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All the Awards | 2022 Edition

We’re so proud of our illustrators and authors who made it onto the awards circuit in 2022!

We hope this list of notable and award-winning children’s books by BC authors and illustrators is helpful for teachers, librarians, and book lovers. You can also browse collections of BC books for kids by new release year, awards, set-in-BC/Canada, age range, and more on our Pinterest “Shelves” & New & Upcoming Release Database.

2022 nominations, shortlists, and wins are listed in alphabetical order of CWILLers’ last name below: Continue reading

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Read Local! 2023 Spring Preview

Special thanks to The British Columbia Library Association Young Adults and Children’s Section (YAACS) for the opportunity to pop into their 2023 Youth Services Institute day for a lightning talk! Watch the replay for a sneak peek at some of the 2023 new and upcoming releases we’re most excited for, along with a quick overview of bringing BC kidlit authors, illustrators & books into libraries, schools and institutions! Continue reading

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CWILL BC 2022 Releases

Our members (and their publishers!) have been hard at work this year. We’re proud to see over 50 titles (including a solid collection of sweet-and-spooky Halloween-ready books!) by BC authors and illustrators published across all juvenile age ranges and categories. Looking to add more quality kidlit to your shelves? Browse & Shop 2022 Releases on Pinterest
Search, Sort & Shop 2022 Releases in Google Sheets Continue reading

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All the Awards | 2021 Edition

Despite ongoing impacts to book launches and live events, CWILLers had another amazing year on the awards circuit in 2021.

We hope this list of notable and award-winning children’s books by BC authors and illustrators is helpful for teachers, librarians, and book lovers. You can also browse collections of BC books for kids by new release year, awards, set-in-BC/Canada, age range, and more on our Pinterest board.
2021 nominations, shortlists, and wins are listed in alphabetical order below. Continue reading

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Book Launches

You’re invited! If you’re in the Okanagan on October 20 or 24, I hope you’ll come by!

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Crwth Press Launch

Growing Up in Wild Horse Canyon by Karen Autio, illustrated by Loraine Kemp Isobel’s Stanley Cup by Kristin Butcher For more information, click Crwth Press Launch Party

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