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May 2026 Newsletter

From April 26th to May 2nd we celebrated Canadian Children’s Book Week 2026. This year, 27 Canadian creators gave 178 presentations. Over 10,000 Canadian kids and teens had the chance to participate! None of this could have happened without generous support from sponsors, funders, and donors—thank you!

The 2026 Book Week theme was “This Is Our Home, These Are Our Stories." As the Book Centre celebrates its 50th anniversary, we’ve been looking back with enormous pride at the amazing stories to come out of Canada. We recently shared our list of 50 Must Read Canadian Picture Books. And now we’re launching a new fundraising campaign, inviting Canadians to donate and nominate their favourite Canadian kids’ books.Book Week 20265 Thank You Banner

Updates from the CCBC

AGM invite

You're Invited to the CCBC's 2026 Virtual Annual General Meeting (AGM). The AGM will take place on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 from 1-2:30 pm EDT. Register and join us for a year in review, learn about our current programming for 2026 and meet our incoming board members. Members* in good standing and the public are welcome to attend.

*Members are reminded that they may appoint a proxy to attend the Annual General Meeting on their behalf. Any such appointment must be evidenced by a document in writing, signed by the member and received by the CCBC no later than June 8. Click here to download a proxy form.

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Help us build a list of Canada’s Favourite Kids’ Books! Donate to nominate your favourites and help build an essential reading list of books for kids and teens. Visit the campaign and make a donation. Then, nominate up to four favourite Canadian kids’ books (for ages 0-18). Share your 4 favourites on social media and encourage others to vote!


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In celebration of our 50th anniversary, enjoy this stellar collection of reimagined CCBC logos from incredible Canadian children's book illustrators! Each one as unique and varied as the talents of Canadian children's book creators.
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What's new at kidsbooknews.ca?

  • Cheers to 50 Years! Jeffrey Canton shares a personal look at how the CCBC has influenced both his career and his sense of identity within the children’s book community.
  • From Macdonald Hall to Hypergifted: Writer Jessica Rose profiles Gordon Korman's nearly 50 years long career 
  • Creator's Corner: YA author Alex Ritany puts a twist on time loops
  • Asian Heritage Month Book List: 19 new Canadian books 
    featuring stories from diverse Asian cultures and perspectives
  • Keep Your Eye On: Shannon Bramer's evocative poetry is captivating young readers
  • Bookmark! Discover the latest releases in Canadian children’s literature.
  • We Recommend:  Reviews of eleven new Canadian books by Wesley King, Beatrice Blue, Danny Neville, Heather Camlot and more!

 

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