Each of the winners receives $6,000 for “artistic excellence in writing and illustration in English-language Canadian children’s literature.”
Paul McAllister on founding Monster House Publishing
Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Children’s Book Award 2026 shortlists announced
The annual awards, which come with a $6,000 prize each, recognize artistic excellence in writing and illustration in English-language Canadian picture books and middle grade/ young adult literature.
Comme des géants evolves into Comme des géants Group
Comme des géants, Le lièvre de mars, and Milky Way Picture Books have formally come together as Comme des géants Group.
2026 Forest of Reading winners announced
The two-day event, which had an in-person and digital component, was hosted by Hamilton teen and book-club host Ainara Alleyne.
Owlkids at 50: A visual retrospective, 1976–2026
Owlkids celebrates 50 years
Second Story Press launches French imprint
Petites Lunettes, an imprint solely for children’s books, aims to publish between two and five French language books a year.
Illustrators reimagine Canadian Children’s Book Centre’s logo
As part of their 50th anniversary celebrations, the CCBC invited Canadian children’s book illustrators from across Canada to put their unique twist on the Book Head logo.
La Pastèque acquired by Bayard Canada
The announcement of the deal, finalized on March 2, states the partnership “will enable the publishing house to continue its growth by drawing on the expertise of Quebec-based Bayard Canada.”
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