The 2025 longlists for the Hamilton Literary Awards were recently announced. Details: bookcentre.ca/blogs/industry-news/longlists-announced-for-the-2025-hamilton-literary-awards

The Canada Council for the Arts has announced the winners of the 2025 Governor General's Literary Awards. Learn more at https://bit.ly/3Lq5vIU #GGBooks2025 #CanLit #KidLit

Every year on November 11th, Canadians pause to remember those who have served and sacrificed during times of conflict and war. These books encourage young readers to engage thoughtfully with what it means to reflect, remember, and give respect on Remembrance Day. bookcentre.ca/blogs/articl...

Hear from author Mark Morton on winning the 2025 Arlene Barlin Award for Science Fiction and Fantasy at the CCBC Book Awards for his YA dystopian novel The Headmasters. Watch: www.cbc.ca/player/play/...

Expert booksellers and librarians share their top picks for young readers. Check out what our experts are reading this November! bookcentre.ca/blogs/articl...

Happy I Read Canadian Day from the CCBC! Thank you to everyone sharing their excitement for Canadian books today!

In the news: Robert Munsch’s personal archives to be donated to new central library in Guelph, Ont. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Happy Halloween from The Canadian Children's Book Centre! Book featured 📚 Wednesday Wilson, Looks on the Fright Side by Bree Galbraith & Morgan Goble

The CCBC is now accepting submissions for the spring 2026 selection period for Best Books for Kids & Teens (BBKT). The submission deadline is December 1, 2025. Details: bookcentre.ca/blogs/industry-news/call-for-submissions-best-books-for-kids-teens-spring-2026

Thanks for celebrating with us, CBC! www.cbc.ca/books/7-book...

This creative duo recently won the inaugural Sharon Fitzhenry Award for Canadian Children's Non-Fiction for their book Meet Jim Egan. Read our interview with author Elizabeth MacLeod and illustrator Mike Deas. Link: www.bookcentre.ca/blogs/articles/interview-elizabeth-macleod-mike-deas

Read Canadian and support your local independent bookstore. Find all the 2025 CCBC Book Awards finalist and winning titles here: www.indiebookstores.ca/discover/canadian-childrens-book-centre-awards/

An important message for all the trick-or-treaters tomorrow! Have fun and stay safe 😁

Unable to attend the 2025 CCBC Book Awards in person? Join us via the free livestream as we celebrate this year's finalists and winners. Livestream starts at 8pm ET. Register 👉 https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/088ccbc3-3609-4dea-aa5a-1de6d8d71657@fec3183d-a72d-4448-b0a4-0a591638cfab

Get ready for the 2025 #CCBCBookAwards by filling out your ballot. Then tune-in to the live stream to see the winners revealed starting at 7pm ET. Register: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/088ccbc3-3609-4dea-aa5a-1de6d8d71657@fec3183d-a72d-4448-b0a4-0a591638cfab

Root, root, root for the home team! 🍁 Best of luck to the Toronto Blue Jays at the World Series! Book featured: Lucy Tries Baseball by Lisa Bowes & James Hearne

Join IBBY Canada for a night of KidLit Trivia hosted by acclaimed author and illustrator Kevin Sylvester! Tickets 🎟️ www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/international-board-on-books-for-young-people/events/kidlit-trivia-night-1

Going to be a busy month for book awards for #CDN creators: #GGBooks2025 canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/10/2025... & @forestofreading.bsky.social canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/10/2026... & @kidsbookcentre.bsky.social canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/08/2025...

Canadian authors Adam Pottle and Jessica Vitalis win 2025 High Plains International Book Awards Read more: bookcentre.ca/blogs/industry-news/canadian-authors-adam-pottle-and-jessica-vitalis-win-2025-high-plains-international-book-awards

Finalists announced for the 2025 Quebec Writers Federation Literary Awards Read more: bookcentre.ca/blogs/industry-news/finalists-announced-for-the-2025-qwf-literary-awards

Unable to attend the 2025 CCBC Book Awards in person? Join us via the free livestream as we celebrate this year's finalists and winners. Register 👉 https://bookcentre.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9e3e89ab1f6f89af29290073b&id=0aaad75be0&e=bd87de660b

Finalists announced for the 2025 Governor General's Literary Awards Read more: bookcentre.ca/blogs/industry-news/finalists-announced-for-the-2025-governor-generals-literary-awards

We are ONE WEEK away from the 2025 CCBC Book Awards. Join us to celebrate. Get your tickets today 🎟️ Tickets: https://bookcentre.ca/pages/2025-ccbc-book-awards

Horror is for everyone! That's why this book list features all kinds of stories from slightly spooky picture books to action-packed middle-grade horror-comedies to teen gothic romances. Book list: bookcentre.ca/blogs/articles/halloween-book-list

GTA friends, don't miss your chance to celebrate with us in-person. Get your tickets to the 2025 CCBC Book Awards today 🎟️ Link: https://bookcentre.ca/pages/2025-ccbc-book-awards

Thanks to Wendy Mason for purchasing an original piece of art by yours truly from the @kidsbookcentre.bsky.social Picture Book Gallery, based on my picture book I Want To Read ALL The Books (Simon & Schuster). SO impressed by the wall of original #KidLit art and framed awards, letters!

The 2026 Forest of Reading nominees have been announced! See the nominees: bookcentre.ca/blogs/industry-news/2026-forest-of-reading-nominated-titles-announced

October is Canadian Islamic History Month. These books encourage young readers to appreciate the rich heritage, contributions, and diversity of Canada's Muslim communities. Book list: bookcentre.ca/blogs/articles/islamic-history-month-book-list

Hey Ontario creators 👋 Our creative community has been through a lot in the past six years. Making It Work 2025 wants to capture where we are now - and help chart the path forward. Share your voice: https://bit.ly/MakingItWork2025 Survey closes: October 27 #MakingItWork2025 #OntarioArts

The Science Writers and Communicators of Canada are accepting submissions to the 2025 SWCC Book Awards, which includes a youth literature category. Submission deadline is October 31, 2025. Learn more at https://sciencewriters.ca/bookawards/submissions #CanLit #KidLit #Science #STEM #BookAwards

The International Youth Library (IYL) has released the White Ravens 2025 catalogue and several Canadian titles were included! Details: bookcentre.ca/blogs/industry-news/canadian-titles-selected-for-the-white-ravens-2025

In this month's Illustrator's Studio, Braden Hallett leads us on a deep dive into Secrets of Ravenbarrow, his vividly illustrated, action-packed horror comedy series for kids! Read the interview: bookcentre.ca/blogs/articles/illustrator-interview-braden-hallett

Winners announced for the 2025-2026 First Nation Communities READ. Read more: bookcentre.ca/blogs/industry-news/winners-announced-for-the-2025-2026-first-nation-communities-read.

Thao Lam's Everybelly wins $50K Kirkus Prize! Congrats, Thao! Read more: bookcentre.ca/blogs/industry-news/thao-lams-everybelly-wins-50k-kirkus-prize

The latest stop on Project Bookmark Canada’s CanLit Trail will soon be unveiled at Dalhousie University. The 31st Bookmark celebrates the work of Atlantic Canadian children's author Budge Wilson. Details: bookcentre.ca/blogs/industry-news/project-bookmark-canada-to-unveil-budge-wilsons-bookmark

October is Canadian Library Month! Let us know in the comments what libraries mean to you! 📷: Decorative orbs hanging over the stairs at the new Airdrie Public Library in Alberta.

Mad at Dad by Janie Hao wins CBC Kids Reads 2025! Details: bookcentre.ca/blogs/industry-news/mad-at-dad-by-janie-hao-wins-cbc-kids-reads-2025

In this month's Creator's Corner, we caught up with Catherine Little to learn more about her writing journey and making history come alive in picture books. Read the interview: bookcentre.ca/blogs/articl...

Mark Morton’s latest novel, The Headmasters, is a finalist for the Arlene Barlin Award for Science Fiction and Fantasy. #CCBCBookAwards Read more: www.sasktoday.ca/southeast/weyburn-review/former-weyburn-author-mark-morton-nominated-for-prestigious-sci-fi-award-11289731

Hey children's authors ✍️ We have a webinar just for you! Featuring special guest presenter Mitali Banerjee Ruths. Don't miss out, register today! Register 👉 www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/outstanding-presentations-a-webinar-series-for-childrens-book-creators

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. Book list: bookcentre.ca/blogs/articles/truth-and-reconciliation-booklist

Please join us at the 2025 CCBC Book Awards. Tickets are now available for purchase. Details: bookcentre.ca/pages/2025-c...

Hey authors + illustrators ✍️ We have a webinar just for you: How to Level Up your Online Sessions 🖥️ Featuring special guest presenter Marty Chan. This session takes place on Monday, September 29. Don't miss out, register today! Register 👉 www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticket...

Author and illustrator Danielle Daniel launches new press Mighty Village Books! Read more: quillandquire.com/omni/author-and-illustrator-danielle-daniel-launches-new-press-mighty-village-books/

The Centre for Equitable Library Access (CELA) are highlighting 2025 CCBC Book Awards finalists available in accessible formats for readers with print disabilities. See what's available: bit.ly/4mwtkLW

Michael Hutchinson's THE CASE OF THE PILFERED PIN is included in CCBC's Truth and Reconciliation Book List @kidsbookcentre.bsky.social THE CASE OF THE PILFERED PIN is the fifth book in the Mighty Muskrats series Check out the full list here: bookcentre.ca/blogs/articl... #booksky

Julie Morstad and Li Charmaine Anne honoured at BC and Yukon Book Prizes Read more: bookcentre.ca/blogs/industry-news/julie-morstad-and-li-charmaine-anne-honoured-at-bc-and-yukon-book-prizes

I Am the Wind wins at the 2024 Science Writers and Communicators of Canada awards! Details: bookcentre.ca/blogs/industry-news/i-am-the-wind-wins-2024-swcc-book-award

The Longest Shot is a finalist for the the Sharon Fitzhenry Award for Canadian Children's Non-Fiction. Read more: www.hopestandard.com/video/vernon-authors-kids-book-shortlisted-for-canadian-honour-8244610

The Sunshine Coast Writers and Editors Society's third annual Book Awards celebrate books by BC Authors ☀️ Take a look a this year's winning books 📚 Details: bookcentre.ca/blogs/indust...