In 1990, David Booth won the IODE Children’s Book Award for Voices on the Wind: Poems for All Seasons. A lifelong champion of poetry, David left a lasting legacy. In 2022, an award for Children’s and Youth Poetry Award was established in his name #FromTheCCBCArchives

SCBWI announces the winners and honour books of the 2025 Crystal Kite Awards https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/scbwi-announces-the-winners-and-honour-books-of-the-2025-crystal-kite-awards

VCLR announces the shortlists of the 2026 Sheila Barry Best Canadian Picturebook of the Year Award https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/vclr-announces-the-shortlists-of-the-2026-sheila-barry-best-canadian-picturebook-of-the-year-award

In 1990 the Book Centre moved into a new home at 35 Spadina Road. If you have any fond memories of visiting or attending events at that locations, please share in the comments! We would love to read them ❤️ #FromTheCCBCArchives

In 1990, Paul Yee won the National Chapter IODE Book Award for Tales from Gold Mountain, a collection of 8 stories that blend history and folklore to chronicle the experiences of 19th-century Chinese immigrants to North America #FromTheCCBCArchives

Happy Heartstopper month! We love how this series has given so much positive attention to graphic novels, reading, romance, and 2SLGBTQIA+ stories! In celebration of Heartstopper Forever, we're recommending some Canadian books we think Nick and Charlie would love ❤️📚

Welcome to the ‘90s! At the start of the decade a new prize for children’s literature was announced, the Mr. Christie’s Book Awards. The first ever winners were Kit Pearson for her book The Sky Is Falling and Ian Wallace for The Name of the Tree #FromTheCCBCArchives

Who remembers reading Amos’s Sweater? This hilarious picture book released In 1988 to a storm of praise. That year it would win the Ruth Schwartz Award, the Amelia Frances Howard-Gibbon Illustrator's Award, and the Governor General's children’s literature prize for illustration! #FromTheCCBCArchives

In 1988, a new Canadian children’s publisher with a feminist focus appeared on the scene. Over 35 years later, Second Story continues to publish groundbreaking books for young readers #FromTheCCBCArchives

Happy Canada Day! Celebrate what it means to be Canadian with this list of 50 Must Read Canadian Middle Grade Books. We invite readers of ALL ages to pick out a Canadian book to read this summer 🌞 See the list 👉 https://bookcentre.ca/pages/50-must-read-canadian-middle-grade-books

We want to see your favourites! The CCBC is compiling a list of Canada's 50 favourite kids' books. Donate to nominate your 4 favourite books to be included. Then show off your picks using our handy social media templates. Donate + vote 👉 bookcentre.ca/pages/canadas-favourite-kids-books

In 1988, children’s book store Mabel’s Fables opened “with style!” in Toronto's Mount Pleasant Village. Nearly 40 years later, Mabel’s remains iconic and is an important hub for the Canadian children’s book community #FromTheCCBCArchives

Welcome to summer vacation! To the teachers and students wrapping up the school year this week, congratulations!! You made it 👏👏 After all your hard work, you deserve some summer fun 🌞 Books featured 📚 Swimming Season & Tiny Hiker (illustrated by Jaimie MacGibbon)

The Ontario Arts Council and the Ontario Arts Foundation have announced the winners of the 2026 Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Children's Book Award. Learn more at https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/winners-of-the-2026-ruth-and-sylvia-schwartz-childrens-book-award-announced

The finalists for the 2026 High Plains International Book Awards were recently announced. Discover the Canadian titles that made the shortlist at https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/finalists-announced-for-the-2026-high-plains-international-book-awards

What is your favourite Canadian kids’ book? Let us know! As part of the CCBC’s 50th anniversary, we’re compiling a list of 50 beloved Canadian books. Donate to nominate your favourites titles to be included. Donate + vote 👉 bookcentre.ca/pages/canadas-favourite-kids-books


Happy Father's Day! Celebrate your day by reading together 📚❤️ Books featured: Baba Palooza, Mad At Dad, RJ and the Ticking Clock.

How can Canada be a more welcoming place for refugees? These new Canadian books share important stories, raise awareness and help young readers better understand refugee experiences #WorldRefugeeDay

The first ever Geoffrey Bilson Award for Historical Fiction for Young People was awarded in 1988 to Winnipeg writer Carol Matas for her book Lisa. Lisa chronicles the experiences of a 12-year-old Jewish girl throughout the Nazi occupation of Denmark during the second World War #FromTheCCBCArchives

Margie Wolfe, former publisher of Second Story Press, honoured with a Library and Archives Canada Scholar Award. Congratulations, Margie! Learn more at https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/margie-wolfe-honoured-with-2026-library-and-archives-canada-scholar-award

The Science Writers and Communicators of Canada (SWCC) have announced the shortlists for the 2025 SWCC Book Awards. Discover the finalists in the youth category at https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/shortlists-announced-for-the-2025-swcc-book-awards

The winners of the 2025-2026 Red Cedar Book Awards were announced on May 29. Learn more at kidsbooknews.ca/.../winners-....

Robot Island by Cary Fagan wins the 2026 IODE Violet Downey Book Award for Children's Literature. Learn more at https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/robot-island-by-cary-fagan-wins-2026-iode-violet-downey-book-award-for-childrens-literature

Geoffrey Bilson was researching cholera when he was struck by an account of two children who suffered from the disease—this inspired him to begin writing for children. After his untimely passing in 1987, an Award for Historical Fiction for Young People established in his name #FromTheCCBCArchives

Can't wait for Team Canada's first match? Get ready for all the World Cup action with these brand new books from Canadian creators! #WeAre26 #CanadaSoccer ⚽ Soccerology: Unbelievable Facts and Stories About the Beautiful Game 🌎 One Goal: How Soccer Can Help Save The Planet

Happy World Oceans Day! In Canada, we are lucky to be surrounded by three beautiful oceans. Our connection to the waters around us shape the kinds of stories we tell. The beauty of the ocean is on full display in these new books for Canadian kids! #WorldOceansDay

The winners of the 2026 Doug Wright Awards were announced on June 6. Learn more at https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/winners-2026-doug-wright-awards-announced

The Writers' Guild of Alberta has announced the winners of the 2026 Alberta Literary Awards. Learn more at https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/ali-bryan-wins-r-ross-annett-award-for-children-s-literature-at-the-2026-alberta-literary-awards

Author-illustrator Lauren Soloy wins the Ann Connor Brimer Award for Atlantic Canadian Children's Literature for her picture book The Newest Gnome (Tundra Books). Learn more at https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/lauren-soloy-wins-ann-connor-brimer-award-at-the-2026-atlantic-book-awards

Congratulations to Amanda West Lewis on the launch of Looking at the Sky, a historical graphic novel for young readers. Stephanie (Executive Director of the CCBC) had a great time at the launch event hosted at the Perth & District Union Public Library.