June 24, 2026
FROM THE EDITOR
Happy Pride Month!
The Canadian children’s publishing industry has seen a significant increase in the number of books published for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth. In this month’s feature article, Em Hunter shares the middle-grade books they wish had been available to them during their tween years.
Our June Bookmark list of new releases highlights books that explore community and belonging, identity and self-discovery, cultural heritage, environmental stewardship, family connections, and empathy.
As always, you’ll also find reviews of 12 new books to discover and enjoy.
Happy reading!
JUNE 24, 2026
Queer Life is Ordinary Life
Em Hunter shares the middle-grade books they wish had been available to them during their tween years.
June 24, 2026
We Recommend
Reviews of 12 new Canadian books by Judith Henderson, Mark Leiren-Young, Robin Stevenson, Meaghan McIsaac and more!
June 24, 2026
Bookmark!
Our Bookmark list of new releases highlights books that explore community and belonging, identity and self-discovery, cultural heritage, environmental stewardship, family connections, and empathy.
News - What's happening in the world of Canadian children's books!
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Five Canadian titles make Core's 2026 Excellenc...
Core, a division of the American Library Association (ALA), has announced the 2026 Excellence in Children's and Young Adult Science Fiction Notable Lists at last month's ALA conference in Chicago....
SECONDFive Canadian titles make Core's 2026 Excellenc...
Core, a division of the American Library Association (ALA), has announced the 2026 Excellence in Children's and Young Adult Science Fiction Notable Lists at last month's ALA conference in Chicago....
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Canadian titles named Best Children's Books of ...
Bank Street College of Education recently released the 2026 edition of the Best Children's Books of the Year. The list includes more than 600 titles deemed the best of the best published...
SECONDCanadian titles named Best Children's Books of ...
Bank Street College of Education recently released the 2026 edition of the Best Children's Books of the Year. The list includes more than 600 titles deemed the best of the best published...
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Shortlists announced for the 2027 Chocolate Lil...
The shortlists for the 2027 Chocolate Lily Book Awards were announced in June—just in time for summer reading. Registration for the kids' choice book award, which celebrates BC authors and...
SECONDShortlists announced for the 2027 Chocolate Lil...
The shortlists for the 2027 Chocolate Lily Book Awards were announced in June—just in time for summer reading. Registration for the kids' choice book award, which celebrates BC authors and...
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Winners of the 2026 Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Ch...
The winners of the 2026 Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Children’s Book Awards were announced earlier today during a school assembly at Brock Public School in Toronto. The winners were selected by...
SECONDWinners of the 2026 Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Ch...
The winners of the 2026 Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Children’s Book Awards were announced earlier today during a school assembly at Brock Public School in Toronto. The winners were selected by...
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