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Geoffrey Bilson Award, 1988-2025

Resources for the titles recognized by this award since its inception in 1988 -- honoring outstanding works of historical fiction for young readers by Canadian authors

From Canadian Children's Book Centre (CCBC)

Geoffrey Bilson Award, 1988-2025

677 Resources including
41 Videos
35 Book Readings
39 Lesson Plans
List Analysis Report

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Elijah of Buxton

Elijah of Buxton

by Christopher Paul Curtis

(Winner, 2008)

40+ Resources12 Awards

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Journey of Little Charlie, The

The Journey of Little Charlie

by Christopher Paul Curtis

(Winner, 2019)

30+ Resources8 Awards

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Orange for the Sunsets

Orange for the Sunsets

by Tina Athaide

(Winner, 2020)

25+ Resources5 Awards

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Step Up to the Plate, Maria Singh

Step Up to the Plate, Maria Singh

by Uma Krishnaswami

(Finalist, 2018)

25+ Resources5 Awards

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Dance of the Banished

Dance of the Banished

by Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch

(Winner, 2015)

20+ Resources3 Awards

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Crazy Man, The

The Crazy Man

by Pamela Porter

(Winner, 2006)

20+ Resources6 Awards

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When Morning Comes

When Morning Comes

by Arushi Raina

(Finalist, 2017)

15+ Resources3 Awards

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Assassin's Curse, The

The Assassin's Curse

(Winner, 2018)

15+ Resources3 Awards

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Don't Tell the Nazis

Don't Tell the Nazis

by Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch

(Finalist, 2019)

15+ Resources1 Awards

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Wreckers, The

The Wreckers

by Iain Lawrence

(Winner, 1999)

15+ Resources3 Awards

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Mark of the Plague

Mark of the Plague

(Winner, 2017)

15+ Resources2 Awards

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Agony of Bun O'Keefe, The

The Agony of Bun O'Keefe

by Heather Smith

(Finalist, 2018)

15+ Resources4 Awards

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Wings to Soar

Wings to Soar

by Tina Athaide

(Finalist, 2025)

15+ Resources5 Awards

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Song of Freedom, Song of Dreams

Song of Freedom, Song of Dreams

(Winner, 2025)

15+ Resources3 Awards

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Age 16

Age 16

(Finalist, 2025)

15+ Resources4 Awards

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Lynching of Louie Sam, The

The Lynching of Louie Sam

by Elizabeth Stewart

(Winner, 2013)

15+ Resources4 Awards

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Weird Rules to Follow

Weird Rules to Follow

(Winner, 2023)

15+ Resources5 Awards

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Cricket War, The

The Cricket War

by Thọ Phạm and Sandra McTavish

(Finalist, 2024)

15+ Resources6 Awards

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Graffiti Knight

Graffiti Knight

(Winner, 2014)

15+ Resources2 Awards

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Gospel Truth, The

The Gospel Truth

by Caroline Pignat

(Finalist, 2015)

15+ Resources3 Awards

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Every Hidden Thing

Every Hidden Thing

by Kenneth Oppel

(Finalist, 2017)

15+ Resources1 Awards

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Clutch

Clutch

by Heather Camlot

(Finalist, 2018)

15+ Resources2 Awards

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Room for One More

Room for One More

by Monique Polak

(Finalist, 2020)

15+ Resources1 Awards

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Stealing Home

Stealing Home

by J. Torres and David Namisato

(Finalist, 2022)

15+ Resources2 Awards

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Mall Goth

Mall Goth

by Kate Leth, Diana Sousa, and Robin Crank

(Finalist, 2024)

15+ Resources2 Awards

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Focus. Click. Wind.

Focus. Click. Wind.

by Amanda West Lewis

(Finalist, 2024)

15+ Resources1 Awards

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Eyes on the Ice

Eyes on the Ice

(Finalist, 2025)

15+ Resources3 Awards

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Boy O'Boy

Boy O'Boy

(Winner, 2004)

10+ Resources3 Awards

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Sky Is Falling, The

The Sky Is Falling

(Winner, 1990)

10+ Resources3 Awards

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Sound of Freedom, The

The Sound of Freedom

(Finalist, 2019)

10+ Resources2 Awards

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Avis Dolphin

Avis Dolphin

by Frieda Wishinsky and Willow Dawson

(Finalist, 2016)

10+ Resources1 Awards

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Unquiet Past, The

The Unquiet Past

by Kelley Armstrong

(Finalist, 2016)

10+ Resources2 Awards

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Brushmaker's Daughter, The

The Brushmaker's Daughter

(Finalist, 2021)

10+ Resources1 Awards

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Paper Girl of Paris, The

The Paper Girl of Paris

by Jordyn Taylor

(Winner, 2021)

10+ Resources1 Awards

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Journal of a Travelling Girl

Journal of a Travelling Girl

by Nadine Neema and Archie Beaverho

(Finalist, 2021)

10+ Resources2 Awards

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Traitors Among Us

Traitors Among Us

by Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch

(Finalist, 2022)

10+ Resources1 Awards

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If I Just Had Two Wings

If I Just Had Two Wings

by Virginia Frances Schwartz

(Winner, 2002)

10+ Resources1 Awards

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Vanishing Girl

Vanishing Girl

by Shane Peacock

(Winner, 2010)

10+ Resources1 Awards

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Landing, The

The Landing

by John Ibbitson

(Winner, 2009)

10+ Resources3 Awards

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Glory Wind, The

The Glory Wind

by Valerie Sherrard

(Winner, 2011)

10+ Resources1 Awards

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Hangman in the Mirror, The

The Hangman in the Mirror

(Winner, 2012)

10+ Resources1 Awards

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Uncertain Soldier

Uncertain Soldier

(Winner, 2016)

10+ Resources1 Awards

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Hidden on the High Wire

Hidden on the High Wire

(Finalist, 2023)

10+ Resources1 Awards

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Go-Between, The

The Go-Between

by Jennifer Maruno

(Finalist, 2025)

10+ Resources3 Awards

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Charlie Wilcox

Charlie Wilcox

by Sharon McKay

(Winner, 2001)

10+ Resources1 Awards

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Mad Miss Mimic

Mad Miss Mimic

by Sarah Henstra

(Finalist, 2016)

10+ Resources1 Awards

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Be My Love

Be My Love

(Finalist, 2020)

10+ Resources1 Awards

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Piper

Piper

by Jacqueline Halsey

(Finalist, 2019)

10+ Resources1 Awards

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