The International Youth Library (IYL) has released the White Ravens 2025 catalogue. Published annually, this year's edition features 215 new children’s and young adult titles in 49 languages from 63 countries. The books are selected by the IYL’s children’s literature experts from the large number of review and donation

Braden Hallett is a teacher-turned-freelance-illustrator from British Columbia. He aims to combine words and pictures in new and shocking into books that kids think are neat. He draws and writes to cr...

The First Nation Communities READ 2025-2026 program has announced the 2025-2026 winners in both their children's and young adult/adult categories. Chosen by a jury of librarians from First Nation Public libraries across Ontario, these titles represent the very best of Indigenous literature and have been awarded the PMC

Earlier tonight (October 8, 2025), the 2025 Kirkus Prize winners were announced at TriBeca Rooftop in New York City. The annual prizes are awarded to titles of exceptional merit in the categories of fiction, non-fiction and young readers. Canadian author-illustrator Thao Lam took home the $50K prize in the young reader

Since 2009, Project Bookmark Canada has been building Canada's literary trail by putting pieces of stories and poems in the exact, physical locations where literary scenes are set. On October 18, 2025, the 31st bookmark, which pays tribute to the late Budge Wilson, will be unveiled at Dalhousie University in Halifax, N

 in Mad at Dad, by debut author-illustrator Janie Hao (Kids Can Press), is the winner of the third edition of CBC Kids Reads! Hao's picture book was championed by Gary the Unicorn alongside celebrity reader, Andrew Phung. The literary celebration for young readers saw five Canadian picture books, each championed by a C

Catherine Little is an educator, consultant and writer living in Toronto, Ontario with her husband and son. She has a passion for picture books and often used them in the classroom to enhance her math...

Mark Morton’s latest novel, The Headmasters, earns a nomination for the Arlene Barlin Award for Science Fiction and Fantasy.

For the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (and all year long) we've created a booklist to highlight the voices of First Nations, Inuit and Métis writers from across Canada. We believe in the p...

🎉 Calling all Authors and Illustrators!If you are looking to level up your classroom and library presentations, the CCBC has a webinar series for you! This series would also be useful to those who sup...

The independent press, will be dedicated to publishing exceptional children’s literature with a commitment to amplifying underrepresented Canadian voices, particularly from northern Ontario.

For the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (and all year long) we've created a booklist to highlight the voices of First Nations, Inuit and Métis writers from across Canada. We believe in the p...

The West Coast Book Prize Society announced the winners of the 41th annual BC and Yukon Book Prizes on September 21. The prizes are awarded annually to recognize the achievements of BC and Yukon autho...

The Science Writers and Communicators of Canada (SWCC) announced the winners of the 2024 SWCC Book Awards on September 15. Presented annually, the awards celebrate great science books for readers of a...

Chad Soon co-wrote the non-fiction book The Longest Shot: How Larry Kwong Changed the Face of Hockey with Ontario man

The Sunshine Coast Writers and Editors Society announced the winners of their third annual Book Awards for BC Authors on August 23rd during the Society’s Art & Words Festival at the Gibsons Public...

The Canadian Children's Book Centre (CCBC) is excited to announce the tour roster for Canadian Children's Book Week 2026. Thirty-nine authors and illustrators have been selected to take part in this h...