All are invited to attend the 2020 CCBC Book Awards virtual ceremony, broadcasted live from the Harbourfront Centre in Toronto on Friday, October 30 from 6-7:30 EST with a virtual bar held afterwards. Partnering with the Toronto International Festival of Authors, the winners of the English-language awards will be announced at the most-anticipated event in the world of Canadian books for young people. This year’s award ceremony will be hosted by Tony Kim, co-host of CBC Kids Studio K. The event will celebrate the winners and finalists of:

• TD Canadian Children’s Literature Award ($50,000)
• Marilyn Baillie Picture Book Award ($20,000)
• Norma Fleck Award for Canadian Children’s Non-Fiction ($10,000)
• Geoffrey Bilson Award for Historical Fiction for Young People ($5,000)
• John Spray Mystery Award ($5,000)
• Amy Mathers Teen Book Award ($5,000)

A post-awards chat will be hosted on Zoom by the CCBC following the ceremony. Visit the virtual bar to socialize and discuss the winners of the CCBC Book Awards. Have a drink from the comfort of your own home and save the cost of a taxi!

The French-language awards will be announced on November 13 virtually as a part of Salon du Livre de Montreal. View the shortlists for all awards here.

Register to attend today!