Programs
The Canadian Children’s Book Centre reaches well over half a million people each year through our programs and publications. Please check out our programs and publications and see how we can help you bring Canadian books and young readers together. Pour ces informations en français, cliquez ici.
» Canadian Children’s Book Week
Canadian Children’s Book Week is the largest celebration of Canadian books for young people in Canada. Each May, authors, illustrators and storytellers visit communities throughout the country to share the delights of Canadian children’s books. Book Week reaches over 25,000 children and teens in schools and libraries across Canada every year. Sign up your school or library today!
» TD Grade One Book Giveaway Program
The TD Grade One Book Giveaway Program provides every Grade One student across Canada with the gift of a free book, in either English or French. Over 550,000 free books are distributed annually.
» CCBC Awards
The Canadian Children’s Book Centre is proud to recognize the great achievements of Canadian authors and illustrators through our book awards:
Amy Mathers Teen Book Award
Geoffrey Bilson Award for Historical Fiction for Young People
Marilyn Baillie Picture Book Award
Norma Fleck Award for Canadian Children’s Non-Fiction
TD Canadian Children’s Literature Award
Prix TD de littérature canadienne pour l’enfance et la jeunesse
Jean Little First-Novel Award
David Booth Children’s and Youth Poetry Award
Arlene Barlin Award for Science Fiction and Fantasy