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Forest of Reading

Overview

 

A book with a forest in it

The Forest of Reading® is Canada's largest recreational reading program designed to celebrate Canadian books, publishers, authors and illustrators and nurture a love of reading.

The program has six categories organized by age and grade. Children and young adults are invited to read from the nominated titles list in their age category and vote to choose the winner of the award.

All Canadians are invited to participate via their local public library, school library, or individually.

CELA works with the Forest of Reading to provide accessible titles in each of the categories, ensuring that all kids, regardless of how they read, can participate. Educators are able to borrow materials on behalf of their students with print disabilities through our Educator Access program.

Blue Spruce Nominees 2023

Book cover of Abuelita and Me with photo of author and illustrator
  • Abuelita and Me by Leonarda Carranza
  • Bharatanatyam in Ballet Shoes by Mahak Jain
  • Meena's Mindful Moment by Tina Athaide
  • A Sky-Blue Bench by Bahram Rahman
  • That’s Not My Name! by Anoosha Syed

Silver Birch Fiction Nominees 2023

Book cover of Forever Birchwood with photograph of author Danielle Daniel
  • The Undercover Book List by Colleen Nelson Winner!
  • Butt Sandwich & Tree by Wesley King
  • Forever Birchwood by Danielle Daniels
  • Meranda and the Legend of the Lake by Meagan Mahoney
  • Sneaks by Catherine Egan
  • The Stone Child (The Misewa Saga #3) by David A. Robertson
  • Zachary Ying and the dragon emperor by Xiran Jay Zhao

Silver Birch Express Nominees 2023

Book cover of Pink, Blue, and You!: Questions for Kids about Gender Stereotypes by Elise Gravel
  • Bear in the Family by Eric Walters Winner!
  • Crimson Twill: Witch in the City by Kallie George
  • Pink, Blue, and You!: Questions for Kids about Gender Stereotypes by Elise Gravel
  • Flipping forward twisting backward by Alma Fullterton
  • Alina in a pinch by Shenaaz Nanji

Yellow Cedar Nominees 2023

Book cover of Can You Believe It?: How to Spot Fake News and Find the Facts
  • Amazing Athletes: An All-Star Look at Canada's Paralympians by Marie-Claude Ouellet 
  • Can You Believe It?: How to Spot Fake News and Find the Facts by Joyce Grant 
  • Growing Up Trans by Dr. Lindsay Herriot 
  • Sky Wolf's Call by Eldon Yellowhorn
  • Snoozefest by Tanya Lloyd Kyi
  • The Witness Blanket : Truth, Art and Reconciliation by Carey Newman

Red Maple Nominees 2023

Book cover of Children of The Fox with photo of the author Kevin Sands
  • Children of The Fox by Kevin Sands Winner!
  • The Bear House by Meaghan McIsaac
  • Eight Days by Teresa Toten
  • Let the Monster Out by Chad Lucas
  • Under the Iron Bridge by Kathy Kacer
  • Sorry For Your Loss by Joanne Levy
  • Walking in Two Worlds by Wab Kinew

White Pine Nominees 2023

Book cover of Blood Scion
  • Daughter by Kate McLaughlin Winner!
  • Blood Scion by Deborah Falaye
  • Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao
  • A Magic Steeped in Poison by Judy I. Lin
  • The Summer of Bitter and Sweet by Jen Ferguson
  • Twice as Perfect by Louisa Onomé
  • Wrong Side of the Court by H.N. Khan

FAQ

Which devices can I use to read books and magazines from CELA?

Answer: CELA books and magazines work with many popular accessible reading devices and apps. Find out more on ourCompatible devices and formats page.

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The Centre for Equitable Library Access, CELA, is an accessible library service, providing books and other materials to Canadians with print disabilities.

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