The annual contest is conducted in partnership with Goodminds.com, a First Nation-owned business based on the Six Nations of the Grand River Territory.
IBBY Canada launching writing contest for Indigenous youth
The contest, made possible with the support of the IBBY Yamada Fund, invites Indigenous youth aged 8–12 to submit works of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry.
Winners of the 2025 Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Children’s Book Awards announced
Each of the winners receives $6,000 for “artistic excellence in writing and illustration in English-language Canadian children’s literature.”
2025 Forest of Reading winners announced
Almost 145,000 children read the nominated books, which included Canadian fiction and nonfiction books by English and French-language authors. More than 118,000 kids voted this year across nine programs.
Second Story Press launches new logo
“The shape of the glasses is modelled after a pair that Margie used to wear,” Truong said in a press release.
Tundra Book Group announces Indigenous-focused children’s imprint Swift Water Books
The first titles include a young adult novel by Kim Spencer entitled Here for a Good Time and Canada, a picture book based on a poem by the late Richard Wagamese, originally published by Ronsdale Press, adapted by David A. Robertson and illustrated by Mangeshig Pawis-Steckley.
2024 Elizabeth Mrazik-Cleaver Canadian Picture Book Award finalists revealed
The award is presented to a Canadian illustrator in recognition of outstanding artistic talent.
David A. Robertson, Josée Bisaillon among 2026 Hans Christian Andersen Awards nominees
The awards will be presented at the 40th IBBY World Congress to be held in Ottawa, Ontario, August 6–9, 2026.
Ripple Foundation’s annual Kids Write 4 Kids contest open for entries
Young writers in grades 4–8 across Canada are encouraged to submit an original creative writing piece for the chance of becoming a published author.
Submissions open for Second Story Press’s fourth Indigenous Writing Contest
Indigenous writers aged 18 and older are encouraged to submit manuscripts written for young children, middle grade, young adult, or adult audiences.
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