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:
Schools
Public libraries
Community groups
Literacy Networks
Family centres
Homeschooling associations
Other organizations involved with Canadian youth books and literacy.
NOTE: Book Week 2024 will take place in a hybrid format with creators touring virtually, in person or a combination of both.
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Eligibility
All Canadian schools, libraries, bookstores, community centres, and community organizations are eligible to apply to host a Book Week visit.
Important Dates
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We announce our tour roster in November each year.
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The host application process opens in December/January.
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The application deadline typically falls in mid-January to early-February, 3-4 months before the start of Book Week.
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Apply
Applications to host an author, illustrator or storyteller during Book Week 2024 are now open. The application deadline is February 9, 2024.
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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
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If you have questions relating to the Book Week, you can visit our Contact page or email us at info@bookcentre.ca