Canadian Children’s Book Week (CCBW) celebrates talented Canadian authors and illustrators, both English and French. This year, it takes place from April 27 to May 3, 2025. This is an incredible opportunity for children across Canada to meet Canadian authors and enjoy stories that reflect their reality and culture.
Once again, the Library is hosting both in-person and virtual programs, bringing classrooms across Ottawa together to inspire a love of reading and provide a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process of authors and illustrators.
Ottawa parents, please help spread the word by encouraging your children's teachers to join the virtual programs.
Join the fun for Canadian Children’s Book Week and meet:
Sylv Chiang on Zoom! She will present her award-winning 2024 CBC Kids picture book, Still My Tessa, emphasizing the importance of allyship and how each of us can support one another. This program is offered in English only – Registration required.
- Allies are Superheroes: Monday, April 28, 10:30 am – 11:00 am (ages 4 to 8)
- Allies are Superheroes: Monday, April 28, 11:15 am – 11:45 am (ages 4 to 8)
- What’s Your Superpower?: Monday, April 28, 1 pm – 2 pm (ages 9 to 13)
Mireille Messier on Zoom! Mireille will discuss L.O.U.P.E., a new series of humorous mystery novels set in various cities across Ontario. Alongside reading excerpts, author Mireille Messier will share insights into the novel creation process.
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Mireille Messier - Une Twiga à Ottawa: Friday, May 2, from 10:30 am to 11:30 am (ages 7 to 10)
This program is offered in French only - Registration required.
Joanne Levy for an in-person program at Blackburn Hamlet branch. She will discuss the process and effort involved in writing a book.
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Joanne Levy: The Importance of Hooking Readers from the First Line: Friday, May 2, from 10:30 am to 11:30 am (ages 8 to 12)
Can’t attend? You can still celebrate by reading books from the curated selection of Canadian children’s books and diving into exciting stories featuring Canadian characters. Read Canadian this week and discover something new!
La Semaine du livre canadien pour la jeunesse souligne le talent d’auteures, d’auteurs, d’illustratrices et d’illustrateurs canadiens, francophones et anglophones. Elle a lieu du 27 avril au 3 mai cette année. Pour les enfants d’un océan à l’autre, c’est l’occasion parfaite de rencontrer des auteures et auteurs canadiens et de savourer des récits qui reflètent leur réalité et leur culture. Canadian Children’s Book Week (CCBW) celebrates talented Canadian authors and illustrators, both English and French. This year, it takes place from April 27 to May 3, 2025. This is an incredible opportunity for children across Canada to meet Canadian authors and enjoy stories that reflect their reality and culture.
