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Conference

Annual Packaging Your Imagination Conference
Saturday October 25, 2025
Registration opens July 2025



Blue Pencil Evaluation

Members  offer guidance
for writing or illustration 



Writing for Children Competition

Annual competition for unpublished writers
Every entry gets a written evaluation
Registration opens March 2026

Entry deadline May 31 2026

Welcome to CANSCAIP

CANSCAIP (Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illustrators and Performers) is a member-supported community of creators for kids and teens, founded in 1977. Our Members and Friends include authors, illustrators, performers, librarians, educators, publishers, journalists—and everyone who loves kids books.  You are welcome to join us!

CANSCAIP membership, renewable annually, includes benefits like:

  • Monthly meetings with expert speakers
  • Invitations to book launches, presentations, and other events
  • Newsletter about Canada's children's book community
  • Reduced registration fees for our conferences, webinars, and other programs
  • A friendly and inclusive community for beginning and experienced writers and artists

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We love these variations of our author, illustrator and performer logo, created by our Members.

    

CANSCAIP
Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illustrators and Performers
Davisville Centre | 1920 Yonge Street, Suite 241 | Toronto, Ontario M4S 3E2

Email: office@canscaip.org
Phone: 1-416-515-1559

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