Using the same format as “Canada Reads,” five 13-15 year-olds defend 5 Canadian books. Panelists vote off the books one by one. The last book left wins. Also, leading up to “Young Canada Reads” is “Young Canada Writes” contest. Each week, 8 words listed for children to use in a short story.
Official Website: http://www.cbc.ca/canadareads
Added by Canada Reads on January 30, 2008