https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/creators-corner/creators-corner-elizabeth-macleod-mike-deas 2026-08-28T10:38:50-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/Creator_Profiles_5ebc50a5-c087-44ef-b6fc-ea9973aee0f1.png?v=1787927930 Highlighting History: Elizabeth MacLeod & Mike Deas capture the lives of influential Canadians Feature image with photo of Mike Deas and Elizabeth Macleod https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/creators-corner/illustrators-studio-braden-hallett 2026-08-28T10:39:12-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/Creator_Profiles_185e0623-0dd6-4095-aea3-aaea6a6a6d11.png?v=1787927952 So funny it's scary: Braden Hallett on writing horror comedy for kids Feature image with photo of Braden Hallett https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/creators-corner/creators-corner-catherine-little 2026-08-28T10:39:44-04:00 weekly 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Text reads "2026 ALA Youth Media Awards." https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/usbby-announces-its-2026-outstanding-international-books-list 2026-02-02T15:24:25-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/USBBY_OIB_2026_web.png?v=1770063865 USBBY announces its 2026 Outstanding International Books List Digital graphic features cover images of Everybelly; My Friends May; and The Sunshine Project. Text reads "USBBY | Outstanding International Books 2026." https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/three-things-i-ll-remember-about-brian-doyle 2026-02-02T15:28:57-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/Brian_Doyle_web.png?v=1770064137 Three Things I’ll Remember about Brian Doyle Digital graphic. Features a photo of author Brian Doyle. Text reads "Remembering Brian Doyle. 1935-2026." https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/elizabeth-macleod-appointed-to-the-order-of-canada 2026-02-02T15:31:03-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/Order_of_Canada_-_Elizabeth_MacLeod_web.png?v=1770064263 Elizabeth MacLeod appointed to the Order of Canada Digital graphic. Text reads "Congratulations. Order of Canada Appointee. Elizabeth MacLeod, C.M." https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/in-memoriam-loris-lesynski 2026-02-02T15:33:38-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/Loris_Lesynski_web_c8569362-3fb2-450c-b1c9-89ee05d57707.png?v=1770064418 In memoriam: Loris Lesynski Digital graphic. Text reads "Remembering Loris Lesynski." Graphic features a photo of Loris, along with five book covers. https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/uma-krishnaswamis-birds-on-the-brain-wins-2025-city-of-victoria-childrens-book-prize 2026-02-02T15:38:46-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/2025_City_of_Victoria_Book_Prizes_-_winner_web.png?v=1770064726 Uma Krishnaswami's Birds on the Brain wins 2025 City of Victoria Children's Book Prize Digital graphic. Text reads "Congratulations! City of Victoria Children's Book Prize." https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/sheree-fitch-and-julie-flett-honoured-at-2025-writers-trust-awards 2026-02-02T15:43:23-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/2025_Writers_Trust_winners_web.png?v=1770065003 Sheree Fitch and Julie Flett honoured at 2025 Writers' Trust Awards Digital graphic. Text reads "Congratulations! Sheree Fitch - Winner, 2025 Matt Cohen Award. Julie Flett - Winner, 2025 Vicky Metcalf Award." https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/the-new-girl-wins-janet-savage-blachford-prize-for-children-s-and-young-adult-literature-at-the-2025-qwf-literary-awards 2026-04-14T22:41:23-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/QWF_2025_winner_web.png?v=1776220883 The New Girl wins Janet Savage Blachford Prize for Children’s and Young Adult Literature at the 2025 QWF Literary Awards Digital graphic. Text reads "Congratulations! Janet Savage Blachford Prize for Children's and Young Adult LIterature." https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/winners-announced-for-the-2025-governor-generals-literary-awards 2026-02-02T15:48:29-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/GGs_2025_winner_web_5ef79a0b-bf3a-474c-9343-af1f70df763a.png?v=1770065309 Winners announced for the 2025 Governor General's Literary Awards Digital graphic. Text reads "Governor General's Literary Awards. 2025 Winners." https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/longlists-announced-for-the-2025-hamilton-literary-awards 2026-02-02T15:48:18-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/Hamilton_LA_2025_long_list_web.png?v=1770065298 Longlists announced for the 2025 Hamilton Literary Awards Digital graphic. Text reads "Hamilton Literary Awards. Children's Literature. 2025 Longlist." https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/2025-ccbc-book-awards-celebrate-excellence-in-literature-for-young-people 2026-02-03T10:46:36-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/2025_CCBC_Book_Award_winners_-_web_1.png?v=1770133596 2025 CCBC Book Awards Celebrate Excellence in Literature for Young People Digital graphic. Text reads "Announcing the 2025 CCBC Book Awards winners." https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/canadian-authors-adam-pottle-and-jessica-vitalis-win-2025-high-plains-international-book-awards 2026-02-02T16:09:20-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/High_Plains_Award_2025_web.png?v=1770066560 Canadian authors Adam Pottle and Jessica Vitalis win 2025 High Plains International Book Awards Digital graphic. Text reads "Congratulations! High Plains International Book Awards 2025." Featured are the cover images of Butterfly on the Wind and Unsinkable Cayenne. https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/six-canadian-creators-are-nominated-for-the-2026-astrid-lindgren-memorial-award 2026-02-02T16:07:06-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/ALMA_2026_nominations_web.png?v=1770066426 Six Canadian creators are nominated for the 2026 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award Digital graphic featuring photos of Isabelle Arsenault, Elise Gravel, Deborah Ellis, Jon Klassen, Jillian Tamaki and Sydney Smith. Text reads "Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award. 2026 Canadian Nominees." https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/finalists-announced-for-the-2025-qwf-literary-awards 2026-02-02T16:06:21-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/QWF_2025_finalists_web.png?v=1770066381 Finalists announced for the 2025 QWF Literary Awards https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/finalists-announced-for-the-2025-governor-generals-literary-awards 2026-02-02T16:12:58-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/GGs_2025_finalist_web.png?v=1770066778 Finalists announced for the 2025 Governor General's Literary Awards Digital graphic featuring cover images of the 20 youth finalists. Text reads "Governor General's Literary Awards. 2025 Finalists." https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/2026-forest-of-reading-nominated-titles-announced 2026-05-14T22:51:19-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/2026_FofR_main_web_2adaa7ad-67e6-40fb-9cee-825ac26f2d1c.png?v=1778813479 2026 Forest of Reading nominated titles announced Digital graphic. Text reads "Forest of Reading 2026 nominees." Featured are a sampling of cover images. https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/canadian-titles-selected-for-the-white-ravens-2025 2026-02-02T16:19:36-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/White_Ravens_2025_web.png?v=1770067176 Canadian titles selected for the White Ravens 2025 Digital graphic. Text reads "The White Ravens. 2025 Canadian Selections." https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/winners-announced-for-the-2025-2026-first-nation-communities-read 2026-02-02T16:23:15-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/FNCR_2025_-_WINNERS_web_16ff77a8-c9c3-45dd-96a2-901c61d00cca.png?v=1770067395 Winners announced for the 2025-2026 First Nation Communities READ Digital graphic. Text reads "First Nation Communities READ | 2025 WINNERS." https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/thao-lams-everybelly-wins-50k-kirkus-prize 2026-04-14T22:47:29-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/Kirkus_Prize_2025_web_e10e6b00-4d2b-4f29-ab08-ac2c7e7684af.png?v=1776221249 Thao Lam's Everybelly wins $50K Kirkus Prize Digital graphic. Text reads "Congratulations! Kirkus Prize 2025 | Young Readers' Literature." Featured is the cover image of Everybelly by Thao Lam. https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/project-bookmark-canada-to-unveil-budge-wilsons-bookmark 2026-02-02T16:27:04-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/Budge_Wilson_-_PBM_web.png?v=1770067624 Project Bookmark Canada to unveil Budge Wilson's bookmark Digital graphic. Features a black-and-white photo of author Budge Wilson, as well as the cover of The Leaving. https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/mad-at-dad-by-janie-hao-wins-cbc-kids-reads-2025 2026-04-14T22:51:03-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/CBC_Kids_Reads_winner_web_6b9da9a5-aebf-480c-abdb-45a618bef96d.png?v=1776221463 Mad at Dad by Janie Hao wins CBC Kids Reads 2025 Digital graphic. Text reads "Congratulations! CBC Kids Reads 2025 Winner. Mad at Dad by Janie Hao. Kids Can Press." https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/the-light-keeper-wins-canadian-jewish-literary-awards 2026-02-02T16:31:12-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/2025_CJBA_winners_web.png?v=1770067872 The Light Keeper wins Canadian Jewish Literary Awards https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/shortlists-announced-for-the-2025-lane-anderson-award 2026-02-02T16:32:34-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/2025_Lane_Anderson_Award_-_finalists_web.png?v=1770067954 Shortlists announced for the 2025 Lane Anderson Award Digital graphic. Text reads "Lane Anderson Award. 2025 Finalists." Features the covers of I Am Wind, A Planet Is a Poem, and Remember This. https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/julie-morstad-and-li-charmaine-anne-honoured-at-bc-and-yukon-book-prizes 2026-02-02T16:34:49-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/BC_and_Yukon_Book_Prizes_2025_-_winner_web.png?v=1770068089 Julie Morstad and Li Charmaine Anne honoured at BC and Yukon Book Prizes Digital graphic. Text reads "Congratulations! BC and Yukon Book Prizes." Featured are the cover images of A Face Is a Poem and Crash Landing. https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/julie-fletts-lets-go-haw-ekwa-wins-2025-sheila-barry-best-canadian-picturebook-of-the-year-award 2026-02-02T16:37:19-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/2025_Sheila_Barry_Award_web.png?v=1770068239 Julie Flett's Let's Go! / haw êkwa! wins 2025 Sheila Barry Best Canadian Picturebook of the Year Award Digital graphic. Text reads "Congratulations! Sheila Barry Best Canadian Picturebook of the Year Award." Featured are the cover images of the winner book and two honour books. https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/i-am-the-wind-wins-2024-swcc-book-award 2026-02-02T16:39:03-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/2024_SWCC_winner_web.png?v=1770068343 I Am the Wind wins 2024 SWCC Book Award https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/shortlist-announced-for-the-2025-edition-of-cbc-kids-reads 2026-02-02T16:43:40-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/CBC_Kids_Reads_shortlist_web.png?v=1770068620 Shortlist announced for the 2025 edition of CBC Kids Reads https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/sunshine-coast-writers-and-editors-society-honours-bc-authors 2026-02-02T16:45:51-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/SCWES_2025_Children_s-YA_winner_web.png?v=1770068751 Sunshine Coast Writers and Editors Society honours BC authors Digital graphic. Text reads "Sunshine Coast Writers and Editors Society’s Book Awards for BC Authors | 2025 Children’s/YA Winners." https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/ibby-canada-invites-submissions-for-new-writing-contest-for-indigenous-youth 2026-02-03T10:27:14-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/IBBY_-_Celebrating_Young_Indigenous_Voices_web.png?v=1770132434 IBBY Canada invites submissions for new writing contest for Indigenous youth Digital graphic. Text reads "Celebrating Young Indigenous Voices: From Sea to Sea to Sea. A Writing Contest for Indigenous Youth Ages 8-12." https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/shortlists-announced-for-the-2025-2026-first-nation-communities-read 2026-02-03T10:31:18-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/FNCR_2025_-_shortlist_web.png?v=1770132678 Shortlists announced for the 2025-2026 First Nation Communities READ Digital graphic. Text reads "First Nation Communities READ | 2025 Shortlists." Featured are the cover images of the 10 finalists. https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/finalists-announced-for-the-2025-victoria-book-prizes 2026-02-03T10:33:04-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/2025_City_of_Victoria_Book_Prizes_web.png?v=1770132784 Finalists announced for the 2025 Victoria Book Prizes Digital graphic. Text reads "Congratulations! City of Victoria Children's Book Prize | 2025 Finalists." Featured are the cover images of Bird on the Brain, What Makes a Bird and Why We Need Vaccines. https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/todd-stewart-is-the-2025-joanne-fitzgerald-illustrator-in-residence 2026-02-03T10:35:22-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/IBBY_-_JFIR_2025_web.png?v=1770132922 Todd Stewart is the 2025 Joanne Fitzgerald Illustrator in Residence Digital graphic featuring a photo of Todd Stewart. Text reads "Illustrator in Residence, honouring Joanne Fitzgerald. Todd Stewart" https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/childrens-author-nhung-n-tran-davies-honoured-with-u-of-a-alumni-award 2026-04-30T10:49:42-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/Nhung_Tran-Davies_-_U_of_A_web_67bc9854-43cf-4773-82db-262a2496f50d.png?v=1777560582 Children's author Nhung N. Tran-Davies honoured with U of A Alumni Award https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/in-memoriam-norma-charles 2026-02-03T10:42:38-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/Norma_Charles_web.png?v=1770133358 In memoriam: Norma Charles Digital graphic. Text reads "Remembering Norma Charles." Featured is a photo of author Norma Charles. https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/honouring-excellence-in-canadian-books-for-young-people-finalists-announced-for-the-2025-ccbc-book-awards 2026-02-03T10:46:03-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/2025_CCBC_Book_Award_finalists_-_web.png?v=1770133563 Honouring Excellence in Canadian Books for Young People: Finalists Announced for the 2025 CCBC Book Awards Digital graphic. Text reads "Annoucing the 2025 CCBC Book Awards finalists." https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/longlist-for-the-2025-edition-of-cbc-kids-reads-features-15-canadian-picture-books 2026-02-03T10:47:46-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/CBC_Kids_Reads_longlist_web.png?v=1770133666 Longlist for the 2025 edition of CBC Kids Reads features 15 Canadian picture books Digital graphic. Text reads "CBC Kids Reads 2025 Longlist." Featured are the 15 covers of the longlisted titles. https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/anne-of-the-library-on-the-hill-longlisted-for-the-toronto-book-awards 2026-02-03T10:49:56-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/Toronto_Book_Awards_longlist_2025_web_feature_6188a586-c071-48d9-811c-4e5d34f18ba4.png?v=1770133796 Anne of the Library-on-the-Hill longlisted for the Toronto Book Awards Digital graphic. Text reads "Congratulations! Toronto Book Awards, Longlist. Anne of the Library-on-the-Hill. Written by Catherine Little. Illustrated by Sae Kimura. Plumleaf Press. https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/maggie-hornes-noah-frye-gets-crushed-named-finalist-for-37th-lambda-literary-awards 2026-02-03T10:51:33-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/Lambda_Award_2025_finalist_website_feature.png?v=1770133893 Maggie Horne's Noah Frye Gets Crushed named finalist for 37th Lambda Literary Awards https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/ibby-canada-launches-the-fourth-edition-of-from-sea-to-sea-to-sea-celebrating-indigenous-picture-books-and-announces-a-new-writing-contest-for-indigenous-youth 2026-02-03T10:53:17-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/IBBY_-_IPBC-4_web.png?v=1770133997 IBBY Canada launches the fourth edition of From Sea to Sea to Sea: Celebrating Indigenous Picture Books, and announces a new writing contest for Indigenous youth Digital graphic. Text reads "From Sea to Sea to Sea: Celebrating Indigenous Picture Books, Fourth Edition. Plus, Celebrating Young Indigenous Voices: From Sea to Sea to Sea Writing Contest for Indigenous Youth." https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/shortlists-announced-for-the-2024-swcc-book-awards 2026-02-03T10:55:15-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/2024_SWCC_WEB.png?v=1770134115 Shortlists announced for the 2024 SWCC Book Awards Digital graphic. Text reads "Congratulations! 2024 SWCC Book Awards. Youth Category." Featured are the cover images of the shortlist. https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/winners-of-the-2025-ruth-and-sylvia-schwartz-childrens-book-awards-announced 2026-02-03T10:58:45-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/Ruth_and_Sylvia_Schwartz_Children_s_Book_Awards_2025_winner_web.png?v=1770134325 Winners of the 2025 Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Children's Book Awards announced Digital graphic. Text reads "Congratulations! Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Children's Book Awards." Featured are the cover images of The Little Regent and The New Girl. https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/lost-at-windy-river-wins-the-egghead-at-the-2025-doug-wright-awards 2026-02-03T11:01:07-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/Doug_Wright_Awards_-_winner.png?v=1770134467 Lost at Windy River wins the Egghead at the 2025 Doug Wright Awards Digital graphic. Text reads: "Congratulations! Doug Wright Awards. The Egghead: The Doug Wright Award for Best Kids' Book." Featured is the cover image of Lost at Windy River. https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/shortlists-announced-for-the-2025-2026-hackmatack-childrens-choice-book-award 2026-02-03T11:04:25-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/Hackmatack_2024-2025_web.png?v=1770134665 Shortlists announced for the 2025-2026 Hackmatack Children's Choice Book Award Digital graphic. Text reads "Hackmatack Children's Choice Book Award 2025-2026." https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/the-outsmarters-by-deborah-ellis-wins-2025-iode-violet-downey-book-award-for-childrens-literature 2026-02-03T11:06:05-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/2025_IODE_Violet_Downey_-_winner_web.png?v=1770134765 The Outsmarters by Deborah Ellis wins 2025 IODE Violet Downey Book Award for Children's Literature Digital graphic. Text reads "Congratulations! IODE Violet Downey Book Award for Children's Literature." https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/winners-announced-for-the-2025-alberta-literary-awards 2026-02-03T11:09:01-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/2025_Alberta_Literary_Awards_-_winner.png?v=1770134941 Winners announced for the 2025 Alberta Literary Awards Digital graphic. Text reads "Congratulations! Alberta Literary Awards. R. Ross Annett Award of Children's Literature." Featured is the cover image of This Land is a Lullaby. https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/valerie-sherrard-wins-ann-connor-brimer-award-at-the-2025-atlantic-book-awards 2026-02-03T11:10:34-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/Ann_Connor_Brimer_Award_2025_-_winner_web.png?v=1770135034 Valerie Sherrard wins Ann Connor Brimer Award at the 2025 Atlantic Book Awards Digital graphic. Text reads "Ann Connor Brimer Award for Atlantic Canadian Children's Literature." Featured is the cover image of Standing on Neptune, as well as the jury citation. https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/valerie-sherrard-wins-inaugural-books-for-young-readers-award-at-the-new-brunswick-book-awards 2026-02-03T11:12:42-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/2025_NB_Book_Awards_winner_-_web.png?v=1770135162 Valerie Sherrard wins inaugural Books for Young Readers Award at the New Brunswick Book Awards Digital graphic. Text reads "Congratulations! New Brunswick Book Awards — Books for Young Readers Award." Featured is the cover image of An Unbalanced Force. https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/winners-announced-for-the-2024-willow-awards 2026-02-03T11:14:50-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/2024_Willow_Award_winners_web.png?v=1770135290 Winners announced for the 2024 Willow Awards Digital graphic. Text reads "Congratulations. Featured are the winners of the Shining Willow, Diamond Willow and Snow Willow. https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/sigmund-brouwer-wins-best-juvenile-ya-crime-book-at-the-crime-writers-of-canada-awards 2026-02-03T11:16:43-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/Crime_Writers_of_Canada_2025_winner_web.png?v=1770135403 Sigmund Brouwer wins Best Juvenile / YA Crime Book at the Crime Writers of Canada Awards Digital graphic. Text reads "Congratulations! Crime Writers of Canda Best Juvenile/YA Crime Book." Featured is the cover image of Shock Wave. https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/winners-announced-for-the-2024-2025-hackmatack-childrens-choice-book-award 2026-02-03T11:18:02-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/Hackmatack_2024-2025_web_1.png?v=1770135482 Winners announced for the 2024-2025 Hackmatack Children's Choice Book Award Digital graphic. Text reads "Congratulations! Hackmatack Children's Choice Book Award." Featured are the cover images of the winning titles. https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/winners-of-the-red-cedar-book-awards-announced 2026-02-03T11:19:51-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/Red_Cedar_Book_Awards.png?v=1770135591 Winners of the Red Cedar Book Awards announced Digital graphic. Text reads "Congratulations! Red Cedar Book Awards." The cover images of Silverwing: The Graphic Novel and Alone are featured. https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/winners-of-the-joan-betty-stuchner-oy-vey-funniest-children-s-book-award-announced 2026-02-03T11:21:18-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/Joan_Betty_Stuchner_Award.png?v=1770135678 Winners of the Joan Betty Stuchner – Oy Vey! – Funniest Children’s Book Award announced https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/nominees-announced-for-the-2025-will-eisner-comic-industry-awards 2026-02-03T11:22:36-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/Will_Eisner_Comic_Industry_Awards_-_2025_nominees.png?v=1770135756 Nominees announced for the 2025 Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards Digital graphic. Text reads "Congratulations! Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards." Featured are the cover images of Bog Myrtle, Club Microbe and The Gulf. https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/shortlists-announced-for-the-2025-ruth-and-sylvia-schwartz-childrens-book-awards 2026-02-03T11:23:56-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/Ruth_and_Sylvia_Schwartz_Children_s_Book_Awards_2025_1.png?v=1770135836 Shortlists announced for the 2025 Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Children's Book Awards Digital graphic. Text reads "Congratulations! Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Children's Book Awards." Graphic features the cover images of the shortlisted titles. https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/winners-announced-for-the-2025-forest-of-reading%C2%AE 2026-02-03T11:26:33-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/Forest_of_Reading_2025_winners_1.png?v=1770135993 Winners announced for the 2025 Forest of Reading® https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/winners-of-the-2025-chocolate-lily-book-awards-announced 2026-02-03T11:28:02-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/Chocolate_Lily_Book_Awards_2025_-_web_feature.png?v=1770136082 Winners of the 2025 Chocolate Lily Book Awards announced Digital graphic. Text reads "Congratulations! Chocolate Lily Book Awards." Featured are the cover images of the three winners. https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/victoria-koops-wins-the-young-adult-literature-award-at-the-saskatchewan-book-awards 2026-02-03T11:30:11-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/SK_Book_Awards_-_YA_2025.png?v=1770136211 Victoria Koops wins the Young Adult Literature Award at the Saskatchewan Book Awards Digital graphic. Text reads "Congratulations! Saskatchewa Book Awards Young Adult Literature Award." Featured are the cover images of the winner and finalists. https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/nominees-announced-for-the-2025-doug-wright-awards 2026-02-03T11:31:55-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/Doug_Wright_Awards_2025_nominees.png?v=1770136315 Nominees announced for the 2025 Doug Wright Awards Digital graphic. Text reads "Congratulations! Doug Wright Awards." Featured are the cover images of the shortlisted titles. https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/winners-announced-for-the-alcuin-society-s-awards-for-excellence-in-book-design-in-canada 2026-02-03T11:33:21-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/Alcuin_2025_1.png?v=1770136401 Winners announced for the Alcuin Society’s Awards for Excellence in Book Design in Canada Digital graphic. Text reads "Congratulations! Alcuin Society Awards for Excellence in Book Design in Canada." Graphic features the covers images of the winners and honourable mentions. https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/congratulations-to-the-winners-of-the-2025-manitoba-young-readers-choice-awards 2026-02-03T11:34:46-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/MYRCA_2025_winners_-_web_feature_1.png?v=1770136486 Congratulations to the winners of the 2025 Manitoba Young Readers' Choice Awards Digital graphic. Text reads "Congratulations! 2025 Manitoba Young Readers' Choice Awards." Graphic features the winner and honour book in each category—MYRCA Sundogs and MYRCA Northern Lights. https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/shortlists-announced-for-the-2025-crime-writers-of-canada-awards 2026-02-03T11:36:33-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/Crime_Writers_of_Canada_Awards_2025_-_web_feature.png?v=1770136593 Shortlists announced for the 2025 Crime Writers of Canada Awards https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/isabella-fassler-wins-2024-elizabeth-mrazik-cleaver-canadian-picture-book-award-for-garbage-gulls 2026-03-28T19:54:35-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/2024_Cleaver_winner_-_web_feature_1.png?v=1774742075 Isabella Fassler wins 2024 Elizabeth Mrazik-Cleaver Canadian Picture Book Award for Garbage Gulls Digital graphic. Text reads "Congratulations! Elizabeth Mrazik-Cleaver Canadian Picture Book Award." Features the book covers of the winner and two honour books. https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/ibby-canada-presents-the-2024-claude-aubry-award-for-distinguished-service-in-children-s-literature-to-maria-martella-and-france-desmarais 2026-02-03T11:42:18-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/Claude_Aubry_2024.png?v=1770136938 IBBY Canada presents the 2024 Claude Aubry Award for distinguished service in children’s literature to Maria Martella and France Desmarais Digital graphic. Text reads "Congratulations! Claude Aubry Award." Graphic features photos of recipients Maria Martella and France Desmarais. https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/shortlists-announced-for-the-2025-bc-and-yukon-book-prizes 2026-04-14T18:13:27-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/BC_and_Yukon_Book_Prizes_2025_2.png?v=1776204807 Shortlists announced for the 2025 BC and Yukon Book Prizes Digital graphic. Text reads "BC and Yukon Book Prizes. Christie Harris Illustrated Children's Literature Prize. Sheila A. Egoff Children's Literature Prize. Cover images of the finalists are featured. https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/canadian-titles-make-kirkus-reviews-best-books-of-the-21st-century-so-far-list 2026-02-03T11:54:42-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/Kirkus_Reviews_Best_Books_of_the_21st_Century_So_Far.png?v=1770137682 Canadian titles make Kirkus Reviews' Best Books of the 21st Century (So Far) list https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/nominees-announced-for-the-2025-willow-awards 2026-02-03T11:57:55-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/2025_Willow_Award_Nominees.png?v=1770137875 Nominees announced for the 2025 Willow Awards Digital graphic. Text reads "2025 Willow Awards." Book cover images of the nominees are featured. https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/finalists-announced-for-the-2025-alberta-literary-awards 2026-02-03T12:00:16-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/2025_Alberta_Literary_Awards.png?v=1770138016 Finalists announced for the 2025 Alberta Literary Awards https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/finalists-announced-for-the-2025-ann-connor-brimer-award-for-atlantic-canadian-childrens-literature 2026-02-03T12:02:09-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/2025_Ann_Connor_Brimer.png?v=1770138129 Finalists announced for the 2025 Ann Connor Brimer Award for Atlantic Canadian Children's Literature https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/shortlists-announced-for-the-new-brunswick-book-awards 2026-02-03T12:55:24-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/2025_NB_Book_Awards.png?v=1770141324 Shortlists announced for the New Brunswick Book Awards Digital graphic. Colourful leaves border the top and bottom edges. The text reads "Congratulations! New Brunswick Book Awards." Fetaured are the three cover images of the finalists. https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/shortlist-announced-for-the-2025-iode-jean-throop-book-award 2026-02-03T12:57:10-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/2025_IODE_Jean_Throop_Award_Book.png?v=1770141430 Shortlist announced for the 2025 IODE Jean Throop Book Award Digital graphic. Text reads "Congratulations! IODE Jean Throop Book Award." Featured are the cover images of the five finalists. https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/tundra-book-group-announces-indigenous-focused-children-s-imprint-swift-water-books 2026-02-03T13:00:58-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/Website_feature_images_30e78f49-bcd5-4b47-98a0-1a9717b36f98.png?v=1770141658 Tundra Book Group announces Indigenous-focused children’s imprint, Swift Water Books A digital graphic features photo of author/editor David A. Robertson, a Cree man with dark shoulder length hair and a beard. Next to David is the new Swift Water logo. https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/announcing-the-10-finalists-for-the-2024-elizabeth-mrazik-cleaver-canadian-picture-book-award 2026-02-03T13:04:35-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/Cleaver_2024.png?v=1770141875 Announcing the 10 finalists for the 2024 Elizabeth Mrazik-Cleaver Canadian Picture Book Award Digital graphic. Text reads "Congratulations Elizabeth Mrazik-Cleaver Canadian Picture Book Award." Features the book covers of the ten finalists. https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/orca-book-publishers-is-a-finalist-for-the-2025-bologna-prize-for-the-best-children-s-publishers-of-the-year 2026-02-03T13:06:54-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/BOP_Bologna_Prize.png?v=1770142014 Orca Book Publishers is a finalist for the 2025 Bologna Prize for the Best Children’s Publishers of the Year Digital graphic. Text reads "BOP Bologna Prize. Best Children's Publishers of the Year." https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/polar-wins-2024-lane-anderson-award 2026-02-03T13:09:17-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/2024_Lane_Anderson_Award.png?v=1770142157 Polar wins 2024 Lane Anderson Award Digital graphic. Text reads "Congratulations! 2024 Lane Anderson Award. Winner — Young Reader. Polar: Wildlife at the End of the Earth, by L.E. Carmichael and Byron Eggenschwiler. Features cover image of Polar. https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/the-2025-rainbow-book-list-features-16-canadian-titles 2026-02-03T13:12:00-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/2025_Rainbow_Books_List.png?v=1770142320 The 2025 Rainbow Book List features 16 Canadian titles Digital graphic featuring a collage of book covers. Text reads "2025 Rainbow Book List Canadian Selections." https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/june-hurs-a-crane-among-wolves-named-an-honour-book-for-the-2025-walter-dean-myers-awards 2026-02-03T13:14:13-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/Walter_Dean_Myers_Award.png?v=1770142453 June Hur's A Crane Among Wolves named an honour book for the 2025 Walter Dean Myers Awards Digital graphic. Text reads "Walter Dean Myers Awards 2025 Honour Book - Teen Category. A Crane AMong Wolves by June Hur." https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/canadians-honoured-at-alas-2025-youth-media-awards 2026-02-03T13:16:27-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/2025_ALA_Youth_Media_Awards.png?v=1770142587 Canadians honoured at ALA's 2025 Youth Media Awards Digital graphic. Text reads "2025 ALA Youth Media Awards." https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/usbby-announces-the-2025-outstanding-international-books-list 2026-02-03T13:18:54-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/USBBY_OIB_2025.png?v=1770142734 USBBY announces the 2025 Outstanding International Books List Digital graphic. Text reads "USBBY | Outstanding International Books 2025." 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Canadian Selections, 2025." https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/margie-wolfe-transfers-ownership-of-second-story-press 2026-02-03T13:28:24-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/Second_Story_Press_-_Phuong_Troung.png?v=1770143304 Margie Wolfe transfers ownership of Second Story Press Digital graphic featuring Second Story Press' logo and a photo of Phuong Truong. https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/2025-forest-of-reading%C2%AE-nominated-titles-announced 2026-02-03T13:43:21-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/Forest_of_Reading_2025_noms.png?v=1770144201 2025 Forest of Reading® nominated titles announced Digital graphic featuring a collage of book covers. Text reads "Forest of Reading-Foret de la lecture." https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/book-lists/innovative-illustrations-book-list 2026-02-17T11:53:39-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/Bookmark_-_Innovative_Illustrations_52b7f9c9-8167-44c7-9c17-4c15ac8ec389.png?v=1771347219 Innovative Illustrations Book List Digital graphic featuring a collage of book covers. Text reads "Innovative Illustrations Book List." https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/book-lists/feeling-nostalgic-book-list 2026-05-05T11:42:49-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/Book_List_feature_images_1_b569d824-2d18-489d-98b6-9c757688adf2.png?v=1777995769 Feeling Nostalgic: Canadian Historical Fiction books for teens and tweens Digital graphic featuring cover illustration of I Won't Feel This Way Forever (Orca Book Publishers, 2025) https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/creators-corner/author-interview-kim-spencer 2026-08-28T10:38:18-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/Kim_Spencer_d2df7232-671e-483f-a469-1817d74da668.png?v=1787927898 Here for a Good Time: Award-winning author Kim Spencer's first novel for young adults Digital graphic with photo of Kim Spencer https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/orca-tundra-and-milky-way-picture-books-shortlisted-for-the-bologna-prize-for-the-best-children-s-publishers-of-the-year 2026-02-06T12:32:32-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/BOP_2026_web.png?v=1770399152 Orca, Tundra, and Milky Way Picture Books shortlisted for the Bologna Prize for the Best Children’s Publishers of the Year Digital graphic. 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Text reads "Forest of Reading nominated for the IBBY-Asahi Reading Promotion Award." https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/shortlist-announced-for-the-2026-iode-jean-throop-book-award 2026-03-17T21:20:34-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/IODE_Jean_Throop_Book_Award_2026_-_finalists_web.png?v=1773796834 Shortlist announced for the 2026 IODE Jean Throop Book Award Digital graphic. Text reads "Congratulations! IODE Jean Throop Book Award. 2026 Finalists." https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/shortlists-announced-for-the-2026-saskatchewan-books-awards 2026-05-05T09:59:52-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/Saskatchewan_Book_Awards_2026_-_finalists_web_eac2ece2-f5e0-475f-ab12-b632f2615b9b.png?v=1777989592 Shortlists announced for the 2026 Saskatchewan Books Awards Digital graphic. Text reads "Saskatchewan Book Awards. 2026 Finalists." Featuring the book covers of the finalists. https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/reviews/we-recommend-march-2026 2026-03-24T14:45:04-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/We_Recommend_-_March_2026.png?v=1774377904 We Recommend: March 2026 Digital graphic featuring book cover images. Text reads "Recommend." https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/canadian-titles-honoured-at-2025-freeman-book-awards 2026-03-22T21:38:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/2025_Freeman_Book_Awards_web_06b53683-7f0c-4640-a581-abb5e5de3508.png?v=1774229880 Canadian titles honoured at 2025 Freeman Book Awards Digital graphic. Text reads "2025 Freeman Book Awards. Canadian Honourable Mentions and Titles of Note." https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/corey-lius-hes-so-possessed-with-me-named-finalist-for-38th-lambda-literary-awards 2026-03-22T22:19:01-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/2026_Lambda_Literary_Awards_web.png?v=1774232341 Corey Liu's He's So Possessed with Me named finalist for 38th Lambda Literary Awards 'igital graphic. Text reads "Lamdba Literary Awards. Finalist, LGBTQ+ Young Adult. He's So Possessed with Me by Corey Liu. Little, Brown Books for Young Readers." Featured is the cover image of He's So Possessed with Me. https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/book-lists/earth-day-book-list 2026-04-21T13:17:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/Book_List_feature_images_1_311cb371-3e8b-47d9-a6cb-f67313736116.png?v=1776791820 17 Canadian books for kids and teens to read for Earth Day Earth Day Book List feature image from cover of A Promise to Protect (Heritage House Publishing, 2025) https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/feature-articles/beyond-the-headlines-what-joyce-grant-and-gregor-craigie-taught-me-about-surviving-the-digital-flood 2026-03-25T16:00:21-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/Beyond_the_Headlines_-_web.png?v=1774468821 Beyond the Headlines: What Joyce Grant and Gregor Craigie Taught Me About Surviving the Digital Flood Digital graphic featuring headshots of Joyce Grant and Gregor Craigie with cover images of books—Can You Believe It? and Sticking to the Facts. https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/book-lists/bookmark-march-2026 2026-03-24T21:04:21-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/Bookmark_-_March_2026.png?v=1774400661 Bookmark! 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Text reads "Congratulations! Elizabeth Mrazik-Cleaver Canadian Picture Book Award." Features the winner and honour book cover images. https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/five-canadian-titles-nominated-to-the-2026-ibby-honour-list 2026-03-30T22:18:39-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/2026_Honour_List_-_Canadian_nominations_web.png?v=1774923519 Five Canadian titles nominated to the 2026 IBBY Honour List Digital graphic. Text reads "2026 IBBY Honour List. Canadian Selections." https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/ibby-canada-announces-the-canadian-selections-to-the-2027-outstanding-books-for-young-people-with-disabilities 2026-03-31T14:56:23-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/2027_Outstanding_Books_for_Young_People_with_Disabilities_web.png?v=1774983383 IBBY Canada announces the Canadian selections to the 2027 Outstanding Books for Young People with Disabilities https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/finalists-announced-for-the-2026-ann-connor-brimer-award-for-atlantic-canadian-childrens-literature 2026-04-01T22:39:36-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/Atlantic_Book_Awards_-_Ann_Connor_Brimer_finalists_web_1_c11d9e7e-6c8a-4a81-b415-296fb1cfb9e0.png?v=1775097576 Finalists announced for the 2026 Ann Connor Brimer Award for Atlantic Canadian Children's Literature Digital graphic featuring the book covers of the five finalists. Text reads "Ann Connor Brimer Award for Atlantic Canadian Children's Literature." https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/finalists-announced-for-the-2026-alberta-literary-awards 2026-04-01T22:39:24-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/Alberta_Literary_Awards_-_finalists_web_0150e4c3-7fd4-4295-9694-69700fcca82f.png?v=1775097564 Finalists announced for the 2026 Alberta Literary Awards Digital graphic. Text reads "R. Ross Annett Award for Children's Literature. 2026 Finalists." Featured are the book covers of the three finalists, along with the Alberta Literary Awards digital seal. https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/nominees-announced-for-2026-willow-awards 2026-04-02T11:05:03-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/2026_Willow_Award_nominees_b079c2a5-4a0b-4c7f-8f12-5d39f8f2e147.png?v=1775142303 Nominees announced for 2026 Willow Awards Digital graphic. Text reads "Willow Awards. 2026 Nominees." https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/shortlists-announced-for-the-2026-new-brunswick-book-awards 2026-04-10T13:53:18-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/2026_NB_Book_Awards_fa2ca84f-fd98-4f80-9cee-900df642875c.svg?v=1775843598 Shortlists announced for the 2026 New Brunswick Book Awards Digital graphic for New Brunswick Book Awards finalists with book covers and award logo. https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/jon-klassen-wins-the-2026-astrid-lindgren-memorial-award 2026-04-14T12:36:51-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/ALMA_2026_winner_-_Jon_Klassen_web_4c9f1dcc-1078-46ce-aa2a-364cf17ba522.png?v=1776184611 Jon Klassen wins the 2026 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award Digital graphic featuring a photo of illustrator Jon Klassen. Text reads "Congratulations! Jon Klassen. Winner of the 2026 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award." https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/tundra-books-named-best-childrens-publisher-of-the-year-in-north-america 2026-04-14T18:04:48-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/BOP_2026_winner_web_24a7b38c-5653-4180-ab24-599928ff8977.png?v=1776204288 Tundra Books named Best Children's Publisher of the Year in North America Digital graphic. Features BOP logo, as well as logo for Tundra Books. Text reads "Congratulations! Bologna Prize for Best Children's Publisher of the Year. Winner, North America." https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/shortlists-announced-for-the-2026-bc-and-yukon-book-prizes 2026-04-14T19:03:09-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/BC_and_Yukon_Book_Prizes_2026_-_finalists_web_b4b99298-3ff8-46cb-b04b-3309011de847.png?v=1776207789 Shortlists announced for the 2026 BC and Yukon Book Prizes Digital graphic. Text reads "BC and Yukon Book Prizes. Christie Harris Illustrated Children's Literature Prize. Sheila A. Egoff Children's Literature Prize. Cover images of the finalists are featured. https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/book-creator-profiles/author-illustrator-kelly-collier-brings-humour-and-heart-to-multiple-projects-this-fall 2026-04-17T09:35:01-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/Kelly_Collier_web_feature_image_40d0d392-7a56-4665-9879-fc4e0c078f08.png?v=1776432901 Author-Illustrator Kelly Collier Brings Humour and Heart to Multiple Projects this Fall Digital graphic featuring an illustration from How to Be Brave Like a Snail and photo of author-illustrator Kelly Collier. Text reads "Kelly Collier." https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/t-is-for-terry-wins-2026-iode-jean-throop-book-award 2026-04-20T16:51:49-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/IODE_Jean_Throop_Book_Award_2026_-_finalists_web_1.png?v=1776718309 T Is for Terry wins 2026 IODE Jean Throop Book Award Digital graphic featuring the cover image of T Is for Terry. Text reads "IODE Jean Throop Book Award 2026. T Is for Terry: An ABC of Courage. Written by Denise Dias. Illustrated by Noémie Gionet Landry. Scholastic Canada." https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/spotlight-on-new-book-creators/keep-your-eye-on-jess-hannigan 2026-08-28T10:01:46-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/Jess_Hannigan_Feature_Image_1_236e36e7-b04a-492f-a397-f4dba2a8bae6.png?v=1787925706 Keep Your Eye On: Jess Hannigan Digital graphic featuring an illustration from Spider in the Well. Inset is a photo of author-illustrator Jess Hannigan. https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/feature-articles/let-s-get-outdoors-with-books-exploring-the-natural-world 2026-09-22T16:13:49-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/Feature_Image_Let_s_Get_Outdoors_with_Books_2_c4ef9ae0-5615-4c3d-aa99-3469fb3fa7ef.png?v=1790108029 Let’s Get Outdoors with Books: Exploring the Natural World Cover Image of a cartoon boy reading by a tree and a green slug looking at him, over a green background with the title "get outdoors with books" https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/book-lists/bookmark-april-2026 2026-04-24T13:32:15-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/Bookmark_April2026.png?v=1777051935 Bookmark! Hot Off the Press Digital graphic featuring cover images. Text reads "Bookmark! 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Summer Reads A collection of book covers featured on the Bookmark: Summer Reads list https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/spotlight-on-new-book-creators/keep-your-eye-on-shannon-bramer 2026-08-28T10:02:13-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/KYEO_-_Shannon_Bramer_febc8f95-a0c0-41d7-bde0-4a5ca19b054b.png?v=1787925733 Keep Your Eye On: Shannon Bramer Digital graphic featuring a photo of author-poet Shannon Bramer, as well as the cover images of Nightmare Jones, Climbing Shadows; and Robot, Unicorn, Queen. https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/reviews/we-recommend-april-2026 2026-05-11T11:25:03-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/We_Recommend-Apr2026_d917a454-14d3-4506-bba0-95e706f308be.png?v=1778513103 We Recommend: April 2026 Digital graphic featuring book cover images. Text reads "We Recommend." https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/book-creator-profiles/from-macdonald-hall-to-hypergifted-gordon-korman-s-decades-long-career-is-far-from-over 2026-04-27T13:43:24-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/Profile_-_Gordon_Korman.png?v=1777311804 From Macdonald Hall to Hypergifted, Gordon Korman’s decades-long career is far from over Digital graphic featuring a backdrop of red school lockers. Also featured is a photo of author Gordon Korman and the cover image of This Can't Be Happening at Macdonald Hall. https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/feature-articles/cheers-to-50-years 2026-04-27T14:14:51-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/Cheers_to_50_Years_article_a93fa365-a8ad-443c-9795-ee5a789055d8.png?v=1777313691 Cheers to 50 Years! Digital background. Includes the CCBC's 50th anniversary logo. 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Best Juvenile / YA Crime Book." https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/winners-announced-for-the-2025-alcuin-society-s-awards-for-excellence-in-book-design-in-canada 2026-04-29T11:23:57-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/Alcuin_2025_1_afcafd2c-ea40-46fb-9f6b-933cad298889.png?v=1777476237 Winners announced for the 2025 Alcuin Society’s Awards for Excellence in Book Design in Canada Digital graphic featuring cover images of winners and honourable mentions. Text reads "Congratulations! Alcuin Society Awards for Excellence in Book Design in Canada 2025." https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/in-memoriam-nhung-tran-davies 2026-05-01T15:53:40-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/Nhung_N._Tran-Davies_d1c31387-3a4f-445f-b4b8-1598f44826f2.png?v=1777665220 In memoriam: Nhung N. Tran-Davies Digital garphic featuring a photo of author Nhung N. Tran-Davies, along with the book covers of her books: The Doll, Ten Cents a Pound, A Grain of Rice, and Green Papayas. Text reads "Remembering Nhung N. Tran-Davies." https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/from-the-editor/from-the-editor-april-2026 2026-05-01T16:25:02-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/From_the_Editor_-_April_2026_d3343b52-7ed9-44ae-9105-1affbaae7e92.png?v=1777667102 From the Editor: April 2026 Digital graphic featuring a old fashioned typewriter. Text reads "From the Editor. April 2026." https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/feature-articles/summertime-coming-of-age-stories-capturing-the-wonders-of-childhood 2026-09-22T16:12:08-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/Cover_Image_for_Summertime_Coming-of-Age_Stories_c683254e-979b-4f1b-94f8-b8fba2e5bbea.png?v=1790107928 Summertime Coming-of Age-Stories: Capturing the Wonders of Childhood Cover image for "Summertime Coming-of Age-Stories" with sun graphic and multiple books covers from the article list https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/feature-articles/reading-staycation-travelling-across-canada-through-the-pages-of-a-book 2026-09-22T16:09:45-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/Feature_Image_for_Reading_Staycation_34_Summer_2025.png?v=1790107785 Reading Staycation: Travelling Across Canada Through the Pages of a Book Digital graphic. Text reads "Reading Staycation. 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March 2026." https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/kristy-jackson-named-double-winner-at-the-2026-saskatchewan-book-awards 2026-05-05T11:07:04-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/Saskatchewan_Book_Awards_2026_-_winners_web.png?v=1777993624 Kristy Jackson named double winner at the 2026 Saskatchewan Book Awards https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/book-lists/canadian-books-for-kids-and-teens-to-read-for-asian-heritage-month 2026-05-06T11:05:56-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/Book_List_feature_images_2ff0d744-c713-4c57-b90c-b2e47ef0bf1f.png?v=1778079956 19 new Canadian books for kids and teens to read for Asian Heritage Month https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/second-story-press-launches-french-imprint-petites-lunettes 2026-05-05T13:13:23-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/Petites_Lunettes_0dd281ff-0c12-462b-84a9-4a3a93761652.png?v=1778001203 Second Story Press launches French imprint Petites Lunettes Digital graphic features the logo of Petites Lunettes, a French-language imprint from Second Story Press. https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/creators-corner/ya-author-alex-ritany-puts-on-a-twist-on-time-loops 2026-08-28T10:36:28-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/Alex_Ritany_a403968f-f19b-42b4-a2f1-3dcbc2462d67.png?v=1787927788 YA author Alex Ritany puts a twist on time loops Digital graphic with photo of Alex Ritany and cover of Maybe Tomorrow I'll Know https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/nominees-announced-for-the-2026-doug-wright-awards 2026-05-07T16:03:26-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/Doug_Wright_Awards_2026_nominees_47b8161c-21d9-4126-83e4-52d7f30bf520.png?v=1778184206 Nominees announced for the 2026 Doug Wright Awards Digital graphic. 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New and upcoming releases." https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/in-memoriam-amy-mathers 2026-05-25T16:47:48-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/Amy_Mathers_in_memoriam_f1d21df5-73d6-4d92-ac89-f2b60a74544c.png?v=1779742068 In memoriam: Amy Mathers https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/feature-articles/i-m-with-the-banned 2026-09-22T16:16:22-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/I_m_With_the_Banned-Feature_Image-Spring_2025_e1c3be32-8afd-44ce-8123-05bf60043245.png?v=1790108182 I’m With the Banned Solo photos of the interviewed authors on a red and black background with the title "I'm With The Banned." https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/shortlist-announced-for-the-2026-iode-violet-downey-book-award 2026-05-26T08:59:02-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/2026_IODE_Violet_Downey_Book_Award_-_shortlist_web_1cc9d9c6-2273-4490-9d9b-d37caa188540.png?v=1779800342 Shortlist announced for the 2026 IODE Violet Downey Book Award Digital graphic featuring the cover images of the five finalists. Text reads "IODE Violet Downey Book Award. 2026 Finalists." https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/feature-articles/how-book-news-changed-my-life 2026-09-22T16:18:18-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/Amy_Mathers_CCBN-Feature_Image-Spring_2025_4e544eda-ae3e-4cb9-8906-763bc0878d3c.png?v=1790108298 How Book News Changed My Life Image of Amy Mathers and six Book News covers on a peach colour background with the title "How Book News Changed My Life." https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/creators-corner/brandon-mitchells-legendary-graphic-novel-series-continues 2026-08-28T10:35:58-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/Brandon_Mitchell_704db5a1-99e0-4936-b602-dc260ee9e6ea.png?v=1787927758 The Search for Gluscap: Brandon Mitchell's legendary graphic novel series continues Digital graphic featuring Brandon Mitchell and cover of The Search for Gluscap https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/from-the-editor/from-the-editor-may-2026 2026-05-26T19:20:18-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/From_the_Editor_-_May_2026_a5afda57-781a-4c1d-a7dc-a5cc3fa51a3b.png?v=1779837618 From the Editor: May 2026 Digital graphic featuring a old fashioned typewriter. 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Text reads "Congratulations! 2026 PEI Book Awards. Winner, Children's Literature." https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/nominees-announced-for-the-2026-will-eisner-comic-industry-awards 2026-05-27T22:33:27-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/Eisner_Award_2026_-_shortlist_web_73041ac1-df7f-4256-87b0-49aa130eb6b6.png?v=1779935607 Nominees announced for the 2026 Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards Digital graphic featuring the Canadian nominees. Text reads "Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards. 2026 nominees." https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/winners-announced-for-the-2026-hackmatack-childrens-choice-book-award 2026-05-28T12:41:29-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/Hackmatack_2026_-_winner_web_3ca527fd-6c78-48ac-a85f-2102284159d7.png?v=1779986489 Winners announced for the 2026 Hackmatack Children's Choice Book Award Digital graphic featuring the cover images of the winning titles. Text reads "Hackmatack Children's Choice Book Award." https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/book-lists/canadian-books-for-kids-and-teens-to-read-for-pride-month 2026-06-01T15:10:33-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/Book_List_feature_images_cbfdb294-ccb1-4833-85b3-7a80c25b24d9.png?v=1780341033 16 new Canadian books for kids and teens to read for Pride Month Feature image with illustration from Rainbow Boy and The Pride Parade (Beaming Books, 2025) https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/winners-announced-for-the-2025-willow-awards 2026-05-28T18:37:01-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/Willow_Awards_2025_winner_web_d5f9900f-00f2-462b-bfd4-31a796ee61e3.png?v=1780007821 Winners announced for the 2025 Willow Awards Digital graphic featuring the cover images of the winners. Text reads "Willow Awards. 2025 Winners." https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/charis-cotter-wins-best-juvenile-ya-crime-book-at-the-2026-crime-writers-of-canada-awards 2026-05-29T09:04:17-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/CWC_2026_winner_web_293baab7-e657-42f8-b984-b1eefe47890e.png?v=1780059857 Charis Cotter wins Best Juvenile / YA Crime Book at the 2026 Crime Writers of Canada Awards Digital graphic featuring the cover image of The Mystery of the Haunted Dance Hall. Text reads "Crime Writers of Canada Awards. Best Juvenile/YA Crime Book." https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/feature-articles/censorship-in-canadian-schools 2026-09-22T16:25:13-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/Censorship_in_Canadian_Schools_Image_3-Spring_2025_f7a67fc2-a516-4975-97f8-bdc56e994aed.png?v=1790108713 Censorship in Canadian Schools The title "Censorship in Canadian Schools" and a red X on a light grey background along with book covers of some books that went through Canadian school bans. https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/jennifer-mcgrath-and-evan-jones-honoured-at-the-2026-new-brunswick-book-awards 2026-06-01T10:43:58-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/2026_NB_Book_Awards_-_winners_web_8dd6420c-ffd9-43e3-937a-045ddd3316e9.png?v=1780325038 Jennifer McGrath and Evan Jones honoured at the 2026 New Brunswick Book Awards Digital graphic featuring the cover image of The Pony and the Starling and What to Do When You Don’t Know What to Do. Text reads "New Brunswick Book Awards, Winners." https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/in-memoriam-eugenie-fernandes 2026-06-02T09:51:30-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/Eugenie_Fernandes_c890b188-2394-4f2c-8b5a-e72877b815c8.png?v=1780408290 In memoriam: Eugenie Fernandes Digital graphic featuring artwork from the 2011 Book Week poster by author-illustrator Eugenie Fernandes. Text reads "Remembering Eugenie Fernandes." https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/book-lists/new-canadian-books-for-kids-and-teens-to-read-for-indigenous-history-month 2026-06-04T12:00:08-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/Book_List_feature_images_4281b60c-1bd3-4c1b-855c-ed43ba30759c.png?v=1780588808 20 new Canadian books for kids and teens to read for Indigenous History Month https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/shortlists-announced-for-the-2026-2027-hackmatack-childrens-choice-book-award 2026-06-03T10:07:26-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/Hackmatack_2026-2027_shortlists_web_72979b78-1987-4599-badf-8798054cf002.png?v=1780495646 Shortlists announced for the 2026-2027 Hackmatack Children's Choice Book Award Digital graphic featuring a collage of cover images. Text reads "Hackmatack Children's Choice Award 2026-2027." https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/lauren-soloy-wins-ann-connor-brimer-award-at-the-2026-atlantic-book-awards 2026-06-05T12:15:28-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/Atlantic_Book_Awards_-_Ann_Connor_Brimer_winner_web_1_756939f4-52ca-4444-aeee-7c0df160b78a.png?v=1780676128 Lauren Soloy wins Ann Connor Brimer Award at the 2026 Atlantic Book Awards Digital graphic featuring the cover image of The Newest Gnome. Text reads "Ann Connor Brimer Award for Atlantic Canadian Children's Literature." https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/ali-bryan-wins-r-ross-annett-award-for-children-s-literature-at-the-2026-alberta-literary-awards 2026-06-08T09:24:49-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/Alberta_Literary_Awards_-_winner_web_a0228ebd-d51f-4902-8589-db68ca02e289.png?v=1780925089 Ali Bryan wins R. Ross Annett Award for Children’s Literature at the 2026 Alberta Literary Awards Digital graphic featuring the cover image of Takedown. Text reads "R. Ross Annett Award for Children's Literature. Takedown by Ali Bryan. DCB Young Readers. 2026 Winner." https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/winners-2026-doug-wright-awards-announced 2026-06-08T12:39:14-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/Doug_Wright_Award_2026_-_winner.png?v=1780936753 Winners of the 2026 Doug Wright Awards announced Digital graphic featuring the cover image of Howler Reef. Text reads "Doug Wright Awards. The Egghead: The Doug Wright Award for Best Kids' Book. Howler Reef, by Mike Deas and Nancy Deas. Orca Book Publishers." https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/robot-island-by-cary-fagan-wins-2026-iode-violet-downey-book-award-for-childrens-literature 2026-06-11T11:52:49-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/Violet_Downey_winner_2026_web_edd55a70-b384-4b44-a40a-687aff4d4323.png?v=1781193169 Robot Island by Cary Fagan wins 2026 IODE Violet Downey Book Award for Children's Literature Digital graphic featuring the cover image of Robot Island. Text reads "Congratulations! IODE Violet Downey Book Award for Children's Literature. Robot Island by Cary Fagan. Tundra Books." https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/winners-announced-for-the-2025-2026-red-cedar-book-awards 2026-06-15T15:34:33-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/Red_Cedar_Book_Awards_2026_4c986f9c-0604-4d30-8d51-ea42bb941f7b.png?v=1781552073 Winners announced for the 2025-2026 Red Cedar Book Awards Digital graphic featuring the cover images of Iggy Included and Bird Eggs. Text reads "Congratulations! Red Cedar Book Awards." https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/shortlists-announced-for-the-2025-swcc-book-awards 2026-06-16T09:31:20-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/2025_SWCC_Awards_-_shortlist_web_c39036f4-e22c-4991-bf74-06b50f8e6fde.png?v=1781616680 Shortlists announced for the 2025 SWCC Book Awards Digital graphic featuring the cover images of Dad, Is it Time to Gather Mint?, The Gland Factory. and Together, a Forest. Text reads "2025 SWCC Book Awards. Finalists, Youth Category." https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/reviews/we-recommend-june-2026 2026-06-24T11:09:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/We_Recommend_June_2026_e593e1bb-726c-4342-b3b6-f42a2e07d0f3.png?v=1782313740 We Recommend: June 2026 Digital graphic featuring a collage of cover images. Text reads "We Recommend." https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/book-lists/bookmark-june-2026 2026-06-24T11:07:54-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/Bookmark_-_June_2026_a0af8def-6734-4bdf-8a8e-08a186a0d010.png?v=1782313674 Bookmark: Hot off the Press! Digital graphic featuring cover images. Text reads "Bookmark! New and upcoming releases." https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/margie-wolfe-honoured-with-2026-library-and-archives-canada-scholar-award 2026-06-17T11:30:27-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/2026_LAC_Scholar_Awards_c78be59a-3c51-400f-a7e8-8a086d568f6d.png?v=1781710227 Margie Wolfe honoured with 2026 Library and Archives Canada Scholar Award Digital graphic featuring a photo of Margie Wolfe. Text reads "Congratulations, Margie! 2026 Recipient, Library and Archives Canada Scholar Award." https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/feature-articles/queer-life-is-ordinary-life-middle-grade-novels-about-regular-queer-kids 2026-06-24T11:08:30-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/June_2026_-_Pride_Article_5c9849c8-58fa-4734-8673-6a558b5bec31.png?v=1782313710 Queer Life is Ordinary Life: Middle-Grade Novels About Regular Queer Kids Digital graphic with a watercolour rainbow background featuring a selection of 2SLGBTQIA+ book covers. Text reads "Queer Life is Ordinary Life." https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/finalists-announced-for-the-2026-high-plains-international-book-awards 2026-06-22T12:14:16-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/2026_High_Plains_Book_Awards_-_finalists_web_af5b6f0f-5e42-42e3-b678-87bffcfec739.png?v=1782144856 Finalists announced for the 2026 High Plains International Book Awards Digital graphic featuring the Canadian finalists. Text reads "High Plains International Book Awards. 2026 Finalists." https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/winners-of-the-2026-ruth-and-sylvia-schwartz-childrens-book-award-announced 2026-06-22T20:20:10-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/2026_Ruth_Sylvia_Schwartz_Award_-_winner_web_b4b70238-83ef-4731-b297-8701b8189fa0.png?v=1782174010 Winners of the 2026 Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Children's Book Award announced Digital graphic featuring the cover images of Chidori and We Bury Nothing. Text reads "Congratulations! Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Children's Book Awards." https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/from-the-editor/from-the-editor-june-2026 2026-06-24T11:13:10-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/From_the_Editor_-_June_2026_5396f6d2-7cfc-45ae-87dd-e200e1ac5520.png?v=1782313990 From the Editor: June 2026 Vintage typewriter with paper displaying 'From the Editor June 2026' on a lilac background. https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/book-lists/canadian-books-for-kids-and-teens-to-read-for-disability-pride-month 2026-06-29T17:00:22-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/Book_List_feature_images_14f64a04-f792-4ebc-9aac-ccfb31a11960.png?v=1782766822 11 new Canadian books for kids and teens to read for Disability Pride Month Disability Pride Month Banner featuring cover illustration of Benny on the Case (Beach Lane Books, 2025) https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/creators-corner/the-book-of-jupiter-robin-stevenson-crafts-a-cult-thriller-for-middle-readers 2026-08-28T10:35:30-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/Robin_Stevenson.png?v=1787927730 The Book of Jupiter: Robin Stevenson crafts a cult thriller for middle readers Digital graphic featuring cover of The Book of Jupiter and author photo of Robin Stevenson https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/shortlists-announced-for-the-2027-chocolate-lily-book-awards 2026-07-14T19:13:03-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/2027_Chocolate_Lily_Book_Awards_-_shortlists_web_54c0b056-ce47-4df9-8e9f-1fd71468369c.png?v=1784070783 Shortlists announced for the 2027 Chocolate Lily Book Awards Digital graphic featuring a collage of book covers. Text reads "Chocolate Lily Book Awards. 2027 Nominees." https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/canadian-titles-honoured-by-the-bank-street-college-of-education 2026-07-14T21:16:24-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/2026_Best_Children_s_Books_of_the_Year_web_8bf49ba9-a239-4e0f-bc21-69723008502b.png?v=1784078184 Canadian titles named Best Children's Books of the Year by the Children's Book Commitee of Bank Street College of Education Digital graphic. Text reads "Best Children's Books of the Year. 2026 Edition. Canadian Selections. Selected by the Children's Book Committee of Bank Street College of Education." https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/five-canadian-titles-make-cores-2026-excellence-in-childrens-and-young-adult-science-fiction-notable-lists 2026-07-15T11:01:47-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/Excellence_in_Children_s_and_YA_Science_Fiction_web_1_9ccf77ce-3405-44a9-85d0-da6ac9e07a07.png?v=1784127707 Five Canadian titles make Core's 2026 Excellence in Children's and Young Adult Science Fiction Notable Lists Digital graphic featuring cover images and the Core logo. Text reads "Excellence in Children's and Young Adult Science Fiction Notable Lists. Canadian Selections." https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/book-lists/bookmark-july-2026 2026-08-26T14:32:21-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/July_2026_Bookmark_e62b6607-2413-4be7-bffe-c90e08b597cd.png?v=1787769141 Bookmark! Hot Off the Press Digital graphic featuring a collage of book covers. Text reads "Bookmark! New and upcoming releases." https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/reviews/we-recommend-july-2026 2026-07-30T09:58:53-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/We_Recommend-July_2026_e59fee2c-ee9d-40ce-80d8-c580ce4338b0.png?v=1785419933 We Recommend: July 2026 Digital graphic featuring a collage of cover images. Text reads "We Recommend." https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/book-creator-profiles/from-silicon-valley-to-bedtime-stories-how-vicky-fang-is-engaging-kids-and-families-through-stem-based-books 2026-07-30T09:13:46-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/Vicky_Lang_Profile_Rectangle_1b405ef4-a7a3-4d79-a4b6-7e5500026fbc.png?v=1785417226 From Silicon Valley to Bedtime Stories: How Vicky Fang is Engaging Kids and Families Through STEM-based Books Digital graphic featuring photo of author Vicky Fang along with various book covers. https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/feature-articles/the-golden-age-of-children-s-non-fiction-advice-from-some-of-the-best-non-fiction-writers-and-illustrators-in-the-business 2026-07-30T08:39:45-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/The_Golden_Age_of_Non-Fiction_735dbcf3-eef2-494e-a497-8bd5246f5c62.png?v=1785415185 The Golden Age of Children’s Non-Fiction: Advice From Some of the Best Non-Fiction Writers and Illustrators in the Business Digital graphic with text that reads The Golden Age of Non-Fiction along with various book cover images. https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/spotlight-on-new-book-creators/keep-your-eye-on-helen-liang 2026-07-30T10:16:46-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/KYEO_Helen_Liang_Rectangle_a182724a-cd34-47b0-8d4f-da2bca43de82.png?v=1785421006 Keep Your Eye On: Helen Liang Digital graphic featuring photo of author Helen Liang and the cover image of Why Communities Need Engineers and Why Earth Needs Engineers. https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/from-the-editor/from-the-editor-july-2026 2026-07-30T10:02:12-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/From_the_Editor_-_July_2026_b2e876ed-4acf-4acb-9db8-03d9ae981fd8.png?v=1785420132 From the Editor: July 2026 Vintage typewriter with paper displaying 'From the Editor July 2026' on a coral background. https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/vclr-announces-the-shortlists-of-the-2026-sheila-barry-best-canadian-picturebook-of-the-year-award 2026-07-28T18:40:04-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/Sheila_Barry_Best_Canadian_Picture_Book_of_the_Year_Award_2026_-_finalists_web_f55ac182-1ee2-47c8-818c-6e1d2097d1ce.png?v=1785278404 VCLR announces the shortlists of the 2026 Sheila Barry Best Canadian Picturebook of the Year Award Digital graphic featuring the cover image of Head Full of Clouds, Little Shoes, The One About the Blackbird, and A Pond, a Poet, and Three Pests. Text reads "Sheila Barry Best Canadian Picturebook of the Year Award. 2026 Finalists." https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/mariko-tamaki-a-double-winner-at-the-2026-will-eisner-comic-industry-awards 2026-08-02T00:14:29-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/Eisner_Award_2026_-_shortlist_web_47e26d42-e5e9-4396-9755-0b13cf0e52e4.png?v=1785644069 Mariko Tamaki a double winner at the 2026 Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards Digital graphic featuring the cover image of This Place Kills Me. Text reads "Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards. Double Winner! Best Publication for Teens and Best Writer." https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/scbwi-announces-the-winners-and-honour-books-of-the-2025-crystal-kite-awards 2026-07-29T09:47:01-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/Crystal_Kit_Awards_2026_web_1_95101e0b-3606-405e-835b-bcbec185d096.png?v=1785332821 SCBWI announces the winners and honour books of the 2025 Crystal Kite Awards Digital graphic featuring the winners and honour book. Text reads "Crystal Kite Awards 2026." https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/spotlight-on-new-book-creators/keep-your-eye-on-curtis-campbell 2026-07-30T10:15:34-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/KYEO_RECTANGLE_Curtis_Campbell_df7ca5cb-41b8-485a-82c5-7c96c5090795.png?v=1785420934 Keep Your Eye On: Curtis Campbell Digital graphic featuring the cover images, as well as a photo of author Curtis Campbell. https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/jackie-khaliliehs-you-started-it-longlisted-for-the-2026-toronto-book-awards 2026-07-30T13:21:02-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/Toronto_Book_Awards_2026_-_longlist_web_38b03b71-a51c-427e-8e77-c446816b4b49.png?v=1785432062 Jackie Khalilieh's You Started It longlisted for the 2026 Toronto Book Awards Digital graphic featuring the cover image of You Started It. Text reads "Congratulations! Toronto Book Awards, 2026 Longlist. You Started It. Written by Jackie Khalilieh. Tundra Books." https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/book-lists/canadian-books-for-kids-and-teens-inspired-by-myth-legend-and-folklore 2026-08-11T17:02:56-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/Book_List_feature_images_44a78bd4-389a-460d-b2d9-fe21b209956a.png?v=1786482176 13 Canadian books for kids and teens inspired by myth, legend, and folklore Image from cover of The Odysssey: A Modern Retelling (DK, 2026) https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/in-memoriam-margaret-bryant 2026-08-18T10:46:26-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/In_memoriam_-_Margaret_Bryant_web_bea632eb-7594-4f49-a8da-339557a19533.png?v=1787064386 In memoriam: Margaret Bryant Digital graphic featuring a photo of Margaret Byrant. Text reads "Remembering Margaret Bryant." https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/ibby-unesco-collection-of-remarkable-books-for-young-readers-in-indigenous-and-endangered-languages-includes-26-canadian-titles 2026-08-20T16:03:55-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/IBBY-UNESCO_CDN_selections_web_f1cb7dea-e303-4dc4-a328-2bb15294b05d.png?v=1787256235 IBBY–UNESCO Collection of Remarkable Books for Young Readers in Indigenous and Endangered Languages includes 26 Canadian titles Digital graphic featuring a collage of book covers. Text reads "IBBY–UNESCO Collection of Remarkable Books for Young Readers in Indigenous and Endangered Languages." https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/ibby-canada-launches-reading-with-pride-stories-for-everyone-at-the-40th-ibby-world-congress-in-ottawa 2026-08-20T09:30:13-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/IBBY-Reading_with_Pride_4878af12-236b-4215-9d39-2bdff930acab.png?v=1787232613 IBBY Canada launches Reading with Pride: Stories for Everyone at the 40th IBBY World Congress in Ottawa Digital graphic featuring colourful rainbow lettering and warm illustrations of diverse families reading. Text reads "Reading with Pride: Stories for Everyone." Illustration credit; Mathias Ball. https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/winners-announced-for-the-2026-aurora-book-awards 2026-08-20T14:59:53-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/Aurora_Book_Awards_2026_web_4ac78856-ea2e-4c45-8363-12ab09895600.png?v=1787252393 Winners announced for the 2026 Aurora Book Awards Digital graphic featuring the cover images of Breath of the Dragon and Shark Girl, as well as a photo of author Kelley Armstrong. Text read "Aurora Book Awards 2026." https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/finalists-announced-for-the-2026-ccbc-book-awards 2026-09-17T15:08:10-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/2026_CCBC_Book_Awards_-_finalists_web_5bd6e7bf-8f78-4dc0-969e-7efb716ec2c6.png?v=1789672090 Finalists Announced for the 2026 CCBC Book Awards: Honouring Excellence in Canadian Books for Young People Digital graphic. Text reads "Announcing the finalists of the 2026 CCBC Book Awards." https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/fifteen-canadian-picture-books-make-up-the-longlist-for-the-2026-edition-of-cbc-kids-reads 2026-09-22T13:35:15-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/CBC_Kids_Reads_2026_longlist_web_4fc23df7-1076-4bf2-903d-2c207ff7175c.png?v=1790098515 Fifteen Canadian picture books make up the longlist for the 2026 edition of CBC Kids Reads Digital graphic featuring covers of the longlist. Text reads "CBC Kids Reads. 2026 Longlist." https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/book-lists/bookmark-aug-2026 2026-08-28T09:49:33-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/August_2026_Bookmark_34f79d55-b46e-431c-a208-8a536bb17dad.png?v=1787924973 Bookmark! Hot Off the Press Digital graphic featuring a collage of book covers. Text reads "Bookmark! New and upcoming releases." https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/reviews/we-recommend-august-2026 2026-09-25T00:50:24-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/We_Recommend_-_Aug_2026_264c8309-ab9d-42f9-9a14-5558a0a8820d.png?v=1790311824 We Recommend: August 2026 Digital graphic featuring a collage of book covers. Text reads "We Recommend." https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/in-memoriam-gwen-molnar 2026-08-25T20:18:30-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/In_memoriam_-_Gwen_Molnar_web_06ed922e-fb8f-4a5e-bc20-9b666ec92e50.png?v=1787703510 In memoriam: Gwen Molnar Digital graphic featuring flowers and a photo of author Gwen Molnar. Text reads "Remembering Gwen Molnar. October 30, 1926-June 15, 2026." https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/feature-articles/it-s-b-o-a-r-d-not-b-o-r-e-d-why-board-books-matter-for-babies-and-young-children 2026-08-28T09:10:08-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/Article_RECTANGLE_ec6280ca-155e-4028-86fc-c3bf63919e16.png?v=1787922608 It’s B-O-A-R-D not B-O-R-E-D: Why Board Books Matter for Babies and Young Children Digital graphic featuring a selection of board book covers. Text reads "It's B-O-A-R-D not B-O-R-E-D." https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/spotlight-on-new-book-creators/keep-your-eye-on-nancy-cohen 2026-08-28T09:08:32-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/KYEO_Nancy_Cohen.png?v=1787922512 Keep Your Eye On... Nancy Cohen Digital graphic featuring the cover images of Here Babies, There Babies; Here Babies, There Babies in Summer, and a photo of author Nancy Cohen. https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/cale-pletts-wavelength-named-a-finalist-for-the-2026-manitoba-book-awards 2026-08-26T12:38:45-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/2026_MB_Book_Awards_-_finalists_web.png?v=1787762325 Cale Plett's Wavelength named a finalist for the 2026 Manitoba Book Awards Digital graphic featuring the cover image of Wavelength. Text reads "Manitoba Book Awards. Finalists, Eileen McTavish Sykes Award for Best First Book. Wavelength by Cale Plett (Groundwood Books). https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/from-the-editor/from-the-editor-august-2026 2026-08-28T09:54:30-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/From_the_Editor_-_August_2026_0898e4e1-693a-4d2a-9e35-894bdddb3e68.png?v=1787925270 From the Editor: August 2026 Vintage typewriter with paper displaying 'From the Editor August 2026' on a yellow background. https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/book-lists/books-for-kids-and-teens-to-read-for-the-national-day-for-truth-and-reconciliation 2026-09-04T12:02:45-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/Book_List_feature_images_267f326a-035f-4015-b55a-6a32c09ebcc0.png?v=1788537765 21 books for kids and teens to read for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/sunshine-coast-writers-and-editors-society-announces-the-winners-of-the-2026-book-awards-for-bc-authors 2026-09-09T11:26:12-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/SCWES_2026_web_1a1b6ac0-9a33-431f-a089-bc2efa6f13c0.png?v=1788967572 Sunshine Coast Writers and Editors Society announces the winners of the 2026 Book Awards for BC Authors Digital graphic featuring the cover image of the winner. Text reads "Sunshine Coast Writers and Editors Society's Book Awards for BC Authors | 2026 WINNERS." https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/shortlists-announced-for-first-nation-communities-read-2026-2027 2026-09-09T18:12:02-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/FNCR_2026-2027_web_0bd85cb0-e873-44e9-8735-532bbd7a71c8.png?v=1788991922 Shortlists announced for First Nation Communities READ 2026-2027 Digital graphic featuring a collage of book cover images. Text reads "First Nation Communities READ } 2026-2027 SHORTLISTS." https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/jackie-khaliliehs-you-started-it-makes-the-2026-toronto-book-awards-shortlist 2026-09-11T09:56:43-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/Toronto_Book_Awards_2026_-_shortlist_web_b8225d4f-5b5a-4774-b51f-aef3b82c4154.png?v=1789135003 Jackie Khalilieh's You Started It makes the 2026 Toronto Book Awards shortlist Digital graphic featuring the cover image of You Started It. Text reads "Congratulations! Toronto Book Awards, 2026 Shortlist. You Started It by Jackie Khalilieh. Tundra Books." https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/little-shoes-wins-2026-sheila-barry-best-canadian-picturebook-of-the-year-award 2026-09-16T10:47:55-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/2026_Sheila_Barry_Best_Canadian_Picturebook_of_the_Year_Award_-_winner_web.png?v=1789570075 Little Shoes wins 2026 Sheila Barry Best Canadian Picturebook of the Year Award Digital graphic featuring the cover image of Little Shoes. Text reads "Congratulations! Sheila Barry Best Canadian Picturebook of the Year Award. Little Shoes, written by David A. Robertson, illustrated by Maya McKibbin (Tundra Books)." https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/writersnl-announces-the-longlists-for-the-30th-annual-nlba 2026-09-16T16:11:35-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/2026_NLBA_for_Children_and_Youth_-_longlist_web.png?v=1789589495 WritersNL announces the longlists for the 30th annual Newfoundland & Labrador Book Awards Digital graphic featuring cover image of longlisted titles. Text reads "Newfoundland & Labragor Book Awards. Children and Youth Longlist 2026." https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/adam-policzers-the-house-across-the-street-wins-2026-cjla 2026-09-16T16:55:04-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/2026_Canadian_Jewish_Literary_Awards_web_4387d412-65e9-4386-a5ef-fa26ee7a22c9.png?v=1789592104 Adam Policzer's The House Across the Street wins 2026 Canadian Jewish Literary Award Digital graphic featuring the cover image of The House Across the Street. Text reads "Congratulations! Canadian Jewish Literary Awards. Winner, Children and Youth. The House Across the Sreet by Adam Policzer. Dirty Water Comics. https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/2026-bc-and-yukon-book-prize-winners 2026-09-21T12:09:38-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/BC_and_Yukon_Book_Prizes_2026_-_winners_web_d4d9cea5-43bd-4f8c-83e9-1be3bf8f51fe.png?v=1790006978 Samantha Beynon, Carla Joseph and Léa Taranto honoured at 2026 BC and Yukon Book Prizes Digital graphic congratulating the winners of the BC and Yukon Book Prizes—the Christie Harris Illustrated Children's Literature Prize and Sheila A. Egoff Children's Literature Prize." https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/2026-manitoba-book-awards-winners 2026-09-21T13:52:45-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/2026_MB_Book_Awards_-_winners_web_9e47e015-bcf9-4381-9c20-9028633f27cc.png?v=1790013165 Cale Plett's Wavelength wins Eileen McTavish Sykes Award for Best First Book at the 2026 Manitoba Book Awards Digital graphic featuring the cover image of Wavelength. Text reads "Congratulations! Manitoba Book Awards. Winner, Eileen McTavish Sykes Award for Best First Book. Wavelength by Cale Plett. Groundwood Books. https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/creators-corner/a-good-daughters-ghost-sam-wilket 2026-09-21T17:59:58-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/Sam_Wilket.png?v=1790027998 A Good Daughter's Ghost: Sam Wilket on writing a modern ghost story for teens Digital graphic featuring book cover of A Good Daughter's Ghost and author photo of Sam Wilket https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/canadian-titles-selected-for-the-white-ravens-2026 2026-09-22T11:17:42-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/2026_White_Ravens_web_6c082855-d921-48c5-8784-f635d81b9727.png?v=1790090262 Canadian titles selected for the White Ravens 2026 Digital graphic featuring the cover image of the 2026 White Ravens catalogue and collage of cover images. Text reads "The White Ravens. 2026 Canadian Selections." https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/elly-mackay-is-the-2026-joanne-fitzgerald-illustrator-in-residence 2026-09-23T14:35:25-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/2026_JFIRP_-_Elly_MacKay_web_a0fc1d15-657c-456f-bc44-c78d0e91db05.png?v=1790188525 Elly MacKay is the 2026 Joanne Fitzgerald Illustrator in Residence Digital graphic featuring a photo of Elly MacKay. Text reads "Illustrator in Residence, honouring Joanne Fitzgerald. Elly MacKay." https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/spotlight-on-new-book-creators/keep-your-eye-on-shawna-lee-corbould 2026-09-25T14:29:10-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/KYEO_Shawna_Lee_Corbould_web_26235ba8-4204-4148-bc32-013562b1af10.png?v=1790360950 Keep Your Eye On: Shawna Lee Corbould Digital graphic featuring a photo of author Shawna Lee Corbould and cover images of Jenny's Concrete Powwow and Charlie the Matachewan Moose. https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/book-lists/bookmark-sept-2026 2026-09-25T14:32:06-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/Sept_2026_Bookmark_web_2391177d-ce07-46ef-a76a-682cfa18096b.png?v=1790361126 Bookmark! Hot Off the Press Digital graphic featuring a collage of book covers. Text reads "Bookmark! New and upcoming releases." https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/winners-announced-for-the-2026-alberta-book-publishing-awards 2026-09-24T11:59:28-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/ABPA_2026_-_winners_web_86afc459-61b9-4a90-9544-6f65a4ac1b95.png?v=1790265568 Winners announced for the 2026 Alberta Book Publishing Awards Digital graphic featuring the winners of the Alberta Book Publishing Awards." https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/shortlist-announced-for-the-2026-edition-of-cbc-kids-reads 2026-09-24T12:16:48-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/CBC_Kids_Reads_2026_shortlist_web_046977dc-81f8-42ec-871e-c92aa093955e.png?v=1790266608 Shortlist announced for the 2026 edition of CBC Kids Reads Digital graphic featuring the shortlist of CBC Kids Reads 2026. https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/reviews/we-recommend-sept-2026 2026-09-25T14:33:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/We_Recommend_-_Sept_26_web_fab0b9bc-b8f6-437d-9378-8fd1af288f15.png?v=1790361180 We Recommend: September 2026 Digital graphic featuring a collage of cover images. Text reads "We Recommend." https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/feature-articles/indigenous-illustrators-bringing-stories-to-life 2026-09-25T14:29:07-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/Indigenous_Illustrators_web_c65c2401-db61-43aa-bea4-364a9bdd20ac.png?v=1790360947 Indigenous Illustrators Bringing Stories to Life Digital graphic featuring photos of Indigenous illustrators Kar Harvey, Azby Whitecalf, Delreé Dumont and Maya McKibbin. Text reads "Indigenous Illustrators Bringing Stories to Life." https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/rick-wilks-awarded-2026-handford-award 2026-09-26T14:04:55-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/Rick_Wilks_-_2026_Handford_Award_web_fd19f4b1-8bd5-4d81-a511-7031b8c3002f.png?v=1790445895 Annick Press co-founder Rick Wilks awarded 2026 Janice E. Handford Award Digital graphic featuring a photo of Rick Wilks. Text reads "Congratulations, Rick! 2026 Recipient, Janice E. Handford Award." https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/from-the-editor/from-the-editor-sept-2026 2026-09-25T14:39:26-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/From_the_Editor_-_Sept_2026_1ba53670-092e-4a54-9a07-25efc3185569.png?v=1790361566 From the Editor: September 2026 https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/2025-winner-swcc-book-awards 2026-10-01T15:42:09-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/2025_SWCC_Awards_-_winner_web_5bd7fa53-0a69-487f-88ef-93438cb17d79.png?v=1790883729 Dad, Is It Time to Gather Mint? is a double winner at 2025 SWCC Book Awards Digital graphic featuring the cover image of Dad, Is It Time to Gather Mint? Text reads "Congratulations! 2025 SWCC Book Awards. Winner, Youth Category & Paradigm Prize." https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/in-memoriam-bonnie-farmer 2026-10-01T15:20:12-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/In_memoriam_-_Bonnie_Farmer_web_1_fe4e0d07-1624-413d-b92a-5fadc7a2c472.png?v=1790882412 In memoriam: Bonnie Farmer Digital graphic featuring a photo of author Bonnie Farmer, along with covers of her books. Text reads "Remembering Bonnie Farmer." https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/writersnl-announces-the-shortlists-for-the-30th-annual-nlba 2026-10-02T11:03:57-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0948/8757/5825/articles/2026_NLBA_for_Children_and_Youth_-_shortlist_web_1.png?v=1790953437 WritersNL announces the shortlists for the 30th annual Newfoundland & Labrador Book Awards Digital graphic featuring the cover images of the shortlisted titles. Text reads "Newfoundland & Labrator Book Awards. Children and Youth | 2026 Shortlist."