CCBC Book Awards

An award win can help kickstart a creator’s career, and strengthen a publisher’s brand in the industry. Perhaps most importantly, it raises awareness of the winning and nominated books across Canada, helping them find their way to a greater audience of young readers. Creators can have their work submitted for consideration through their publisher.

We administer eight awards, all of which celebrate excellence in Canadian children’s books.

2025 CCBC Book Awards are now open for submissions.

Please read about award criteria, eligibility, and guidelines on each award's page.

Submission deadline: January 31, 2025.