Apply to Host a Creator
If you’ve got a young audience who wants to hear from the creators of great books for kids and teens, you could be the perfect host for a Book Week event. Hosts get the chance to have an in-depth discussion with one of Canada’s talented authors, illustrators, or storytellers.
Here’s who can apply to host a Canadian creator for our upcoming Book Week tour:
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Schools
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Public libraries
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Community groups
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Literacy Networks
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Family centres
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Homeschooling associations
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Other organizations involved with Canadian youth books and literacy.
NOTE: Book Week 2025 will take place in a hybrid format with creators touring virtually, in person or a combination of both.
Eligibility
All Canadian schools, libraries, bookstores, community centres, and community organizations are eligible to apply to host a Book Week visit.
Important Dates
We announce our tour roster in November each year.
The host application process opens in December/January.
The application deadline typically falls in mid-January to early-February, 3-4 months before the start of Book Week.
Be sure to check our website, follow us on social media, or subscribe to our newsletter for important updates.
Apply
Applications to host an author, illustrator or storyteller during Book Week 2024 are now open. The application deadline is February 9, 2024.
Alberta
British Columbia (Interior)
British Columbia (Lower Mainland)
British Columbia (Northern BC)
British Columbia (Vancouver Island)
Manitoba
New Brunswick
Newfoundland & Labrador
Nova Scotia
Ontario
Prince Edward Island
Quebec
Saskatchewan
Yukon
If you have questions relating to the Book Week, you can visit our Contact page or email us at info@bookcentre.ca