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They will be hosted by Ali Hassan and will be broadcast on CBC Radio One, CBC TV, CBC Gem and on CBC Books. LISTEN | Canada Reads celebrates 20 years:Canada Reads 1:37:20 Canada Reads 20th anniversary special We're celebrating the great Canadian book debate's 20th anniversary! CBC Books has launched a Facebook group for those who want to read the Canada Reads 2023 books together. Teachers will be able to check out the resources at Curio.ca to bring Canada Reads into your classroom. Learn more about the Canada Reads 2023 contenders below.
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