The Governor General's Literary Award for Children's Literature (Text, English) is awarded annually for a book written by a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada.

indicates a review is available for that book

1988

• Welwyn Wilton Katz – The Third Magic

Also shortlisted:

• Martha Brooks – Paradise Café and Other Stories
• Brian Doyle – Easy Avenue
• Jean Little – Little by Little

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Added 15 February 2006.
Updated 19 October 2009.