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.
The award is presented to a Canadian illustrator in recognition of outstanding artistic talent.
The awards will be presented at the 40th IBBY World Congress to be held in Ottawa, Ontario, August 6–9, 2026.
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.
Indigenous writers aged 18 and older are encouraged to submit manuscripts written for young children, middle grade, young adult, or adult audiences.
The Canadian Children’s Book Centre announced the establishment of a new award – the Sharon Fitzhenry Award for Canadian Children’s Non-Fiction.
The $50,000 TD Canadian Children’s Literature Award, the largest cash prize in Canadian children’s literature, was awarded to Skating Wild on an Inland Sea by Jean E. Pendziwol and illustrated by Todd Stewart.
Books for Schools helps B.C. and Canadian publishers reach the K–12 market while providing educators across Canada with a free community resource for the K–12 audience.
The winners will be announced at an in-person event at the Toronto Reference Library on Monday, October 28, hosted by Ainara Alleyne, co-creator of Ainara’s Bookshelf.
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