The 12-person judging panel comprised of authors, editors, readers, and previous winners, including Ekiuwa Aire and Globe and Mail children’s book columnist Jeffrey Canton.
IBBY Canada publishes third edition of From Sea to Sea to Sea: Celebrating Indigenous Picture Books
From Sea to Sea to Sea: Celebrating Indigenous Picture Books was first launched in 2016 in response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action.
Hackmatack Children’s Choice Book Award winners announced
Winners of the 2023 Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Children’s Book Awards announced
Chaiwala! selected for TD grade one book giveaway
This fall, every grade one child in Canada will receive a copy of the book.
2023 Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Children’s Book Award shortlists announced
The annual awards, which come with a $6,000 prize each, recognize artistic excellence in writing and illustration in English-language Canadian picture books, middle grade, and young adult literature.

Buffy Sainte-Marie on turning Tâpwê and the Magic Hat into an audiobook
Dena Seiferling wins 2022 Elizabeth Mrazik-Cleaver Canadian Picture Book Award
The $1,000 award is given annually to a Canadian illustrator for “outstanding artistic talent” in a Canadian picture book.

New kids’ series Ainara’s Bookshelf launches on TVOkids
The series, first launched on marbleKids’ YouTube channel on January 10, 2023, is hosted by 13-year-old co-creator, co-writer, and executive producer Ainara Alleyne of Hamilton, Ontario.