Orca Book Publishers launches accessible ebook program
Seen as an extension of the Victoria-based publisher’s philosophy of reaching more readers, the program became possible when two events coincided: federal funding for accessibility, and eBound promoting Benetech certification (a third-party ePUB certification program that verifies ebook accessibility).
2024 Forest of Reading winners announced
Almost 154,000 children read nominated books, which included Canadian fiction and non-fiction books by English and French-language authors.
Hamilton teen launches companion website to TV series on middle-grade books
“I hope students and teachers alike can experience the books on a deeper level that bring even greater understanding of the stories.”
Canadian Children’s Book Centre adds new prize to its awards program
The CCBC takes over the administration of the Richard Allen Chase Memorial Award.
Todd Stewart wins 2023 Elizabeth Mrazik-Cleaver Canadian Picture Book Award
Stewart won the $1,000 prize for his work on Jean E. Pendziwol’s Skating Wild on an Inland Sea.
Greystone Kids wins 2024 Bologna Prize
Vancouver’s Greystone Kids was named the North America winner for the Best Children’s Publishers of the Year at the Bologna Children’s Book Fair.
Sydney Smith wins prestigious Hans Christian Andersen Award
Smith is the first Canadian to win the annual prize awarded by the International Board of Books for Young People (IBBY).
Drawn & Quarterly and Greystone Kids among finalists for 2024 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.”
2023 Elizabeth Mrazik-Cleaver Canadian Picture Book Award finalists revealed
The winner will be announced on March 30 at the IBBY Canada annual meeting of members.
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