Kids and Teens

Top five for kids

Most popular with kids last month:

  1. The Kodiaks: Home Ice Advantage (The Breakout Chronicles) by David A. Robertson, Indigenous peoples in Canada fiction
  2. Captain Underpants and the Wrath of the Wicked Wedgie Woman by Dav Pilkey, Humourous fiction
  3. Melodie the music fairy: The Party Fairies Book 2 by Daisy Meadows, Fables and fairy tales
  4. Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides Movie Storybook by Disney Press, Adventure stories
  5. The Wrath of Mulgarath (The Spiderwick Chronicles #5) by Holly Black, Tony DiTerlizzi, Fantasy
Cover of the book The Kodiaks: Home Ice Advantage by David A. Robertson.

Celebrate Disability Pride!

July is Disability Pride Month! It's a fabulous time to recognize all of the achievements and contributions of individuals with disabilities. Read some awesome books from our collection to celebrate!

Read books for Disability Pride Month! 

Cartoon illustration of young kids with different visable disabilities

On our bookshelf

Book cover of Papilio with photograph of author and illustrator

In this inventive, three-part tale, readers meet Papilio Polyxenes, an adorable caterpillar on her journey to become a butterfly. As she faces challenges like learning to fly and making friends, Papilio grows through each stage of metamorphosis while discovering her inner strength. Complete with butterfly facts and expressive illustrations, this story celebrates the ups and downs of growing up.

Read Papilio by Ben Clanton

Kids and Teen Awards

Print books wearing a pair of earphones

Canadian authors and illustrators have amazing stories to tell for, and about, kids and teens. Explore CELA's collection of nominated and award winning titles. 

Kids and Teen Awards Page

*NEW  2025 Canadian Children's Book Centre Awards