A love of reading starts with access to great books.

The Canadian Children’s Book Centre (CCBC) is a not-for-profit that helps Canadian parents, librarians, educators, and caretakers foster a lifelong love of reading in children and teens. We’ve been bringing quality Canadian books to young readers for over 45 years through our wealth of programs and resources—from book giveaways to helpful book reviews and beyond. We also support the creators and publishers who bring these books to life, ensuring a healthy ecosystem of literature for Canadian youth.

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  • Digital graphic. Text reads "Alberta Literary Awards. R. Ross Annett Award for Children's Literature." Featured are the book covrers of the three finalists.

    Finalists announced for the 2025 Alberta Litera...

    On April 1st, the Writers’ Guild of Alberta (WGA) announced the finalists for the 2025 Alberta Literary Awards. Each year, the Alberta Literary Awards celebrate the highest standards of literary excellence...

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    Finalists announced for the 2025 Alberta Litera...

    On April 1st, the Writers’ Guild of Alberta (WGA) announced the finalists for the 2025 Alberta Literary Awards. Each year, the Alberta Literary Awards celebrate the highest standards of literary excellence...

  • Digital graphic. Text reads "Ann Connor Brimer Award for Atlantic Canadian Children's Literature." Featured are the book covers of the five finalists.

    Finalists announced for the 2025 Ann Connor Bri...

    The finalists for the 2025 Ann Connor Brimer Award for Atlantic Canadian Children's Literature were recently announced. Administered by the Writers' Federation of Nova Scotia, the Ann Connor Brimer Award is...

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    Finalists announced for the 2025 Ann Connor Bri...

    The finalists for the 2025 Ann Connor Brimer Award for Atlantic Canadian Children's Literature were recently announced. Administered by the Writers' Federation of Nova Scotia, the Ann Connor Brimer Award is...

  • Digital graphic. Colourful leaves border the top and bottom edges. The text reads "Congratulations! New Brunswick Book Awards." Fetaured are the three cover images of the finalists.

    Shortlists announced for the New Brunswick Book...

    The Writers' Federation of New Brunswick (WFNB) announced the shortlisted titles for the 10th annual New Brunswick Book Awards on March 21. The winners will be revealed at an awards ceremony...

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    Shortlists announced for the New Brunswick Book...

    The Writers' Federation of New Brunswick (WFNB) announced the shortlisted titles for the 10th annual New Brunswick Book Awards on March 21. The winners will be revealed at an awards ceremony...

  • Digital graphic. Text reads "Congratulations! IODE Jean Throop Book Award." Featured are the cover images of the five finalists.

    Shortlist announced for the 2025 IODE Jean Thro...

    Recently, the shortlist for the 2025 IODE Jean Throop Book Award was announced. Established in 1974 by IODE's Past Provincial and National President Jean Throop to encourage excellence in Canadian children’s...

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    Shortlist announced for the 2025 IODE Jean Thro...

    Recently, the shortlist for the 2025 IODE Jean Throop Book Award was announced. Established in 1974 by IODE's Past Provincial and National President Jean Throop to encourage excellence in Canadian children’s...

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  • Creator's Corner: Michael Stewart

    Creator's Corner: Michael Stewart

    Michael Stewart is the multi award-winning author of dozens of books from illustrated chapter books and graphic novels with Rubicon Publishing (Savvas); to young adult, including Heart Sister, out through Orca...

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    Creator's Corner: Michael Stewart

    Michael Stewart is the multi award-winning author of dozens of books from illustrated chapter books and graphic novels with Rubicon Publishing (Savvas); to young adult, including Heart Sister, out through Orca...

  • Banner featuring photo of illustrator Alina Pete and cover of graphic novel Indiginerds.

    Illustrator's Studio: Alina Pete

    Alina Pete is a nehiyaw (Cree) artist and writer from Little Pine First Nation in western Saskatchewan. They grew up urban, but spent summers wandering the Qu'Appelle valley with their...

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    Illustrator's Studio: Alina Pete

    Alina Pete is a nehiyaw (Cree) artist and writer from Little Pine First Nation in western Saskatchewan. They grew up urban, but spent summers wandering the Qu'Appelle valley with their...

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    March Book List: Great Graphic Novels

    Our March book list features graphic novels that’ll make you fall in love with reading.

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    March Book List: Great Graphic Novels

    Our March book list features graphic novels that’ll make you fall in love with reading.

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    March Experts' Picks

    Every month expert booksellers and librarians share their top picks for young readers. Check out what our experts are reading in March!

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    March Experts' Picks

    Every month expert booksellers and librarians share their top picks for young readers. Check out what our experts are reading in March!

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