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.
What's New
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Longlist for the 2025 edition of CBC Kids Reads...
The longlist for the 2025 edition of CBC Kids Reads—featuring 15 Canadian picture books—was recently announced. This year's program will celebrate five of Canada's best picture books, with each title...
SECONDLonglist for the 2025 edition of CBC Kids Reads...
The longlist for the 2025 edition of CBC Kids Reads—featuring 15 Canadian picture books—was recently announced. This year's program will celebrate five of Canada's best picture books, with each title...
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Anne of the Library-on-the-Hill longlisted for ...
Earlier this summer, the longlist for the Toronto Book Awards was announced. Established in 1974 by Toronto City Council, the Toronto Book Awards honour authors whose works deepen our understanding of...
SECONDAnne of the Library-on-the-Hill longlisted for ...
Earlier this summer, the longlist for the Toronto Book Awards was announced. Established in 1974 by Toronto City Council, the Toronto Book Awards honour authors whose works deepen our understanding of...
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Maggie Horne's Noah Frye Gets Crushed named fin...
The finalists for the 37th annual Lambda Literary Awards (often referred to as the Lammys) were announced on July 30, 2025. The awards—created in 1989 to celebrate outstanding LGBTQ+ voices...
SECONDMaggie Horne's Noah Frye Gets Crushed named fin...
The finalists for the 37th annual Lambda Literary Awards (often referred to as the Lammys) were announced on July 30, 2025. The awards—created in 1989 to celebrate outstanding LGBTQ+ voices...
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The Canadian Children’s Book Centre calls on th...
For 49 years, the Canadian Children’s Book Centre has promoted the reading, purchasing, and borrowing of Canadian books for kids and teens. We celebrate diverse stories and believe in the...
SECONDThe Canadian Children’s Book Centre calls on th...
For 49 years, the Canadian Children’s Book Centre has promoted the reading, purchasing, and borrowing of Canadian books for kids and teens. We celebrate diverse stories and believe in the...
Get Involved
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Canadian Children’s Book Week
Learn moreCelebrating the magic of connecting children with authors, illustrators, and storytellers.
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CCBC Book Awards
Learn moreDiscover award-winning and nominated titles from the best in Canadian children's literature.
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Become a Member
Learn moreHelp us to continue to deliver impactful programming and services. Support authors, illustrators, storytellers, and their publishers.
Resource Library
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Creators Corner: Khodi Dill
Khodi Dill is a writer, anti-racism educator, public speaker, and spoken word artist in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. His debut picture book, Welcome to the Cypher, was a finalist for...
SECONDCreators Corner: Khodi Dill
Khodi Dill is a writer, anti-racism educator, public speaker, and spoken word artist in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. His debut picture book, Welcome to the Cypher, was a finalist for...
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Summer Experts' Picks
Expert booksellers and librarians share their top picks for young readers. Check out what our experts are reading this summer! Barnacle Bay (Little Habitats, Book 1) written and illustrated...
SECONDSummer Experts' Picks
Expert booksellers and librarians share their top picks for young readers. Check out what our experts are reading this summer! Barnacle Bay (Little Habitats, Book 1) written and illustrated...
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Honest and Thought-Provoking: YA Books About Re...
Note: The following is an excerpt from “Not Another Teen Love Story Stories about Love and Sex in the #MeToo Era” by Rachel Seigel originally published in the Summer 2022...
SECONDHonest and Thought-Provoking: YA Books About Re...
Note: The following is an excerpt from “Not Another Teen Love Story Stories about Love and Sex in the #MeToo Era” by Rachel Seigel originally published in the Summer 2022...
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Illustrator's Studio: Nadia Alam
Nadia Alam is an illustrator, and first generation Bangladeshi-Canadian. She is an avid daydreamer and meanderer who draws to capture the world as she sees it. Her work focuses on...
SECONDIllustrator's Studio: Nadia Alam
Nadia Alam is an illustrator, and first generation Bangladeshi-Canadian. She is an avid daydreamer and meanderer who draws to capture the world as she sees it. Her work focuses on...