Take home an original: an art auction to benefit the Canadian Children’s Book Centre. Image by Philippe Béha.

Starred Selection

Build It!: Structures, Systems and You

Build It!: Structures, Systems and You (cover)

Written by Adrienne Mason Illustrated by Claudia Dávila

Kids Can Press

From bridges to beaver dams, primary children learn about structures - the materials they are made of, how their parts are joined together and more. Hands-on activities add appeal.

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Librarian’s Corner

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Explore Canada’s Black History with new fiction

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During Black History Month, take a look at two new books that explore facets of Black Canadian History. Karleen Bradford’s A Desperate Road to Freedom: The Underground Railroad Diary of Julia May Jackson is one of the latest titles in the Dear Canada series from Scholastic Canada. It’s the story of one girl’s journey from slavery in Virginia to a new life in Toronto, and then to Owen Sound, Ontario, where many escaped slaves settled.

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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.

Best Books for Kids & Teens 2009 is your guide to the best Canadian books, magazines, audio and video for children and teens. Whether you’re stocking a bookshelf in a classroom, library or at home, every title in this guide has been given the Canadian Children’s Book Centre’s stamp of approval.

Recent News

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Finalists announced for the BC Book Prizes

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The West Coast Book Prize Society has announced the finalists for the 2010 BC Book Prizes. The winners will be announced at the annual Gala on April 24, 2010 at Government House in Victoria.

Submitted by meghan on Thu, 03/11/2010 - 10:57.
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Social Justice Writing for Children and Teens: Conference at York on March 19, 2010

The Children's Studies Program, Department of Humanities, presents: "Another World is Possible: A one day conference on social justice writing for children and teens" on Friday, March 19 in the McLaughlin Junior Common Room (014 McLaughlin College)

Submitted by meghan on Mon, 03/08/2010 - 10:18.
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Kati Rekai (1921-2010)

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Kati Rekai. Born in Budapest, Hungary, Kati moved to Canada in 1950 with her husband and two daughters. Inspired by her many travels and friends around the world, Kati wrote travel books for young children promoting Canadian and European cities in the Adventures of Mickey, Taggy, Puppo and Circa series. Her books have been translated into a number of languages. In 1993, Kati was appointed to the Order of Canada.

Submitted by meghan on Fri, 03/05/2010 - 08:59.
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Shortlists for the 2010 CLA Book Awards Announced

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Congratulations go out to the nominees for the CLA book awards. The awards will be presented at the CLA National Conference and Trade Show, in Edmonton, on June 3, 2010.

Submitted by meghan on Thu, 03/04/2010 - 16:57.
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Graduate Research Conference on Children’s Literature and Cultural Texts

Second to the Right and Straight on Till Morning: Navigating the Narrative Realm(s) of Children’s Texts

Spend a day exploring the wondrous realms of children's literature!

This one-day peer-reviewed conference features graduate research that explores and questions any facet of children’s literature or texts. Keynote speakers, the highly acclaimed Maria Tatar and Philip Nel, guide our journey accompanied by presentations of current and topical student research on children’s literature, and readings by emerging children's writers.

Submitted by meghan on Wed, 03/03/2010 - 15:52.
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