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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Black Chuck
 Black Chuck
 Grade 8 - 12Thrillers & Suspense | Social Themes | Magical RealismRegan McDonellCELA Library -
In Lucia's Neighborhood
 In Lucia's Neighborhood
 Grade P - 2People & Places | GeneralPat ShewchukMarek ColekCELA Library -
The Strange Gift of Gwendolyn Golden
 Age Range 9 - 12Fantasy & Magic | Social ThemesPhilippa DowdingCELA Library -
Since You've Been Gone
 Since You've Been Gone
 Age Range 12 - 15Social Themes | Girls & WomenMary Jennifer PayneCELA Library -
Me and Mr Bell
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Good for Nothing
 Good for Nothing
 Grade 8 - 12People & Places | Social Themes | Action & AdventureMichel NoelShelley TanakaCCBC Book Awards -
Ocean Meets Sky
 Ocean Meets Sky
 Grade P - 3Science & Nature | Family | Imagination & PlayTerry FanEric FanTerry FanEric FanCELA Library -
Small Medium at Large
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Once, in a Town Called Moth
 Grade 7 -Social Themes | Family | ReligiousTrilby KentCELA Library -
Queenie Jean Is in Trouble Again
 Age Range 9 - 12Neurodiversity | Social ThemesChristine ReadTop Grade Books -
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Oonga Boonga
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The Traitor's Blade
 The Traitor's Blade
 Grade 5 - 9Mysteries & Detective Stories | Action & Adventure | HistoricalKevin SandsCELA Library