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The BC Summer Reading Club is a free literacy program designed to engage school-aged children, ages 5-14, with libraries and reading, throughout the summer!
The 2025 theme is Colour Your Summer!
Accessible books for the 2025 BC Summer Reading Club are now available.
The BC & Yukon Book Prizes celebrate outstanding writers and publishers in British Columbia.
The Canadian Children's Book Centre administer seven awards, all of which celebrate excellence in Canadian children's books.
In Sigmund Brouwer's Shock Wave, former army brat Jake Ballard is spending the first week of summer alone at his uncle’s cottage while his mom undergoes PTSD treatment. A seemingly harmless prank with a mysterious girl takes a dark turn when a crime boss shows up the next morning, demanding the return of stolen goods. With the girl missing and only 24 hours to fix everything, Jake must track her down before things get even worse.
Winner for the 2025 First Nation Communities Read program in the children's category, Boozhoo! / Hello! introduces children to familiar animals as they go about their daily activities: walking, running, swimming, climbing and finally — when the day is done — sleeping! Illustrated in a vibrant and colorful Woodland style that will appeal to readers young and old alike, and accompanied by an author’s note.
The Governor General’s Literary Awards (GGBooks) celebrate literature and inspire people to read books by creators from Canada.
Read the finalists for the 2025 Governor General's Literary Awards!
The Hackmatack Children's Choice Book Award is a literary program designed to bring together readers in Grades 4-6 with great Canadian books and authors.
The Sundog Award is for readers in grades 4-6
Read the 2026 Sundog Award nominees
The Northern Lights Award is for readers in grades 7-8
Join us for an intergalactic adventure, as we prepare for a summer full of reading and discovery!
This year’s theme is Space. We’ll explore the cosmos to learn about planets and stars and wonder at the mysteries of the universe. Join us to READ, DISCOVER, and CREATE with books, activities, and programs that are out of this world.
Accessible reading recommendations for the 2025 New Brunswick Summer Reading Club.
TD Summer Reading Club is Canada’s biggest, bilingual summer reading program for kids of all ages, all interests, and all abilities. This free Club celebrates Canadian authors, illustrators and stories, and inspires kids to explore the fun of reading their way. This is key to building a lifelong love of reading.
