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Canadian Children’s Book Centre Announces the Winners of the 2011
Canadian Children’s Literature Awards

Toronto (October 5, 2011) . The Canadian Children’s Book Centre (CCBC) is thrilled to announce the winners of the five major children’s book awards it administers:

. TD Canadian Children’s Literature Award ($25,000)
. Marilyn Baillie Picture Book Award ($20,000)
. Norma Fleck [...]

Some great new books to share

I’ll be adding some posts about some great new books I’ve read recently … stay tuned:

- Rotters by Daniel Kraus
- Flip by Martyn Bedford
- Blink & Caution by Tim Wynne-Jones
- Blood Red Road by Moira Young

100 BEST Children's Books of All Time

Check out my article in the December 2010 issue of Today’s Parent magazine which is now on news stands. The mandate was to select the 100 Best Children’s books . . . a daunting task given that my initial list of favourites was double that size. Having to exclude some of my favourites felt like [...]

The Knife of Never Letting Go by Patrick Ness

THE STORY:

A dystopian thriller follows a boy and girl on the run from a town where all thoughts can be heard — and the passage to manhood embodies a horrible secret.

Todd Hewitt is the only boy in a town of men. Ever since the settlers were infected with the Noise germ, Todd can hear everything [...]

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

THE STORY:

In the ruins of a place once known as North America lies the nation of Panem, a shining Capitol surrounded by twelve outlying districts. The Capitol is harsh and cruel and keeps the other districts in line by forcing them to participate in the annual Hunger Games, a fight-to-the-death on live TV. One boy [...]

Forest of Reading Winners Announced

The Ontario Library Association and Authors at Harbourfront Centre announced the winners of the 2010 Forest of Reading Awards this week, as chosen by Ontario school children. The winners in each category are as follows:

Blue Spruce Award (Kindergarten–Grade 2): Jeremy Tankard, Boo Hoo Bird (Scholastic Canada)

Silver Birch Express Award (Grades 3–4): Cyndi Sand-Eveland, Dear Toni [...]

2010 Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Children’s Book Awards Finalists Announced

Toronto, April 27, 2010 – The 2010 short list for the Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Children’s Book Awards was revealed today. The winners of the 2010 Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Children’s Book Awards will be announced at Huttonville Public School, 2322 Embleton Road in Brampton, at 1 p.m. on May 27, 2010.

About the Books

This year’s [...]

Toronto Star Article

Toronto Star Article on The Neighbourhood Diaries art exhibit at Harbourfront

The Neighbourhood Diaries Art Exhibit at Harbourfront received some coverage in The Toronto Star.

CLICK HERE to read the online version.

Share With These Kids

Some photos from the beautiful exhibit at Harbourfront showcasing the thoughts and creativity of kids from nine challenged neighbourhoods across Toronto:

 
 
 

 
 
 

 
 
 

 
 
 

TD Canadian Children's Book Week Moving from Fall to Spring

TD Canadian Children’s Book Week Moving from Fall to Spring
After 30 years, big changes are coming to Book Week;
the annual touring program will re-launch in the spring of 2011.

Monday, March 22, 2010 (Toronto, Ontario) – The Canadian Children’s Book Centre (CCBC) is moving its annual TD Canadian Children’s Book Week touring program from [...]