THE CANADIAN CHILDREN'S BOOK CENTRE

The Canadian Children's Book Centre promotes Canadian children's literature through programs, awards, and resources that connect young readers with Canadian authors and illustrators. Based in Scarborough, the organization runs the prestigious Governor General's Literary Awards for Children's Literature, administers the Bookworm Prize for reading promotion, and offers educational workshops for teachers, librarians, and families. The centre maintains a resource library and online database of Canadian children's books, hosts author visits and literary events across the GTA, and provides advocacy for the importance of Canadian stories in childhood literacy development. The organization works to increase visibility for homegrown talent while encouraging reading habits among children and youth across the country.