Children's publishing

Photos: TD Canadian Children’s Literature Awards

On Nov. 6, authors, illustrators, publishing types, and media mingled at the annual TD Canadian Children's Literature Awards, administered by the Canadian Children's Book Centre. The school-themed gala was held at the Carlu in Toronto, ... Read More »

November 11, 2014 | Filed under: Awards, Children's publishing

Spotlight: Robert Munsch in Mi’kmaq

By Shannon Webb-Campbell

For the first time, Mi’kmaq students in Nova Scotia and Cape Breton are reading Robert Munsch in their own language. “We need to do as much as we can so kids can see themselves in ... Read More »

November 11, 2014 | Filed under: Children's publishing

Canadian Children’s Literature Award winners announced

By Becky Robertson

The Canadian Children's Book Centre revealed the winners of the 2014 Canadian Children's Literature Awards at a gala hosted by the CBC's Shelagh Rogers in Toronto this evening. The six English-language prize winners are: The ... Read More »

November 6, 2014 | Filed under: Awards, Children's publishing

Q&A: The Secret Life of Squirrels author Nancy Rose

By Becky Robertson

Nancy Rose never anticipated that her hobby of photographing wildlife in her backyard would result in a book deal. But when Rose – a high-school guidance counsellor from Bedford, Nova Scotia – began taking staged ... Read More »

October 30, 2014 | Filed under: Authors, Children's publishing

Photos: Small Print Toronto celebrates Roald Dahl Day

By Dory Cerny

Almost 400 golden-ticket-holding fans turned out at the Toronto Reference Library on Oct. 19 to celebrate Small Print Toronto's Roald Dahl Day and the 50th anniversary of one of the author's most beloved works for ... Read More »

October 22, 2014 | Filed under: Children's publishing, Events

OLA announces Forest of Reading nominations

By Dory Cerny

The Ontario Library Association has announced the books selected for this year's Forest of Reading program, which sees more than 250,000 children participate annually via registered school and public libraries. The nine categories include three ... Read More »

October 15, 2014 | Filed under: Awards, Book news, Children's publishing, Libraries

First look at the cover for K. L. Armstrong and M. A. Marr’s Thor’s Serpents

By Sue Carter

Fans of Kelley Armstrong and Melissa Marr's middle-grade Blackwell Pages trilogy may have to wait until May 2015 for the final title, Thor's Serpents, but until then, here's an exclusive look at its cover. Marr, ... Read More »

October 9, 2014 | Filed under: Children's publishing

Julie Flett’s picture books honour her aboriginal heritage

By Dory Cerny

Julie Flett is a Cree-Métis author and illustrator whose titles include the Governor General’s Literary Award–nominated Owls See Clearly at Night: A Michif Alphabet/Lii Yiiboo Nayaapiwak lii Swer: L’alfabet di Michif; Little You (text by ... Read More »

October 8, 2014 | Filed under: Children's publishing

Q&A: Patricia Storms, IBBY Canada illustrator-in-residence

By Dory Cerny

Throughout October (which happens to be Canadian Library Month), children’s book author and illustrator Patricia Storms will be conducting a series of workshops with the Toronto Public Library as IBBY Canada’s Joanne Fitzgerald illustrator-in-residence. The ... Read More »

October 1, 2014 | Filed under: Authors, Book news, Children's publishing

Finalists announced for Canadian Children’s Book Centre Awards

By Dory Cerny

The Canadian Children's Book Centre has announced the finalists for the seven major awards it administers. The finalists are: The TD Canadian Children's Literature Award ($30,000) Branded by the Pink Triangle by Ken Setterington (Second ... Read More »

September 3, 2014 | Filed under: Awards, Children's publishing

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Photos: TD Canadian Children’s Literature Awards

Spotlight: Robert Munsch in Mi’kmaq

Canadian Children’s Literature Award winners announced

Q&A: The Secret Life of Squirrels author Nancy Rose

Photos: Small Print Toronto celebrates Roald Dahl Day

OLA announces Forest of Reading nominations

First look at the cover for K. L. Armstrong and M. A. Marr’s Thor’s Serpents

Julie Flett’s picture books honour her aboriginal heritage

Q&A: Patricia Storms, IBBY Canada illustrator-in-residence

Finalists announced for Canadian Children’s Book Centre Awards

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