The Canadian Children's Book Centre

Open to: Canadian citizens, permanent residents with at least two years' residency, or First Nations, Inuit, and Métis people of the land now called Canada; submitted books and magazines must be intended for children or young adults ages 0–18, and magazines must feature Canadian authors and/or illustrators and be produced in Canada.

Best Books for Kids & Teens (BBKT), Spring 2027 selection period. The title submission-form deadline is November 27, 2026; physical books and magazines are due by December 4, 2026. Eligible materials must be intended for children or young adults ages 0–18, published in 2026, and submitted as physical books or magazines with valid ISBNs or ISSNs.