2020-21 Voting May 1-15
Let the voting begin. That is begin May 1 and end May 15! You will find the voting forms under Resources – Voting. The links will be made live at 11:59 pm April 30!
Red Cedar Gala 2015
With the 2016 Red Cedar Gala just around the corner, we’re taking a look back at some of the highlights from the 2015 Red Cedar Gala! From fantastic guest speakers to yummy treats, last year’s gala had something for everybody. We can’t wait for this year’s gala! Stay tuned to the Red Cedar blog for …
Privacy Policy
Young Readers’ Choice Awards Society of British Columbia Personal Information Protection Policy At Young Readers’ Choice Awards Society of British Columbia, we are committed to protecting the data and privacy of our volunteers, community members and learners. As providing this service involves the collection, use and disclosure of some personal information about our community members, …
YRCABC: Vision and Values
In 1996, when the YRCABC came into existence, it had 3 goals: Encourage students in grades 4-7 to read more Create an awareness of Canadian books and authors Develop children’s ability to judge published works The YRCABC strategic plan has evolved to include currently both the Society and the Award but we still …
YRCABC: Leadership
Directors President Marilyn MacPherson Marilyn is a librarian with a passion for developing children’s literacy and promoting Canadian Kidlit. As a school trustee in Jasper, Alberta, Marilyn founded a writer-in residence program which introduced kids and the community to local authors like Jan Truss, W. O. Mitchell, and Rudy Wiebe. In her free time, …
Let the Voting Begin!!
Let the voting begin!!! Voting starts May 1, 2021 and ends May 15, 2021. Winners to be announced May 22, 2021. To vote, click on the link that takes you to your category, Fiction or Non-Fiction. You can vote in both categories and for more than one book. Fiction Votes Here! Non-Fiction Votes Here!
Past Winners List
Past Red Cedar Book Awards Winners Complete List: 1998 – Present Printable List 2023 FICTION Kevin Sands, Children of the Fox, Penguin, 2021. 2023 NON-FICTION Deborah Kerbel and Angela Poon, Fred &Marjorie: A Doctor, a Dog, and the Discovery of Insulin, Owlkids, 2021. 2022/23 All nominees 2022 FICTION Tanya Lloyd Kyi, Me and Banksy, Penguin …
Non-Fiction
2023-2024 Nominees Printable List To find Red Cedar Book Award resources, including downloads, please click on the book’s cover image. To learn more about the nominees, click on the book, creators, and publisher links. Cover Title Author Illustrator Publisher Pub Date Arab Fairy Tale Feasts Karim Alrawi Nahid Kazemi Tradewind Books 2022 Better Connected: How …
Voting
The Voting Basics: To be eligible to vote, readers must have read at least 5 of our shortlisted books in a single category. Readers can vote for Fiction titles, Non-Fiction Titles, or both! (Read the FAQ below for more information). There are tracking charts that you can use to keep track of your favourite books. …
Publishers’ Resources
Are you a Canadian kids’ book Publisher? One who wants to bring more attention to your authors and illustrators? Great! You’ve come to the right place. By submitting your current titles to the Young Readers’ Choice Awards Society of BC for the Red Cedar Book Awards, you will be engaging directly with the kids who …