Read On Canada!
Read On Canada! was created to help families without access to books or reading activities this summer.
childrensliteracy.caI don’t have live access to the latest feeds right now, but here’s a quick summary of Canada Reads coverage and recent highlights based on reputable sources up to 2025-2026:
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Canada Reads overview: CBC’s annual "one book to change the narrative" book competition features five Canadian books championed by celebrities, with one book voted off each day of debate and a final winner announced at the end of the event. The show is hosted by Ali Hassan and streams episodes on CBC Gem and YouTube, with coverage of participants, chosen books, and day-by-day results.[3][6][7][9]
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2025 edition highlights: The 2025 Canada Reads winner was Shayla Stonechild championing A Two-Spirit Journey by Ma-Nee Chacaby, securing the championship in a close vote, reflecting the event’s ongoing emphasis on diverse Indigenous and LGBTQ+ Canadian voices. The CBC also highlighted 2025-26 programming and the annual return of Canada Reads with the theme “One Book to Change the Narrative”.[4][3]
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Notable related coverage: CBC and CBC Books maintain a dedicated hub for Canada Reads with updates on hosts, champions, and episode recaps, including announcements for upcoming editions and availability on CBC Gem. External outlets such as Global News and educational/library-focused sites occasionally reference Canada Reads context as part of broader discussions on Canadian literature and library programming.[1][5][7][3]
If you’d like, I can:
- Pull the very latest CBC Canada Reads pages and summarize the current year’s winner, theme, and participating champions.
- Create a quick comparison of the 2024–2025 champions and their books.
- Provide links to the current CBC Canada Reads hub and the latest YouTube episode playlists.
Would you like me to fetch the newest details and present a concise update with citations? If yes, tell me which format you prefer (short bullets, a quick table, or a brief narrative).
Note: If you’re looking for real-time confirmation right now, I can confirm the general pattern and recent winners from CBC’s pages and YouTube feeds, but I’ll need to fetch the latest details to ensure timeliness.