's Corner: Victoria Koops

    On the one year anniversary of the release of her debut YA novel Who We Are In Real Life, we caught up with author Victoria Koops to ask her about...

  • Digital banner features photo of illustrator Briana Corr Scott and cover of picture book I Lost A Day

    Illustrator's Studio: Briana Corr Scott

    Briana Corr Scott talks about seeking inspiration from the natural world and finding comfort in creativity.

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    Illustrator's Studio: Briana Corr Scott

    Briana Corr Scott talks about seeking inspiration from the natural world and finding comfort in creativity.

  • Banner for the February Book List with a Love & Romance theme features an illustration of two teen boys hugging in a book store from the cover of Paul Coccia's YA romcom Recommended Reading (Zando Young Readers)

    February Book List: Love & Romance

    What is love? Reading can help young people learn to recognize different forms of love including self-love, love between friends and family, and romantic love. Our February book list celebrates...

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    February Book List: Love & Romance

    What is love? Reading can help young people learn to recognize different forms of love including self-love, love between friends and family, and romantic love. Our February book list celebrates...

  • Digital graphic features covers of The Eidi Bag and Time Keeper on a snowy background.

    February Experts' Picks

    Every month expert booksellers and librarians share their top picks for young readers. Check out what our experts are reading in February!

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    February Experts' Picks

    Every month expert booksellers and librarians share their top picks for young readers. Check out what our experts are reading in February!

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