– the presentation of three awards for work in the field of free expressionĪ complete list of events in locations across Canada is available at freedomtoread.ca it will be updated as new events are added. – readings from challenged books and magazines

– debates about libel law, self-censorship, defamation and intellectual freedom – discussions about investigative journalism in a transformed media landscape Public events take place in locations across the country speakers include poets, investigative journalists, librarians and readers. “During Freedom to Read Week, we invite Canadians to celebrate free expression, place challenges to it under scrutiny and join together to debate how censorship in many forms affects us all.”įreedom to Read Week incorporates public readings and panel discussions, challenged book and magazine displays and a kit for librarians and teachers. Some command international headlines, others involve quiet requests to remove material from local library shelves, and all demand our attention,” said Marg Anne Morrison, chair of the Freedom of Expression Committee. “Every week we read of challenges to free expression. A national celebration of freedom of expression that takes place in libraries, schools and arts venues across Canada, this year’s program runs from February 22 to 28, 2015. The Book and Periodical Council and its Freedom of Expression Committee are pleased to announce the 31st annual Freedom to Read Week in Canada. Get Published: The Writing for Children Kit.Bibliovideo: Canadian Kids’ Books on YouTube.How You Can Help the CCBC – A resource for educators.Donate to the David Booth Children’s and Youth Poetry Award.Donate to the Jean Little First Novel Award.Donate to Canadian Children’s Book Week.

CCBC Articles of Continuance and By-laws.

Finding Grace by Becky Citra