by Inderjit Deogun

Hamilton teen launches companion website to TV series on middle-grade books

Ainara Alleyne, host of the TVOkids series Ainara's Bookshelf, is set to launch Ainara's Book Club. The book club website will feature The Barren Grounds by David A. Robertson, From the Desk of Zoe Washington by Janae Marks, The ... Read More »

May 2, 2024

Nathan Hellner-Mestelman

By Inderjit Deogun

Curiosity is not a kids-only zone, says Nathan Hellner-Mestelman

April 24, 2024

Canadian Children’s Book Centre adds new prize to its awards program

By Inderjit Deogun

The Canadian Children’s Book Centre (CCBC) will oversee the Richard Allen Chase Memorial Award (RACMA) as of this year. Created in memory of the late Richard Chase, a former teacher-librarian from Lethbridge, Alberta, the annual award ... Read More »

April 23, 2024

Todd Stewart wins 2023 Elizabeth Mrazik-Cleaver Canadian Picture Book Award

By Inderjit Deogun

Illustrator Todd Stewart has won the 2023 Elizabeth Mrazik-Cleaver Canadian Picture Book Award. Each year, IBBY Canada awards $1,000 to a Canadian illustrator for “outstanding artistic talent” in a Canadian picture book. Stewart won for his ... Read More »

April 22, 2024

Willie Poll

By Inderjit Deogun

Willie Poll’s My Little Ogichidaa is a celebration of matriarchs past, present, and future.

April 10, 2024

Greystone Kids wins 2024 Bologna Prize

By Inderjit Deogun

Vancouver publisher Greystone Kids has been named the North American winner of the 2024 Bologna Prize for the Best Children’s Publishers of the Year. The prize is awarded annually to children’s publishing houses that are ... Read More »

April 9, 2024

Sydney Smith wins prestigious Hans Christian Andersen Award

By Inderjit Deogun

Sydney Smith has won the 2024 Hans Christian Andersen Award for illustration. The award is given every year by the International Board of Books for Young People (IBBY) to “an author and an illustrator whose ... Read More »

April 9, 2024

Drawn & Quarterly and Greystone Kids among finalists for 2024 Bologna Prize

By Inderjit Deogun

Finalists for the 2024 Bologna Prize for the Best Children’s Publishers of the Year have been revealed. In the North American category, Canadian publishers Drawn & Quarterly (Montreal) and Greystone Kids (Vancouver) have been named finalists ... Read More »

March 11, 2024

Gary R. Gray, Jr.

By Inderjit Deogun

Gary R. Gray, Jr.’s I’m From inspires readers to share their stories

March 6, 2024

2024 Spring Preview: Books for Young People – Young Adult & Nonfiction

By Inderjit Deogun

In this final instalment of the spring preview, Q&Q presents young adult novels and nonfiction titles. Q&Q’s spring preview covers books published between Jan. 1 and June 30, 2024. All information (titles, publication dates) ... Read More »

February 14, 2024

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Hamilton teen launches companion website to TV series on middle-grade books

Nathan Hellner-Mestelman

Canadian Children’s Book Centre adds new prize to its awards program

Todd Stewart wins 2023 Elizabeth Mrazik-Cleaver Canadian Picture Book Award

Willie Poll

Greystone Kids wins 2024 Bologna Prize

Sydney Smith wins prestigious Hans Christian Andersen Award

Drawn & Quarterly and Greystone Kids among finalists for 2024 Bologna Prize

Gary R. Gray, Jr.

2024 Spring Preview: Books for Young People – Young Adult & Nonfiction

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