Earlier this month, CCBC Executive Director Stephanie Wells penned a letter to Premiere Tim Houston urging the reversal of his decision to cut $700,000 funds that support local publishers in Nova Scotia. The letter warns “eliminating this support will have a devastating impact locally and to all of Canada” and asserts “our country is richer with Nova Scotian stories”.
As of this time, arts funding in Nova Scotia has not been reinstated. We express solidarity with publishers, book creators, and the arts community in Nova Scotia. We love and appreciate the stories you tell.
With the merit of Canadian stories on our minds, we are proud to present the 2026 Book Week poster (see below) and theme: This Is Our Home, These Are Our Stories/Nos histories chez nous. We hope this year’s poster and theme spark conversations about the value and diversity of Canadian stories. We owe a special thank you to author-illustrator Mangeshig Pawis-Steckley for his stunning illustration that shows how the lands we live on inspire the stories we tell.
Updates from the CCBC
We invite you to share the 2026 Canadian Children's Book Week poster in libraries, classrooms, and on social media. Download PDF version for print (8.5x11). Download PDF version for print (11x17). Save JPEG version for sharing online.
Thank you for your generous support! Funds raised from this year's CCBC Silent Auction will go directly to supporting Canadian Children's Book Week.
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