Kids and Teens
Top five for kids
Most popular with kids last month:
- Fantastic Mr. Fox by Roald Dahl, Movies and television tie-in
- My Weird School: Books 1-10 (series) by Dan Gutman, Jim Paillot, Humourous fiction
- Emil and the Detectives by Erich Kästner, Mysteries and crime stories
- The complete chronicles of Narnia (series) by C. S. Lewis, Pauline Baynes, Adventure stories
- Melodie the music fairy: The Party Fairies Book 2 by Daisy Meadows, Fables and fairy tales
Reading for Earth Day April 22
Earth Day 2026 has a special theme: “Our Power, Our Planet.” It’s all about working together to take care of the Earth. The theme reminds us that everyone can help—by speaking up, making good choices, and protecting nature. When we all do our part, we can make a big difference and help keep our planet safe and healthy.
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:
- Realm Breaker by Victoria Aveyard, Fantasy
- A Walk to Remember by Nicholas Sparks, Gentle romance
- Dancing After TEN by Vivian Chong, Georgia Webber, Disabilities fiction
- The Dark Won't Wait by David A. Poulsen, Mysteries and crime stories
- Love Me or Miss Me by Dream Jordan, Multicultural 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!