MYRCA Community Grant 2026

Two Manitoba school libraries will receive a complete set of MYRCA-nominated books, with a choice of Sundogs or Northern Lights, generously provided by Canadian Educational Brokers.

See the attached information for details and how to apply.

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Application form: MYRCA Community Grant Application 2026 – Fill out form

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We’re thrilled to announce the four incredible creators joining us for the MYRCA Celebration on May 5th!
⭐ Colleen Nelson, author (How to Save a Library)

⭐ Rheal McGregor, illustrator (Touching Grass)

⭐ Ryan James Black, author (The Dark Times of Nimble Nottingham)

⭐ Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch, author (Under Attack: Kidnapped From Ukraine)

We can’t wait to welcome these talented Canadian authors and illustrator to celebrate books, reading, and the young readers of Manitoba! 

May 5th … here we come!

Apply to be a Junior MYRCA member here!

Congratulations to our winners!

2026 MYRCA SUNDOGS – Larry Verstraete for Coop for Keeps

2026 MYRCA NORTHERN LIGHTS – Nicola Dahlin for If We Tell You

Congratulations to our Honour Book Winners:

2026 MYRCA SUNDOGS – Kristy Jackson, art by Rhael McGregor for Mortified

2026 MYRCA NORTHERN LIGHTS – Heather Smith for Tig

View our new 2027 Nominees

2027 MYRCA Sundogs Nominees

2027 MYRCA Northern Lights Nominees