CanadianResources&Links

Canadian Resources and Links Here are some general resources and links related to Canadian children's literature that might be helpful to you throughout the term and afterwards. Feel free to add to the list as you find other useful links.


 * General Information **

Canadian Children's Book Centre

National Film Board of Canada

International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY) Canada

Freedom to Read Week

The Book and Periodical Council

Canadian Geographic Kids Website


 * Booklists **

Canadian Books for Canadian Kids--a booklist of quality books for kids from K-grade 8

Read Up On It! --//Read Up On It// is a publication that promotes Canadian children’s literature and reading. It highlights notable books on a given theme, and features award-winning, Canadian children’s books in all categories. The publication is offered free from Library and Archives Canada. You can access the booklists online, or request a print copy to be sent to you. The 2009 theme is: Ice Floes and Frost. Booklists from previous years are also available and include themes such as: Aboriginal Stories, Poetry, Multiculturalism, Science Fiction & Fantasy, etc. These are a great resource that are available every fall.


 * Book Reviewing Sites & Journals **

CM Magazine: Canadian Review of Materials

Resource Links

The Looking Glass: New Perspectives on Children's Literature


 * Bookstores **

Mabel's Fables Children's Bookstore (Toronto, Ontario)

Woozles (Halifax, Nova Scotia)

Kidsbooks (Vancouver, British Columbia)


 * Library Websites **

Edmonton Public Library's
 * Early Literacy Resources
 * Preschooler's Website (with puppet shows you can watch!); Kids' Website ; Teen Website

Toronto Public Library's Children's and Teen Websites
 * Top Canadian Books for Children for 2009 (selected by Toronto Public Library Staff)

Calgary Public Library's Storytime Anytime


 * Magazines for Canadian Kids **

Owl (10+), Chickadee (6-9 year olds), and Chirp (3-5 year olds) Magazines: [] KNOW: The Science Magazine for Curious Kids (Ages 6-9)

YES: The Science Magazine for Adventurous Minds (Ages 10-15)

French Language Magazines for Children

POP Magazine (available in both French and English and available in print or as an e-zine)


 * Publisher's Websites **

The Children's Book Council

Annick Press

Groundwood Books

Maple Leaf Press

Scholastic Canada