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Canadian Library Association Book of the Year for Children

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The Canada Library Association (CLA) Book of the Year for Children Award is presented annually to a Canadian author of the best children's book published in Canada.

2011

No award given

2010

Winner - Watching Jimmy

by Nancy Hartry

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Eleven-year-old Carolyn takes on the responsibility of watching Jimmy after witnessing the incident that leaves her best friend brain-damaged and unable to communicate.... more

Honor

Faery Rebels: Spell Hunter by R. J. Anderson

Vanishing Girl: The Boy Sherlock Holmes, His Third Case by Shane Peacock

2009

Winner - The Shepherd’s Granddaughter

by Anne Laurel Carter

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Winner of the Canadian Library Association’s Children’s Book of the Year Award for 2009, The Shepherd’s Granddaughter “is the story of... more

Honor

Libertad by Alma Fullerton

Starclimber by Kenneth Oppel

2008

Winner - Elijah Of Buxton

by Christopher Paul Curtis

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Newbery Medalist and CSK Award winner Christopher Paul Curtis’s debut middle-grade/young-YA novel for Scholastic features his trademark humor, compelling storytelling, and unique narrative voice. Eleven-year-old Elijah...