Canadian Children’s Book Week is an annual literary celebration that connects Canadian authors and creators with children and teens across Canada. Authors, illustrators, and storytellers tour communities and schools across the country to share their stories and inspire a lifelong love of reading in children and teens. 

From April 26 to May 2, 2026, over 270 Kamloops-Thompson students experienced presentations from Canadian author Megan Clendenan in school libraries across district for this year’s Canadian Children’s Book Week. Megan Clendenan inspired students to slow down, foster their observation skills, and remain reflective about their surroundings with her presentations Seeds Buried in the Attic and Design by Nature. After learning about biomimicry for instance, Megan encouraged students to create a design for their own invention, inspired by nature. Students and staff left her presentation with a renewed sense of hope and were keen to learn more about ways the natural world can sustain and inspire us.

Explore more about Canadian Children's Book Week 40+ year program at bookcentre.ca/pages/canadian-childrens-book-week

As a district, we are committed to developing students’ literacies to promote joyful reading, thoughtful writing, and interesting conversation. Participating in national programs such as Canada Book week is one way to help promote books and a love of reading among Kamloops-Thompson School District students.

Story provided by Andrea Wallin, District Library Learning Commons Coordinator