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.
What's New
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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...
SECONDJoin 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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Orca Book Publishers is a finalist for the 2025...
The Bologna Prize for the Best Children’s Publishers of the Year (BOP) is awarded annually to highlight excellent publishing houses from all over the world. Orca Book Publishers is among...
SECONDOrca Book Publishers is a finalist for the 2025...
The Bologna Prize for the Best Children’s Publishers of the Year (BOP) is awarded annually to highlight excellent publishing houses from all over the world. Orca Book Publishers is among...
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Polar wins 2024 Lane Anderson Award
The winners of the 2024 Lane Anderson Award were announced last Thursday (January 29) at an in-person ceremony at Toronto's North York Central Library. The evening, which marked the first time...
SECONDPolar wins 2024 Lane Anderson Award
The winners of the 2024 Lane Anderson Award were announced last Thursday (January 29) at an in-person ceremony at Toronto's North York Central Library. The evening, which marked the first time...
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The 2025 Rainbow Book List features 16 Canadian...
Sixteen Canadian titles have been selected for inclusion on the 2025 Rainbow Book List. Created by the Rainbow Book List Committee of the Rainbow Round Table of the American Library...
SECONDThe 2025 Rainbow Book List features 16 Canadian...
Sixteen Canadian titles have been selected for inclusion on the 2025 Rainbow Book List. Created by the Rainbow Book List Committee of the Rainbow Round Table of the American Library...
Get Involved
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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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Become a Member
Help us to continue to deliver impactful programming and services. Support authors, illustrators, storytellers, and their publishers.
Resource Library
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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...
SECONDCreator'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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Illustrator's Studio: Briana Corr Scott
Briana Corr Scott talks about seeking inspiration from the natural world and finding comfort in creativity.
SECONDIllustrator'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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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...
SECONDFebruary 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 Experts' Picks
Every month expert booksellers and librarians share their top picks for young readers. Check out what our experts are reading in February!
SECONDFebruary Experts' Picks
Every month expert booksellers and librarians share their top picks for young readers. Check out what our experts are reading in February!