Forest of Reading® 2026
The Forest of Reading® is Canada’s largest recreational reading program! This initiative offers ten reading programs to encourage a love of reading in people of all ages. The Forest helps celebrate Canadian books, publishers, authors and illustrators. More than 270,000 readers participate annually from their school and/or public library. All Canadians are invited to participate via their local public library, school library, or individually.
Blue Spruce Award™
Ages 4–7, Grades JK–2
Silver Birch Express Award®
Ages 8–10, Grades 3–4
Silver Birch Fiction Award®
Ages 8–12, Grades 3–6
Yellow Cedar Award
Ages 9–14, Grades 4–8
Red Maple Award™
Ages 12–14, Grades 7–8
White Pine Award™
Ages 15–17, Grades 9–12
