Based on the book series by Canadian author Roy MacGregor and the 2001 live action series of the same name, Screech Owls will launch in Fall 2027 on CBC.

The Canadian Independent Booksellers Association (CIBA) has released the inaugural edition of The Booksellers’ List: Best Kids' Books of the Year. The list includes 20 children's books (ages 0-12), published in 2026, as voted by indie booksellers from across the country. Sixteen of the titles are by Canadian creators,

By Colette Poitras 2026 has been an exciting year! In August, the IBBY-UNESCO Collection of Remarkable Books in Indigenous and Endangered Languages was launched in Ottawa at the IBBY World Congress. Of all the countries, Canada had the highest representation of Indigenous language titles in the entire collection!I am g

Join the Canadian Children's Book Centre for a webinar with three Canadian children's book professionals!The Business of Writing: Selling Your Books, Selling…

Interview by Shannon Barnes Tell us about your latest book or a project you are working on. My most recent book is Jenny's Concrete Powwow. It tells the story of a young Urban Indigenous girl who attends her very first powwow on her First Nation. Although she is hesitant at first, she quickly develops a strong sense of

By Colette Poitras 2026 has been an exciting year! In August, the IBBY-UNESCO Collection of Remarkable Books in Indigenous and Endangered Languages was launched in Ottawa at the IBBY World Congress. Of all the countries, Canada had the highest representation of Indigenous language titles in the entire collection!I am g

Reviews of 12 new Canadian books by Jack Wong, Erin Silver, Nadia L. Hohn, Nancy Cooper, Deidre Havrelock and more! Picture Books | Middle Grade | YA/Teen | Non-Fiction Picture Books The Girl Who Loves Treeswritten by Nancy Cooperillustrated by Hawli PichetteOwlkids Books, 2026978-1-77147-673-7 (hc) $22.95for Grades 1

Welcome to our revamped Bookmark column! Instead of themed book lists, we’re dedicating this space to showcasing the latest and soon-to-be-released Canadian books for young readers. It’s our way of championing the amazing work Canadian publishers are putting into the hands of kids and teens everywhere. Picture Books  B

The shortlist for the 2026 edition of CBC Kids Reads were announced earlier today. The five titles—listed below—were selected from a longlist of 15 Canadian picture books. The winner will be announced on a special TV broadcast on October 19, on CBC TV, CBC Gem, and on the CBC Kids YouTube channel at 9 am local time (9:

The winners of the 2026 Alberta Book Publishing Awards were announced on September 17 at the Matrix Hotel in Edmonton. Administered by the Book Publishers Association of Alberta (BPAA), the awards celebrate the essential role Alberta book publishers play in championing local voices and telling Alberta’s Story. The winn

Interview by Spencer Miller Do you believe in ghosts? In A Good Daughter’s Ghost, sixteen-year-old Rachel Bei comes from a family of mediums and spiritual practitioners—and she could not care less. Ra...

The Word On The Street’s 37th Annual Festival returns to its iconic fall weekend, September 26th and 27th, at David Pecaut Square.

The West Coast Book Prize Society announced the winners of the 42nd annual BC and Yukon Book Prizes on September 19. The prizes are awarded annually to recognize the achievements of BC and Yukon authors, illustrators, and publishers. Author Samantha Beynon and illustrator Carla Joseph were honoured with the Christie Ha

Returning this year following a two-year hiatus, the Manitoba Book Awards celebrate excellence in Manitoba writing and publishing. The 2026 winners were announced on September 19 at the Park Theatre in Winnipeg. Cale Plett's YA debut, Wavelength (Groundwood Books), took home the Eileen McTavish Sykes Award for Best Fir

The nine winners of the 2026 Canadian Jewish Literary Awards have been announced. The winner in the Children and Youth category is The House Across the Street by Adam Policzer (Dirty Water Comics). The awards will be presented at a gala ceremony on Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 2 pm at the Al Green Theatre, Miles Nadal J

The longlists for the 30th annual Newfoundland & Labrador Book Awards (NLBAs) were recently announced. Administered by WritersNL, with the generous support of sponsors and the Government of Newfoundland & Labrador, the NLBAs celebrate excellence in writing by authors in the province. Each award runs on a bienni

Today I'm featuring a picture book and a middle grade title that tell true stories of LGBTQ Canadians---my small attempt as an American to help spread goodwill and understanding across our borders. Wh...

The Vancouver Children's Literature Roundtable (VCLR) has announced the winner of the 2026 Sheila Barry Best Canadian Picturebook of the Year Award. The prize, established in 2021, celebrates the picture book art form that highlights the interdependence of pictures and words. This year's winner is Little Shoes by David

Earlier today, the shortlists for the 2026-2027 First Nation Communities READ (FNCR) program were announced. Divided into two categories—Children's and Young Adult/Adult—the lists are chosen by a jury of First Nation librarians from across Ontario, and represent the best of Indigenous literature from Canada today. The

The Sunshine Coast Writers and Editors Society announced the winners of their fourth annual Book Awards for BC Authors last month during the Society’s Art & Words Festival. The annual competition recognizes both traditionally published and self-published works by BC residents.  Children's/Young Adult One Ocean: 7 W

The 2026 Toronto Book Awards shortlist has been announced. Established in 1974 by Toronto City Council, the Toronto Book Awards honour authors whose works deepen our understanding of Toronto’s diverse communities, cultures and history. Jackie Khalilieh's YA novel You Started It made the list. The jury had this to say a

Welcome to our revamped Bookmark column! Instead of themed book lists, we’re dedicating this space to showcasing the latest and soon-to-be-released Canadian books for young readers. It’s our way of championing the amazing work Canadian publishers are putting into the hands of kids and teens everywhere. Picture Books  E

By Jennifer Maruno Learning to read doesn’t begin at school, nor does it begin with the teaching of the alphabet. Learning to read begins with listening to stories, and listening to stories can never come too early in a child’s life. Their young brains are growing minute by minute. By 12 months, it has doubled in size.

Interview by Shannon Barnes Tell us about your latest book or a project you are working on. My latest book, which came out last fall, is I’m a Big Rig!, a rhyming picture book about an arrogant truck. After rudely pushing past all the other trucks on the road, it learns a lesson in kindness when it runs out of gas and

Reviews of 10 new Canadian books by Beverley Brenna, Sarah Everett, Mc Knoell Alexis, Martine Leavitt and more! Picture Books | Middle Grade | YA/Teen | Non-Fiction Picture Books Backpack written and illustrated by Katie ArthurOwlkids Books, 2026978-1-77147-725-3 (hc) $ 22.95for Preschool to Grade 2 Picture Book | Back

Welcome to our revamped Bookmark column! Instead of themed book lists, we’re dedicating this space to showcasing the latest and soon-to-be-released Canadian books for young readers. It’s our way of championing the amazing work Canadian publishers are putting into the hands of kids and teens everywhere. Picture Books  E

The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation takes place September 30th. We believe in the power of storytelling to share important truths and bring people together. Sharing stories can spark meaningful conversations and teach us how to move forward in a good way. Picture Books | Juvenile & Middle Grade | Young Ad

Interview by Shannon Barnes Tell us about your latest book or a project you are working on. My latest book, which came out last fall, is I’m a Big Rig!, a rhyming picture book about an arrogant truck. After rudely pushing past all the other trucks on the road, it learns a lesson in kindness when it runs out of gas and

By Jennifer Maruno Learning to read doesn’t begin at school, nor does it begin with the teaching of the alphabet. Learning to read begins with listening to stories, and listening to stories can never come too early in a child’s life. Their young brains are growing minute by minute. By 12 months, it has doubled in size.