En français FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Toronto and Montreal (September 29, 2020) —The Canadian Children’s Book Centre (CCBC) and Communication-Jeunesse (CJ) are thrilled to unite forces to organize Canadian Children’s Book Week: Readers Take Flight/Lire à tout vent 2021, a national tour … Continued
Author and Illustrator Debbie Ridpath Ohi helps us celebrate Canadian Children’s Book Week with this exclusive video. Debbie sits down to discuss life in self-isolation, how she got her start as an illustrator of books for young people, gives advice … Continued
Today’s Canadian Children’s Book Week video features author Shane Peacock, best known for books including the Dylan Maples Adventures, The Dark Missions of Edgar Brim, The Boy Sherlock Holmes, and The Artist and Me. Shane discusses life in self-isolation, … Continued
Author and Illustrator Eugenie Fernandes sits down to discuss her writing and illustrating as a part of Canadian Children’s Book Week. Taking us through a walk of her studio, Eugenie gives writing advice and discusses her picture book, Finding … Continued
In celebration of Canadian Children’s Book Week, author Robin Stevenson sits down to discuss writing, reading, and life in self-isolation. Robin has written 29 books for young people of all ages and talks about activism and writing the books she … Continued
Canadian Children’s Book Week begins today with a Book Week exclusive Q&A with author Monique Polak. Monique has written 29 books for young people and shares her advice for young writers, dealing with rejection, and why feminism is so important. … Continued
On April 25, 2020, the Canadian Children’s Book Centre launched its new digital project, Bibliovideo. Bibliovideo showcases videos and links to resources about Canadian books for children and youth. It is a vibrant destination for readers, librarians, teachers, parents, authors, … Continued
Dear Friends, In light of the increasing concern surrounding the Covid-19 global pandemic, it is with heavy hearts that the Canadian Children’s Book Centre has decided to cancel the 2020 Canadian Children’s Book Week tour. We are on board with … Continued
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Toronto (February 24th, 2020) — The Canadian Children’s Book Centre (CCBC) is excited to announce the touring creators for Canadian Children’s Book Week 2020. Seven talented Canadian authors and illustrators were selected from nearly 100 applicants to tour outside … Continued
Dear Friends of the Canadian Children’s Book Centre, In September of 2019, the Canadian Children’s Book Centre alerted its members to the changes that would take place to our programs and activities in 2020. I would like … Continued