Winners 2022-23
English Nonfiction
How to Promenade With a Python (And Not Get Eaten)
by Rachel Poliquin, illustrated by Kathryn Durst (Tundra Books, 2021)
English Fiction
Stealing Home, by J. Torres, illustrated by David Namisato (Kids Can Press, 2021)
French Nonfiction
Docteur RIP : C’est mortel !
by Michel Quintin, illustrated by Freg (Michel Quintin, 2021)
French Fiction (a tie!)
Am stram gram, by Sophie Labelle (Hurtubise, 2021)
AND
Le chien d’or de Québec, by Denis Boucher, illustrated by Paul Roux (Bouton d’or Acadie, 2021)
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2022-23 Shortlists
English / French
Former Winners
2021-22
English Nonfiction
Sergeant Billy: The True Story of the Goat Who Went to War
by Mireille Messier, illustrated by Kass Reich (Tundra Books, 2019)
English Fiction
Screech! Ghost Stories from Old Newfoundland
by Charis Cotter, illustrated by Genevieve Simms (Nimbus Publishing, 2020)
French Nonfiction
Cochon Dingue aime la terre
by Karine Lachapelle, Marijo Meunier, and Luc Michaud, illustrated by Tristan Demers (La Bagnole, 2020)
French Fiction
Clochat veut ses 9 vies Tome 1 : Tout va bien
by Cindy Roy, illustrated by Yohann Morin (La Bagnole, 2020)
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2021-22 Shortlists
English / French
2020-21
English Nonfiction
Beastly Puzzles
by Rachel Poliquin, illustrated by Byron Eggenschwiler (Kids Can Press, 2019)
English Fiction
Pickles vs. the Zombies
Angela Misri (DCB, 2019)
French Nonfiction
Dragouilles 21 : Les Vertes de Honolulu
Karine Gottot and Maxim Cyr (Michel Quintin, 2019)
French Fiction
Trucs de peur tome 1: Perdues dans le noir
Alexandra Larochelle, illustrated by Yohann Morin (Éditions de la Bagnole, 2019)
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2020-21 Shortlists
English | French
2019-20
English Fiction
Sparks!
by Ian Boothby & Nina Matsumoto (Scholastic Canada, 2018)
English Nonfiction
There Be Pirates! Swashbucklers &
Rogues of the Atlantic
par Joann Hamilton-Barry (Nimbus, 2018)
French Fiction
Terreur chez les musiciens
par Émilie Rivard (Boomerang Éditions Jeunesse)
French Nonfiction
Explique-moi les aliments
par Ricardo Larrivée (Auzou, 2018)
If you missed our 2020 award presentation, you can watch it on our YouTube page.
2019-20 Shortlists
English | French
2018-19
English Nonfiction
Smiley: A Journey of Love
by Joanne George (Fitzhenry & Whiteside, 2017)
English Fiction (a tie!)
The Painting
by Charis Cotter (Tundra, 2017)
Camped Out
by Daphne Greer (Orca, 2017)
French Nonfiction
Les Dragouilles en vacances !
by Karine Gottot & Maxim Cyr (Édition Michel Quintin, 2017)
French Fiction
L’Acadie en baratte
by Diane Carmel Léger (Bouton d’or Acadie, 2017)
Shortlists
English Fiction | English Nonfiction | French Fiction | French Nonfiction
If you missed the 2018 Hackmatack Children’s Choice Book Award Ceremony, click here to watch.
2017-2018
English Fiction
Fluffy Strikes Back
by Ashley Spires (Kids Can Press, 2016)
English Nonfiction
I Am Not a Number
by Jenny Kay Dupuis & Kathy Kacer (Second Story Press, 2016)
French Fiction
Les expériences de Mini-Jean, Tome 1
by Alex A. (Presses Aventure, 2016)
French Nonfiction
Les Bleues de Toronto
by Karin Gottot & Maxim Cyr (Éditions Michel Quintin, 2016)
Shortlists
English Fiction | English Nonfiction | French Fiction | French Nonfiction
If you missed the 2018 Hackmatack Children’s Choice Book Award Ceremony, it’s available for viewing here: youtu.be/iyqwcA6a9Tk
2016-17
English Fiction
Touch of Gold
by Vivien Gorham (Nimbus, 2015)
English Nonfiction
Haunted Canada 5: Terrifying True Stories
by Joel A. Sutherland (Scholastic Canada, 2015)
French Fiction
Victor et Igor : Robotique 101
by Maxim Cyr (Michel Quintin, 2015)
French Nonfiction
Le vol TS-236
by Sylvie Roberge (Dominique et Compagnie, 2014)
Shortlists
English Fiction | English Nonfiction | French Fiction | French Nonfiction
If you missed the 2017 Hackmatack Children’s Choice Book Award Ceremony, it’s available for viewing here: youtu.be/Rd4xdm0MibA
2015-2016
English Fiction
The End of the Line
by Sharon E. McKay (Annick, 2014)
English Nonfiction
Haunted Canada 4: More True Tales of Terror
by Joel A. Sutherland (Scholastic Canada, 2014)
French Fiction
À nous deux !
by Yvon Brochu (FouLire, 2014)
French Nonfiction
Albert le curieux : La science
by Marc Trudel (Z’ailées, 2014)
Shortlists
English Fiction | English Nonfiction | French Fiction | French Nonfiction
If you missed the 2016 Hackmatack Children’s Choice Book Award Ceremony, it’s available for viewing here: youtu.be/IMlRHymaK9g
2014-2015
English Fiction
Scare Scape
by Sam Fisher (Scholastic, 2013)
English Nonfiction
WeirdZone: Sports
by Maria Birmingham (OwlKids, 2013)
French Fiction
Toxique
by Amy Lachapelle (Z’ailées, 2013)
French Nonfiction
Au labo, les Débrouillards!
by Yannick Bergeron (Bayard Canada livres, 2013)
Shortlists
English Fiction | English Nonfiction | French Fiction | French Nonfiction
If you missed the 2015 Hackmatack Children’s Choice Book Award Ceremony, it’s available for viewing here: ustream.tv/recorded/62027096
2013-2014
English Fiction
Binky Takes Charge
by Ashley Spires (Kids Can Press, 2012)
English Nonfiction
No Shelter Here: Making the World a Kinder Place for Dogs
by Rob Laidlaw (Pajama Press, 2012)
French Fiction
Le secret des dragons
by Dominique Demers (Dominique et Compagnie, 2012)
French Nonfiction
La mouche
by Elise Gravel (Courte échelle, 2012)
Shortlists
English Fiction | English Nonfiction | French Fiction | French Nonfiction
If you missed the 2014 Hackmatack Children’s Choice Book Award Ceremony, it’s available for viewing here: youtube.com/watch?v=TuJzOOJ52sw
2012-2013
English Fiction
26 Tips for Surviving Grade 6
by Catherine Austen (James Lorimer and Company, 2011)
English Nonfiction
50 Poisonous Questions
by Tanya Lloyd Kyi (Annick Press, 2011)
French Fiction
Le mystère de Blandy-les-tours
by Arianne Gagnon Roy (Francophonie, 2011)
French Nonfiction
Les Bleues de New York
by Maxim Cyr and Karine Gottot (Éditions Michel Quintin, 2011)
Shortlists
English Fiction | English Nonfiction | French Fiction | French Nonfiction
If you missed the 2013 Hackmatack Children’s Choice Book Award Ceremony, it’s available for viewing here: ustream.tv/recorded/32648445
2011-2012
English Fiction
Prisoner of Dieppe: World War II
by Hugh Brewster (Scholastic Canada, 2010)
English Nonfiction
Don’t Touch That Toad & Other Strange Things Adults Tell You
by Catherine Rondina (Kids Can Press, 2010)
French Fiction
Ton journal intime Zone Frousse
by Richard Petit (Éditions Z’ailées, 2010)
French Nonfiction
Le petit livre des affaires dégueulasses
by Stéphanie C. Dubois (Les Malins, 2009)
Shortlists
English Fiction | English Nonfiction | French Fiction | French Nonfiction
2010-2011
English Fiction
Binky the Space Cat
by Ashley Spires (Kids Can Press, 2009)
English Nonfiction
How to Build Your Own Country
by Valerie Wyatt (Citizen Kid / Kids Can, 2009)
French Fiction
La plus jolie histoire
by Richard Petit (Éditions Z’ailées, 2009)
French Nonfiction
Le dico de Tibo
by Gilles Tibo (Soulières, 2009)
Shortlists
English Fiction | English Nonfiction | French Fiction | French Nonfiction
2009-2010
English Fiction
Dog Lost
by Ingrid Lee (Scholastic—Chicken House, 2008)
English Nonfiction
Gotcha!: 18 Amazing Ways to Freak Out Your Friends
by David Acer (Kids Can Press, 2008)
French Fiction
Le cimetière de Boisvert
by Tina Landry (Francophonie, 2008)
French Nonfiction
Délirons avec Léon – Spécial Olympiques
by Annie Groovie (Courte échelle, 2008)
Shortlists
English Fiction | English Nonfiction | French Fiction | French Nonfiction
2008-2009
English Fiction
Chocolate River Rescue
by Jennifer McGrath Kent (Nimbus, 2007)
English Nonfiction
Sweet!: The Delicious Story of Candy
by Ann Love and Jane Drake (Tundra Books, 2007)
French Fiction
Capitaine Static
by Alain M. Bergeron et Sampar (Québec Amérique, 2007)
Shortlists
English Fiction | English Nonfiction | French Fiction | French Nonfiction
2007-2008
English Fiction
No Safe Harbour: The Halifax Explosion Diary of Charlotte Blackburn
by Julie Lawson (Scholastic Canada, 2006)
English Nonfiction
Hiding Edith
by Kathy Kacer (Second Story Press, 2006)
French Fiction
Le monstre du Lac Baker
by Denis Boucher (Francophonie, 2006)
French Nonfiction
Ti-Jean-le-Rusé
by Melvin Gallant (Bouton d’or Acadie, 2006)
Shortlists
English Fiction | English Nonfiction | French Fiction | French Nonfiction
2006-2007
English Fiction
The Crazy Man
by Pamela Porter (Groundwood Books, 2005)
English Nonfiction
Harry Houdini, A Magical Life
by Elizabeth MacLeod (Kids Can Press, 2005)
French Fiction
L’atlas perdu
by Diane Bergeron (Souli`res, 2004)
French Nonfiction
Léon et les expressions
by Annie Groovie (Courte échelle, 2004)
Shortlists
English Fiction | English Nonfiction | French Fiction | French Nonfiction
2005-2006
English Fiction
No Small Thing
by Natale Ghent (HarperCollins, 2004)
English Nonfiction
Adventures in the Ice Age
by Linda Bailey (Kids Can Press, 2004)
French
La butte à Pétard
by Diane Carmel Léger (Bouton d’or Acadie, 2004)
Shortlists
2004-2005
English Fiction
Mud City
by Deborah Ellis (Groundwood Books, 2003)
English Nonfiction
Tunnels!
by Diane Swanson (Annick Press, 2003)
French
Zak le fantôme
by Alain M. Bergeron (Soulières Éditeur, 2003)
Shortlists
2003-2004
English Fiction
The Secret Life of Owen Skye
by Alan Cumyn (Groundwood Books, 2002)
English Nonfiction
Hana’s Suitcase
by Karen Levine (Second Story Press, 2002)
French
Opération Juliette
by Lucia Cavezzali (Les Éditions Hurtubise HMH, 2002)
Shortlists
2002-2003
English Fiction
The Breadwinner
by Deborah Ellis (Groundwood Books, 2000)
English Nonfiction
Adventures With The Vikings
by Linda Bailey (Kids Can Press, 2001)
French
Chante pour moi, Charlotte
by Marthe Pelletier (Les éditions de la courte échelle, 2001)
Shortlists
2001-2002
English Fiction
Charlie Wilcox
by Sharon E. McKay (Stoddart Kids, 2000)
English Nonfiction
WOW Canada!
by Vivien Bowers (Owl Books, 1999)
French
Premier trophée pour Momo de Sinro
by François Barcelo (Québec Amérique, 2000)
Shortlists
2000-2001
Fiction
The Secret of Gabi’s Dresser
by Kathy Kacer (Second Story, 1999)
Nonfiction
By Truck to the North: My Arctic Adventure
by Andy Turnbull and Debora Pearson (Annick Press, 1998)
Shortlists
1999-2000
Fiction
Silverwing
by Kenneth Oppel (Harper Collins, 1997)
Nonfiction
If You Could Wear My Sneakers
by Sheree Fitch (Doubleday, 1997)
Shortlists