Become a Member
We have various membership categories, each tailored to your needs as an individual or organization. CCBC members get access to a variety of resources and benefits.
As a member you:
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Demonstrate your support of reading, writing, illustrating, and publishing of Canadian books for young readers (don’t under-estimate the value in this!).
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Help us to continue to deliver impactful programming and services.
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Support authors, illustrators, storytellers, and their publishers.
AND, you are able to:
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Keep up-to-date on what’s happening in the Canadian children’s book scene through your subscription to Canadian Children’s Book News magazine (don’t worry, it's included).
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Discover what’s new and hot in our semi-annual publication Best Books for Kids & Teens (yup, also included).
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Join our Annual General Meeting each June, which always features a guest speaker from the Canadian children’s book community.
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Receive invitations to special events hosted by the CCBC.
Individual, Senior and Student Memberships
Individual, Senior and Student members enjoy a one-year subscription to our triannual magazine, Canadian Children’s Book News, and Best Books for Kids & Teens, our semi-annual selection guide to the best new Canadian children’s books, magazines, audio, and video.
Members also receive an invitation to our Annual General Meeting each June, and invitations to select special events hosted by the CCBC.
Memberships are $75 for individuals, $45 for Seniors (65+), and $45 for students.
Professional Creator Membership
This membership is for authors, illustrators, and professional storytellers. Professional Creator members enjoy a one-year subscription to Canadian Children’s Book News and Best Books for Kids & Teens.
Members also receive an invitation to our Annual General Meeting each June, and invitations to select special events hosted by the CCBC.
Professional Creator memberships can be purchased for $50.
Associate Membership
This membership is for individual schools, small and medium libraries, and single-location bookstores. Associate members enjoy a 10-copy subscription to Canadian Children’s Book News and Best Books for Kids & Teens.
Members also receive an invitation to our Annual General Meeting each June, and invitations to select special events hosted by the CCBC.
Associate Memberships can be purchased for $150.
Corporate Membership
This membership is for school boards, large libraries, multiple-location bookstores, publishers, and wholesalers. Corporate members enjoy a 15-copy subscription to Canadian Children’s Book News and Best Books for Kids & Teens. They can also claim a 20% discount on advertising in our publications.
Members also receive an invitation to our Annual General Meeting each June, and invitations to select special events hosted by the CCBC.
Corporate Memberships can be purchased for $500.
You can also help support our mission by making a donation. As a not-for-profit charity, we rely on the support of the public to continue our operations.