Our expert committees of educators, booksellers and librarians handpick all materials featured in the guide. They make their selections based on excellence in writing, illustration or performance, as well as what's appealing to children and young adults.
This long-running publication empowers teachers, librarians, parents and caregivers to make the most of their budgets when purchasing new books.
What’s Inside
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The best Canadian books, handpicked by an expert panel.
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Book summaries to help you make informed purchasing decisions.
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Thematic links to help you choose a book by subject.
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Book information (author and illustrator, ISBN, price) to help with ordering/purchasing.
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Books by reading level to help you pick a book that’s appropriately challenging.
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Books by interest level to guide you to the right book.
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Our Sponsors
Thank you to our sponsors for supporting the Canadian children's book community. Your contributions have helped us get Canadian stories into the hands of thousands of Canadian children.
For editorial inquiries, contact:
Meghan Howe, Director of Operations
T: 416 975-0010 ext.3
meghan@bookcentre.ca