Apply to Tour
We are seeking talented Canadian creators for our annual Book Week tour. Here’s what we look for in a candidate:
A creator who knows how to engage an audience of children and supervising adults.
Someone with strong presentation skills, and can make educational material entertaining.
Someone with a proposed workshop or presentation that offers an experience that teachers and librarians can’t produce themselves.
Promote your work and find a new audience.
Authors and illustrators who tour for Book Week get the opportunity to visit school and libraries locally, regionally, nationally, as well as virtually. It’s a great chance to network with with educators who might ask you back in the future, and showcase your work to more young readers.
Eligibility Requirements
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Applicants must be Canadian citizens, a permanent residents or First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples of Turtle Island
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Applicants should ideally have at least two books published in Canada or internationally.
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Applicants who have published a book in the year prior to the tour are given priority consideration.
Expectations and Responsibilities
Touring creators are expected to be punctual, professional, and passionate about their involvement in Book Week. They are encouraged to use their platforms to promote the event to the best of their ability.
Selection Process and Timeline
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We typically post our call for creator applications in September, with a deadline of mid-October. We aim to notify all applicants of our decision in November.
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A committee made up of CCBC personnel and children’s educators review the applicants and collectively select the tour roster.
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We choose our tour rosters to ensure representation of people of colour, Indigenous peoples, the 2SLGBTQ2IA+ community, and people with disabilities. We also consider geographic representation when making our decisions.