Resources for Authors and Illustrators

Whether you're a published author or illustrator, or just starting out, the CCBC can help you with your creative endeavours. Our bestselling Get Published: The Writing for Children Kit offers practical advice, an overview of the Canadian children's book industry, and our listing of Canadian Children's Book Publishers Accepting Unsolicited Manuscripts and/or Artwork. Members receive Canadian Children's Book News and Best Books for Kids & Teens, the authoritative guide to the best new Canadian children's books, magazines, audio and video. Each November, we send professional authors, illustrators and storytellers across the country to meet their audiences during TD Canadian Children's Book Week.

We can connect you with libraries and classrooms all year round though our Directory of Authors, Illustrators and Storytellers Available for School and Library Visits. Our online resources include a list of author-illustrator homepages, links to helpful organizations, and a guide to Canadian children's book awards.