The award, which was established in 1985 following the death of illustrator and author Elizabeth Mrazik-Cleaver, is presented to a Canadian illustrator in recognition of outstanding artistic talent.
Canadian Children’s Book News launches online platform
Kidsbooknews.ca, which will feature all the content the Canadian Children’s Book News has become known for, but will now be available for free to everyone.
Three Canadian children’s books make Outstanding International Books List
Forty-one titles from 24 different countries made this year’s list.
Ripple Foundation’s annual Kids Write 4 Kids contest open for entries
Contest winners will have their creative work published in print and as ebooks that will be available on platforms such as Amazon, Apple Books, Google Play Books, and OverDrive.
2026 Forest of Reading nominees revealed
This year’s 100 nominated titles were written and illustrated by more than 147 nominees and will be read by 270,000 participants.
Thao Lam wins Kirkus Prize for Young Readers’ Literature
Everybelly was selected in the category of young readers’ literature from 497 children’s and young adult titles that received a starred review from Kirkus over the past year.
IBBY Canada set to host the 40th IBBY World Congress
Annick Press at 50: A visual timeline, 1975–2025
Children’s book publisher Annick Press celebrates 50 years
Author and illustrator Danielle Daniel launches new press Mighty Village Books
The independent press, will be dedicated to publishing exceptional children’s literature with a commitment to amplifying underrepresented Canadian voices, particularly from northern Ontario.
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