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For participating in 2021 Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon

Our story…

Run, Walk or Wheel for Reading

The Canadian Children’s Book Centre (CCBC) is a national, not- for-profit organization founded in  1976. We are dedicated to encouraging, promoting and supporting the reading, writing, illustrating and publishing of Canadian books for young readers. Our programs, publications, and resources help teachers, librarians, booksellers and parents select the very best for young readers.

At the heart of our work at the Canadian Children’s Book Centre is our love for the books that get published in Canada each year, and our commitment to raising awareness of the quality and variety of Canadian books for young readers.

Learn more at bookcentre.ca

Description

The Canadian Children’s Book Centre (CCBC)connects kids to Canadian books across the country. Our awards, publications and programs strive to break down barriers so creators can write more books and kids can hear more Canadian stories. Evidence shows that exposure to books can make kids more confident readers, can help kids improve their math and reading proficiency and can help develop more empathy in kids by increasing their own cultural awareness through stories. You can register individually or organize a team for a chance to win a CCBC membership and prizes such as; mugs, totes and copies of Canadian children’s books.    

Team members

Click on one of our team members below to make a donation.

Recent donors

Donation date Donor name Donation amount
Nov 02 Ann-Marie Langille Great run Nico! Well done! $50.00
Oct 31 Chris and Stan McMullin $50.00
Oct 29 Anonymous Well done Nico!! $50.00
Oct 29 Robin Taylor Go team CCBC! Undisclosed amount
Oct 25 S. Paterson $50.00
Oct 22 Anne Warner This is awesome, Nico. Way to go! Thank you for helping kids to enjoy Canadian books. $50.00
Oct 22 Anne Warner Thank you for supporting this wonderful cause, Amanda and Graham. $50.00
Oct 22 Jessica Egger $50.00
Oct 22 Grandma Linda Nico The Great Runner! Undisclosed amount
Oct 21 Martin Flintoff 🏃‍♀️ $25.00