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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Jammie Day!
 Jammie Day!
 Grade P - 3Humorous Stories | Family | Social Themes | Imagination & PlayCarrie SnyderBrooke KerriganCELA Library -
Just One Goal!
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The Kodiaks
 The Kodiaks
 Grade 4 - 6People & Places | Sports & Recreation | Social ThemesDavid A. Robertson -
Night of the Living Zed
 Night of the Living Zed
 Grade 3 - 7LGBTQ+ | Social Themes | Action & AdventureBasil SylvesterKevin Sylvester -
And Then the Sky Exploded
 Age Range 12 - 15Family | Social Themes | HistoricalDavid A. PoulsenCELA Library -
Call Me Al
 Call Me Al
 Grade 4 - 8Social Themes | Family | Poetry (see also Stories in Verse)Wali ShahEric WaltersWali ShahEric Walters -
Jason's Why
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Flash Flood
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Sidewalk Flowers
 Sidewalk Flowers
 Grade P - 2Science & Nature | Imagination & Play | FamilyJonArno LawsonSydney SmithWordlessIBBY Collection -
Exit, Pursued by a Bear
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What If Bunny's NOT a Bully?
 Grade P - 2Social ThemesLana ButtonChristine BattuzCELA Library -
Lucky Break