Canada’s Isabelle Arsenault is nominated for the prestigious biennial illustration award.
Sheree Fitch brings Mabel Murple’s Popping Purple Wordspinning to the podcast world
The children’s author wanted to create an audio-only space where silly stories and nonsense poems could offer a 10-minute distraction from the chaos.
The new Read Aloud Canadian Books Program helps educators continue storytime online
Association of Canadian Publishers and Access Copyright have waived licensing fees for the time that schools and libraries are closed.
Virtual-event listings for the Canadian kidlit community during the COVID-19 crisis
Check back regularly for new online events and readings by children’s authors and illustrators.
What – and how – to read with your child during a crisis
Child psychologist and author Jillian Roberts on one of the best tools parents have to get kids through times of crisis.
Canadian Children’s Book Week tour cancelled
Seven creators were scheduled to visit communities across the country.
Loan Stars: Librarians pick their favourite March and April kidlit titles
Canadian Women Now and Then tops this month’s list.
Bologna Children’s Book Fair cancelled for 2020
The crucial gathering for children’s publishers had been previously rescheduled for May 4 from March 30.
Inside the fight to save Toronto’s beloved children’s bookstore Mabel’s Fables
The news that Toronto’s beloved independent children’s bookstore Mabel’s Fables is facing a rent increase of 70 per cent, which would force it to shutter, has led to an outpouring of support.
Bookstores prepare to celebrate inaugural Paper Bag Princess Day
To celebrate the 40th anniversary of Robert Munsch and Michael Martchenko’s beloved story, 750 stores, libraries, and schools are hosting events
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