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 "Lamdba Literary Awards. Finalist, LGBTQ+ Middle Grade. Noah Frye Gets Crushed by Maggie Horne. HarperCollins Publishers." Featured is the cover image of Noah Frye Gets Crushed.

    Maggie Horne's Noah Frye Gets Crushed named fin...

    The finalists for the 37th annual Lambda Literary Awards (often referred to as the Lammys) were announced on July 30, 2025. The awards—created in 1989 to celebrate outstanding LGBTQ+ voices...

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    Maggie Horne's Noah Frye Gets Crushed named fin...

    The finalists for the 37th annual Lambda Literary Awards (often referred to as the Lammys) were announced on July 30, 2025. The awards—created in 1989 to celebrate outstanding LGBTQ+ voices...

  • Digital graphic. Text reads "Statement from the CCBC on Alberta Book Bans."

    The Canadian Children’s Book Centre calls on th...

    For 49 years, the Canadian Children’s Book Centre has promoted the reading, purchasing, and borrowing of Canadian books for kids and teens. We celebrate diverse stories and believe in the...

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    The Canadian Children’s Book Centre calls on th...

    For 49 years, the Canadian Children’s Book Centre has promoted the reading, purchasing, and borrowing of Canadian books for kids and teens. We celebrate diverse stories and believe in the...

  • 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 Indigenous Picture Books. ...

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    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 Indigenous 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....

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    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....

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  • Canadian Children’s Book Week

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

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

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

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  • Summer Experts' Picks

    Summer Experts' Picks

    Expert booksellers and librarians share their top picks for young readers. Check out what our experts are reading this summer!   Barnacle Bay  (Little Habitats, Book 1)  written and illustrated...

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    Summer Experts' Picks

    Expert booksellers and librarians share their top picks for young readers. Check out what our experts are reading this summer!   Barnacle Bay  (Little Habitats, Book 1)  written and illustrated...

  • Honest and Thought-Provoking: YA Books About Real Love & Sexuality

    Honest and Thought-Provoking: YA Books About Re...

    Note: The following is an excerpt from “Not Another Teen Love Story Stories about Love and Sex in the #MeToo Era” by Rachel Seigel originally published in the Summer 2022...

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    Honest and Thought-Provoking: YA Books About Re...

    Note: The following is an excerpt from “Not Another Teen Love Story Stories about Love and Sex in the #MeToo Era” by Rachel Seigel originally published in the Summer 2022...

  • Illustrator's Studio: Nadia Alam

    Illustrator's Studio: Nadia Alam

    Nadia Alam is an illustrator, and first generation Bangladeshi-Canadian. She is an avid daydreamer and meanderer who draws to capture the world as she sees it. Her work focuses on...

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    Illustrator's Studio: Nadia Alam

    Nadia Alam is an illustrator, and first generation Bangladeshi-Canadian. She is an avid daydreamer and meanderer who draws to capture the world as she sees it. Her work focuses on...

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    Disability Pride Month Book List

    Reading can change the way we think about disability. Disability experiences are diverse, and not all disabilities are visible so it’s important to find books with genuine representation of all types of...

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    Disability Pride Month Book List

    Reading can change the way we think about disability. Disability experiences are diverse, and not all disabilities are visible so it’s important to find books with genuine representation of all types of...

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