Programs

TD Canadian Children’s Book Week is the largest celebration of Canadian books for young people in Canada. Each November, authors, illustrators and storytellers visit communities throughout the country to share the delights of Canadian children’s books. Book Week reaches over 35,000 children and teens in schools and libraries across Canada every year. Sign up your school or library today!

Authors and illustrators interested in applying for TD Canadian Children's Book Week, please click here.

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, in either English or French. Over 500,000 free books are distributed annually

The Canadian Children’s Book Centre is proud to recognize the great achievements of Canadian authors and illustrators through our four book awards:

Geoffrey Bilson Award for Historical Fiction for Young People
Marilyn Baillie Picture Book Award
Norma Fleck Award for Canadian Children’s Non-Fiction
TD Canadian Children’s Literature Award
Le Prix TD de littérature canadienne pour l’enfance et la jeunesse

Celebrate Science: A BC Sciencefest takes place in Vancouver on September 25, 2010. A fundraiser in support of the work of the Canadian Children's Book Centre, this science extravaganza will appeal to teachers, teacher-librarians, student teachers, public librarians, child care workers and parents. The half-day program will feature talented Canadian writers and illustrators whose books and passion for science spans all ages.