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

2008

• John Ibbitson – The Landing

Also shortlisted:

• Alma Fullerton – Libertad
• Dianne Linden – Shimmerdogs
• Shenaaz Nanji – Child of Dandelions
• Mariko Tamaki – Skim

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Added 21 October 2008.
Updated 15 October 2009.