Announcing the 10 Finalists for the 2024 Elizabeth Mrazik-Cleaver Canadian Picture Book Award

En français FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: (February 17, 2025)—Every year, IBBY Canada presents the Elizabeth Mrazik-Cleaver Canadian Picture Book Award to a Canadian illustrator in recognition of outstanding artistic talent in a Canadian picture book. Selected from 131 books… Read More

IBBY Canada announces Canadian nominees for the 2026 Hans Christian Andersen Awards: author David A. Robertson and illustrator Josée Bisaillon

En français 1 February 2025: IBBY Canada (International Board on Books for Young People, Canadian section) is pleased to announce that author David A. Robertson and illustrator Josée Bisaillon are Canada’s nominees for the 2026 Hans Christian Andersen… Read More

IBBY Canada Announces Selections for the 7th Edition of IBBY’s Silent Books Collection

En français 27 January 2025: IBBY Canada has selected two books to represent Canada in the Silent Books Collection, 7th edition. These wordless picture books offer a wide range of artistic expression, displaying varied and rich skills and… Read More

On this Giving Tuesday, Double Your Impact! Your Donation Will be Matched*

En français On this Giving Tuesday, we’re bursting with gratitude for IBBY Canada’s dedicated members and donors. You’ve elevated our mission to bring books and children together and helped us welcome the world to Canada for the 2026… Read More

IBBY Canada Call for Proposals: 2024 Frances E. Russell Grant

En français IBBY Canada is now accepting proposals for the 2024 Frances E. Russell Grant. The $1,000 grant is intended “to initiate and encourage research in young people’s literature in all its forms” and is given in support… Read More

Call For Nominations: Claude Aubry Award 2024

En français The Canadian National Section of the International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY Canada) is now inviting nominations from members for the 2024 Claude Aubry Award. IBBY Canada presents two Aubry Awards biennially: one for… Read More