Kids and Teens
Top five for kids
Most popular with kids last month:
- The Cat Mummy by Jacqueline Wilson, Animal stories
- Only You Can Save Mankind by Terry Pratchett, Science fiction
- Nikki Tesla and the Ferret-proof Death Ray by Jess Keating, Canadian authors (Fiction)
- The Stormy Road to Canterlot: the prequel to My Little Pony, the movie by Sadie Chesterfield, Animal stories
- Joy the Summer Vacation Fairy (Rainbow magic.) by Daisy Meadows, Fables and fairy tales
Celebrating World Cup!
Tuning into the world’s most beautiful game? Cheering for a specific team? Amplify your World Cup experience with these great reads. We’ve collected soccer stories and biographies to get you ready to cheer!
On our bookshelf
A dazzling YA anthology highlights the transformative power of books while equipping teens to fight for the freedom to read, featuring 15 diverse, award-winning authors and illustrators. As books disappear from shelves, this bold collection explores the impact of censorship on creators and, most importantly, young readers. Through powerful personal stories, sharp responses to book bans, and practical resources for activism, it empowers teens to stand up for access to stories.
Read Banned together: Our fight for readers' rights By Ashley Hope Pérez
Top Five for Teens
Most popular with teens this month:
- Middletown by Sarah Moon, 2SLGBTQIA+ fiction
- The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (Hunger Games) by Suzanne Collins, Science fiction
- Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas, Fantasy
- Song of Freedom, Song of Dreams: a novel in verse by Shari Green, Award winning fiction
- The Fellowship of the Ring (The Lord of the Rings #1) by J.R.R. Tolkien, Classic fiction
Kids and Teen Awards
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.
*NEW 2026 Hackmatack Awards!