Cherie Dimaline, Lee Edward Födi, and Marsha Skrypuch are Canadian Children's Centre Book Awards shortlisters

Cherie Dimaline, Lee Edward Födi, and Marsha Skrypuch are among this year’s shortlist nominees for The Canadian Children's Centre Book Awards Honour Excellence in Canadian Books for Young People!

The nominated titles represent the exceptional quality of the work by Canadian authors and illustrators from across the country. Each title nominated will capture the imaginations of Canadian young people and were chosen by [the] juries to represent the best in their category.

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Arlene Barlin Award for Science Fiction and Fantasy

Cherie Dimaline is shortlisted for HUNTING BY STARS

Lee Edward Födi is shortlisted for SPELL SWEEPER

Geoffrey Bilson Award for Historical Fiction for Young People

Martha Skrypuch is shortlisted for TRAITORS AMONG US

The winners of the awards will be announced at an in-person event at Harbourfront Centre on Thursday, September 29

Read the full list here.