Welcome to the CCBC’s searchable book bank!
Featuring the NEW online Best Books for Kids & Teens database and our Accessible Books Bank.
Best Books for Kids & Teens
The go-to resource for the best new Canadian books and magazines for children and teens. Whether you're stocking a bookshelf in a classroom, library or at home, every title included has been given our stamp of approval, ensuring you get only the highest quality literature. Starred selections represent titles of exceptional calibre.
Our expert committees of educators, booksellers and school and public librarians from across Canada handpick the selections. Committees look for excellence in writing and illustration and, most importantly, they select books that appeal to children and young adults.
Accessible Books Bank
Discover titles that are available as ebooks, audiobooks, large print, braille, and more. Check back often for new books and helpful links. See our Accessible Books Bank FAQ page for more information on the Accessible Books Project and this resource.
Where possible we vet titles or ensure books are produced by Benetech certified publishers (an independent third-party digital accessibility certification program). However, we cannot guarantee that every title will meet the needs of every reader. If you have feedback on the books listed, please reach out to info@bookcentre.ca
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Lark and the Diamond Caper
 Grade 1 - 3Mysteries & Detective Stories | Humorous Stories | ReadersNatasha DeenMarcus CutlerHeather Gould -
Between Sisters
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Lower the Trap
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Emily Posts
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What We Hide
 What We Hide
 Grade 9 -Social Themes | Short Stories, Collections & Anthologies | RomanceMarthe JocelynCELA Library -
Malaika’s Winter Carnival
 Grade P - 2People & Places | Social ThemesNadia L. HohnIrene LuxbacherCELA Library -
Water, Water
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Travels in Cuba
 Travels in Cuba
 Grade 2 - 5People & Places | Travel | Politics & GovernmentMarie-Louise GayMarie-Louise GayDavid Homel -
Sweep: The Story of a Girl and Her Monster
 Grade 3 - 7Fantasy & Magic | Family | Social ThemesJonathan AuxierCELA Library -
Racing Hearts
 Racing Hearts
 Grade 8 - 12Romance | Social Themes | Sports & RecreationMelinda Di LorenzoHi-Lo -
The Good-Pie Party
 The Good-Pie Party
 Grade P - 3Social Themes | Cooking & FoodLiz Garton ScanlonKady MacDonald DentonCELA Library -