All proceeds from book sales will benefit the winners’ charity of choice, Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada, which is committed to supporting children and youth growing up in the child welfare system.
Winners of the 2022 Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Children’s Book Awards announced
Each of the winners received $6,000 for “artistic excellence in writing and illustration in English-language Canadian children’s literature.”
Hackmatack Children’s Choice Book Award winners announced
More than 1,000 children in grades 4 to 6 across the Atlantic region participated in the Hackmatack program by reading the shortlisted titles and voting for their favourite in each category.
2022 Forest of Reading Awards close with final round of winners
The winners in the French-language categories were announced.
Forest of Reading Awards announces second round of winners
The winners of the Silver Birch Express, the Silver Birch Fiction, and the Yellow Cedar awards were announced today.
Forest of Reading Awards kicks off three-day ceremony with first round of winners
Over 270,000 children read the nominated books, and nearly 120,000 voted this year.
2022 Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Children’s Book Award shortlists announced
The annual prizes, 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.
Birds on Wishbone Street wins 2022 IODE Jean Throop Book Award
Established in 1975, the IODE Jean Throop Book Award is awarded to creators of children’s books that reside in Ontario.
Second Story Press children’s book on the Holocaust marks its 20th anniversary
To date, Hana’s Suitcase has been translated into more than 40 languages and is Canada’s most-awarded children’s book.
Gérard DuBois wins 2021 Elizabeth Mrazik-Cleaver Canadian Picture Book Award
DuBois won the $1,000 award for his work on À qui appartiennent les nuages? (Éditions La Pastèque).