Library Corner
In celebration of Family Literacy Day, the Canadian Children’s Book Centre has compiled a list of 50 Canadian books (25 picture books and 25 works of fiction) that share in the joys (and struggles) of families of all sizes and combinations. Why not celebrate this year's Family Literacy Day with one of these fine books.
Submitted by meghan on Thu, 01/12/2012 - 17:00.
Starred Selection
Written by Jane Springer Groundwood Books
Genocide is taking place in Darfur, Sudan, and is a looming threat in other parts of the world. Read why this brutal practice is continuing - even increasing - today.
Starred Selections by Year
If you love children’s books, you’ve come to the right place!
The Canadian Children's Book Centre (CCBC) is a national, not-for-profit organization, founded in 1976. We are dedicated to encouraging, promoting and supporting the reading, writing, illustrating and publishing of Canadian books for young readers. With book collections and extensive resources in five cities across Canada, the CCBC is a treasure-trove for anyone interested in Canadian books for young readers. Our programs, publications, and resources help teachers, librarians, booksellers and parents select the very best for young readers.
TD Grade One Book Giveaway In celebration of the TD Canadian Children's Literature Awards, the TD Grade One Book Giveaway Program provides every Grade One student across Canada with the gift of a free book. This year, Grade One students will take home Gifts by Jo Ellen Bogart and Barbara Reid.
Recent News
Explore the art of illustration with five graphic novel creators who bring a wealth of talent and illustrating experience to their new publications. Delve into the mind of artist Ian Wallace as he explains the thinking and craftsmanship behind the illustrations for his many books.
And more... Hugh Brewster on slipping into fiction writing, a gold medal reading list for the upcoming summer Olympic Games and over 40 recommended new books!
Submitted by meghan on Thu, 01/26/2012 - 10:39.
The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) has announced its list of 113 books, drawn from 211 official nominations, at the ALA Midwinter Meeting. Canadian children's authors Martha Brooks, Kenneth Oppel, Cathy Ostlere, Tim Wynne-Jones and Moira Young are among the honourees.
Submitted by meghan on Thu, 01/26/2012 - 09:56.
Each year a committee of the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the American Library Association, identifies the best of the best in children's books. According to the Notables Criteria, "notable" is defined as: Worthy of note or notice, important, distinguished, outstanding. As applied to children's books, notable should be thought to include books of especially commendable quality, books that exhibit venturesome creativity, and books of fiction, information, poetry and pictures for all age levels (birth through age 14) that reflect and encourage children's interests in exemplary ways. A number of Canadian titles made this year's list.
Submitted by meghan on Wed, 01/25/2012 - 16:42.
Award-winning author/illustrator Barbara Reid reads from her latest book Picture a Tree and demonstrates how she crafts beautiful art from modelling clay. Children can make their own creations to take home. The reading/workshop will take place on Saturday, January 28 from 2pm-3pm in the Riverview Salon of the Museum.
Presented by the Canadian Children's Museum, the Canadian Children's Book Centre and TD Bank Group, the Canadian Museum of Civilization will host a series of monthly (six) Museum-based weekend presentations by award-winning Canadian authors and/or illustrators who will provide workshops and hands-on learning sessions for kids and families. Free with Museum admission.
Submitted by meghan on Wed, 01/25/2012 - 10:58.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: DALLAS(January 23, 2012) - The American Library Association (ALA) today announced the top books, video and audiobooks for children and young adults – including the Caldecott, Coretta Scott King, Newbery and Printz awards – at its Midwinter Meeting in Dallas. Canadian author Paul Yee was honoured for his latest book, Money Boy (published by Groundwood Books), which was selected as an honour book for the Stonewall Book Award - Mike Morgan & Larry Romans Children's & Young Adult Literature Award. This award is given annually to English-language children's and young adult books of exceptional merit relating to gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender experience. Canadian-born author/illustrator Jon Klassen's book, I Want My Hat Back (published by Candlewick Press,) was named a honour books for the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award for the most distinguished beginning reader book.
Submitted by meghan on Mon, 01/23/2012 - 10:35.
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