Like families all across the country, the CCBC is currently in self-isolation. Just because we’re spending some time away from each other doesn’t mean that we can’t connect through stories in this difficult time. Updated daily, here is our list of resources for parents of young readers. Have anything you’d like to add? E-mail emma@bookcentre.ca
Contents
Author and Illustrator Livestreams
Comics
Videos
Podcasts
Fun Activities on Social Media
Resources and Teachers’ Guides
Learning Abut Covid-19
Printables
Ways To Buy Books
Publisher Copyright
Resources For Authors and Illustrators
Author and Illustrator Livestreams
Daily Readings fro Blue Spruce Authors
Virtual Writing Workshop for Kids and Teens with Vikki VanSickle
Tundra Virtual Storytime Schedule
Tina Athaide, author of middle-grade novel Orange for the Sunsets, is happy to schedule 10 minute author book chats with students that have read the book. Families can email her at tinaathaidebooks@gmail.com to schedule.
Holly Bodher also host 30 minute virtual bookclubs/Q&As for free and be contacted at holly@hollybodger.com. In these, she can answer questions about her book 5 to 1 or about writing in general.
Simon’s Guide to Surviving Boredom by Cale Atkinson
The Adventures of Lollipop Comics (updated daily)
FATTY LEGS Intro and Chapter 1 for Educators and Classroom Use
Kids Craft Tutorial by illustrator Ashley Barron
Dawn Baker Reads: Around Newfoundland
Markus Harwood-Jones reads from Romeo for Real and Just Julian
Authors and Illustrators for I Read Canadian Day
Found Object Doodles by Debbie Ridpath Ohi
Rukhsana Khan Homeschool Workshop
Fun Activities on Social Media
Kim Smith: Boxitect Building Challenge
Keven Sylvester: What Should I Draw?
Resources and Teachers’ Guides
NEW! The Hidden Life of Trees by Peter Wohlleben activity
You Are Never Alone Teacher’s Guide
Penguin Young Readers Group: Writing Tips for Teens
4 Canoes : Empowering & Authentic Indigenous Voices
Highwater Press Teacher’s Guides
HarperCollins: At Home Resources for Kids and Families During Coronavirus 2020
Simon & Schuster Books and Activities for Kids
5 to 1 by Holly Bodger Educator’s Guide
Tundra Resources and Activity Kits
Activities for Books by Lee Edward Fodi
Activities for Giraffe and Bird by Rebecca Bender
Teacher’s Guides for Books for Philippa Dowding
Reading Guide for Orange for the Sunsets by Tina Athaide
Activities for Dirt to Dinner by Connie Kappler
Teddy Bear of the Year by Vikki VanSickle Activity Kit
Cree Seasons Activity Book by Miriam Körner
Writing Course for Ages 6-10 by Alice Kuipers
Scholastic Canada Free Digital Resources Online
My Heart Fills With Happiness by Monique Gray Smith, illustrated by Julie Flett, Activities
Alison Hughes Teachers’ Guides
Margriet Ruurs Teachers’ Guides
Study Guide for Breaking Faith by E. Graziani
Study Guide for War in My Town by E. Graziani
Think Indigenous — Online Indigenous Education K-8
How to Explain Covid-19 to Kids with Dr. Jillian Roberts
Teaching Our World: The Coronavirus
Corona Virus Free Printable by Elise Gravel
Resources for Talking to Kids about Covid-19 with Dr. Jillian Robert’s The World Around Us Series
My Heart Fills With Happiness by Monique Gray Smith, illustrated by Julie Flett, Printables
Canadian Children’s Book Week Printables
The Pop Classics Activity Book
Canoe Kids: Empowering & Authentic Indigenous Voices
Orca Book Publishers Digital Subscriptions, with a special 3 month discount
Canadian Indie Bookstores Who Deliver
Free Shipping from Crwth Press
Shelf Life Books in Calgary has home delivery and curb-side pickup
Pages on Kensington in Calgary is offering free local delivery
Librarie Drawn & Quarterly in Montreal is offering free local delivery and Canada wide shipping
The Beguiling in Toronto is offering mail order only
Queen Books in Toronto is offering local delivery for $3
Lucky’s Comics in Vancouver is offering local deliveries and mail orders
Woozles Bookstore in Halifax is offering free local delivery
Type Books in Toronto is offering free local delivery and curb-side pickup
Book City in Toronto is offering free local delivery
The Book Shelf in Guelph is offering free local delivery
A Different Drummer Bookstore in Burlington is offering free local delivery
Lighthouse Books in Brighton Ontario is offering free local delivery
Publisher Fair Use for Online Readings
Canadian Publishers Launch “Read Aloud Canadian Books” Program for Teachers & Librarians
Groundwood Books Online Reading Guidelines
Simon & Schuster Online Book Reading Guidelines
Penguin Random House Open License Online Story Time and Classroom Read-Aloud Videos and Live Events
Kids Can Press Social Media Fair Use
Resources for Authors and Illustrators
NEW! 15 Ways Authors are Using Instagram to Overcome Physical Distancing Challenges
Children’s Book Marketing in the Time of Covid-19
Resources and Tips for Creating Virtual Events
How To Make Your Live-Stream Content Accessible
A Book Launch Plan for First-Time Authors Without an Online Presence
Coronavirus Updates: Impact on Children’s Books
How to Use Zoom for Your Virtual Book Tour
Hosting accessible online events, meetings and webinars