How to Get Involved With or Support The Canadian Children's Book Centre

You can support the Canadian Children's Book Centre (CCBC) in four main ways: donate through the site's "Donate Now" option, take part in its fundraisers, submit titles for its book selection programs if you're a publisher or creator, and follow its news and award announcements. The right path depends on whether you're a general reader or parent, a creator or publisher, or an educator or librarian looking for program resources.

What the CCBC Does

The CCBC is a not-for-profit that helps Canadian parents, librarians, educators, and caregivers build a lifelong love of reading in children and teens. Its site describes 50 years of bringing quality Canadian books to young readers through programs and resources, from book giveaways to book reviews. It also supports the creators and publishers behind those books.

That mission shapes how you can participate: donations and fundraisers fund the work, submissions feed the book-selection programs, and news pages keep you informed about awards and initiatives.

Donating to Support the Mission

The homepage carries a direct call to action: "Support our work to ensure that Canadian kids discover, read, and celebrate Canadian books!" followed by a Donate Now button.

• Who it's for: anyone who wants to fund the CCBC's programs without taking on a volunteer or submission role.
• What to expect: the site presents donation as the primary support channel. The available page evidence does not list specific amounts, tax-receipt details, or payment methods, so check the donation page itself for those specifics before giving.
• What it supports: the CCBC frames donations as sustaining its programs and resources for young readers, plus its support for creators and publishers.

Joining Fundraisers and Reading-List Initiatives

The CCBC runs fundraisers tied to its anniversary and reading-list work. One example from its news feed: a fundraiser inviting Canadians to help build an essential reading list of books for kids and teens, announced in honour of the organization's 50th anniversary.

• Who it's for: readers, families, and educators who want to participate in a campaign rather than simply donate.
• How to start: open the "What's New" section and read the full announcement for the fundraiser. The excerpt confirms the fundraiser exists and its purpose; participation steps, dates, and any costs are in the full post, so read it there rather than assuming terms.
• Why it matters: these campaigns double as discovery tools — you end up with a curated list of Canadian books for kids and teens.

Submitting Titles (Publishers and Creators)

If you publish or create Canadian children's books, the CCBC accepts submissions for Best Books for Kids & Teens (BBKT). A call for submissions in the news feed covers the fall 2026 selection period and states a deadline of June 1 to complete the title submission form(s).

• Who it's for: publishers and creators with eligible Canadian titles.
• What to do: find the call-for-submissions post under "What's New," then complete the title submission form(s) it references by the stated deadline.
• What to verify first: eligibility rules and the exact form are described in the full call for submissions. The excerpt confirms the program, the fall 2026 period, and the June 1 deadline — confirm current details on the post itself, since deadlines and periods change each cycle.

Following Awards and News

The CCBC's news section is where awards, submissions windows, and organizational updates appear. Recent items include finalist announcements for the 2026 CCBC Book Awards (covering six major awards for Canadian books for young people), the BBKT call for submissions, fundraiser announcements, and an in-memoriam notice.

• Who it's for: anyone tracking which Canadian books are being recognized, or watching for the next submission window.
• How to use it: browse "What's New" and open the full posts. Award finalist lists are a practical shortcut for parents, teachers, and librarians building reading lists.

Choosing Your Path

If you're unsure, start with "What's New": it links donations, fundraisers, submissions, and awards in one place, and each post gives the specific steps and dates for that initiative.