“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.
CCBC adds new nonfiction prize to 2025 awards program
The Canadian Children’s Book Centre announced the establishment of a new award – the Sharon Fitzhenry Award for Canadian Children’s Non-Fiction.
Winners of the 2024 CCBC Book Awards revealed
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.
2025 Forest of Reading nominees revealed
Books BC announces 2024–25 Books for Schools online database
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.
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