Pendziwol’s lilting, lyrical When I Listen to Silence shows that sometimes a moment of quiet freedom can be a wonderful gift to a child’s imagination.
Owlkids Books, Monsieur Ed, and Greystone Books among finalists for 2022 Bologna Prize
The annual prize is awarded to a publisher “at the forefront of innovation in their activity for the creative nature of the editorial choices they have made during the previous year.”
Sheila Barry Best Canadian Picturebook of the Year Award open for submissions
The deadline for submissions is March 31, 2022.
Libraries embrace #BookTok to increase engagement with their patrons
While many libraries expanded their online content, hosted virtual book clubs, and offered curbside pickup during pandemic shutdowns, some intrepid librarians saw an opportunity to engage their audience by turning to social media and one of its fastest-growing platforms.
Canada will host IBBY’s 40th World Congress
More than 350 international authors, illustrators, publishers, librarians, academics, teachers, and social workers will congregate in Ottawa Aug. 19–23, 2026, for the 40th edition of the biennial event.
Winners of the 2021 CCBC Book Awards revealed
On Friday, October 29th, the CCBC revealed the winners of its six English‐language children’s book awards in an event that was hosted through the Toronto International Festival of Authors (TIFA).
Tundra Books launches interactive installation, Halloween Monster Tales
From October 22–31, visitors will be able to enter the worlds of Bob’s Hungry Ghost, Monsters 101, and The Barnabus Project.
The 2022 Forest of Reading nominations are revealed
Readers can vote for their favourite books in April, and the winners will be announced at the Forest of Reading Festival, scheduled for May 17, 18, and 19, 2022.
Ripple Foundation’s 10th annual Kids Write 4 Kids contest open for entries
Young writers in grades 4–8 across Canada are encouraged to submit original stories for the chance of becoming a published author.
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