May 26, 2026
FROM THE EDITOR
The Canadian children’s book community has lost one of its true heroes. My friend, Amy Mathers, passed away on May 21, 2026. To know Amy was to love her. She was brilliant and kind—a ferocious reader and a passionate supporter of Canadian children’s and teen books. One of my favourite memories of Amy is approaching her at a CCBC Book Awards event and her excitedly showing off the sparkly silver shoes she had bought especially for the occasion. She was so proud of the Amy Mathers Teen Book Award, and her enthusiasm for books was truly infectious.
Amy’s legacy will continue through the award that bears her name, a lasting reflection of her deep commitment to Canadian children’s and teen literature. In her honour, donations will help ensure the award continues for years to come. She will be deeply missed and remembered with great love by the community she supported so wholeheartedly.
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