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Do you like fantasy #books? And crows? And kids on a quest? And grumpy gardening sorcerers with apothecary shops? My series-starter has it all, plus it won an award and got shortlisted for two others. 😊✨ #BookSky #ReaderSky #CanLit shop.nptwrites.com books2read.com/RiverOfCrows

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A new #MostMagnificent #picturebook from @ashleyspires.bsky.social THE MOST MAGNIFICENT TEAM from @kidscanpress.bsky.social released this week. Our little maker is back & having to learn how to collaborate. Big lessons for all of us. canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/05/the-...

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Happy to be in the Cartoon roundup in POLITICO this week! You can see all the cartoons here:

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‪New #picturebook re seasons w lovely Indigenous perspective (& multilingual w English & some Swampy Cree & Ojibwe) is DAD, IS IT TIME TO GATHER MINT? by Tyna Legault Taylor & illus by @michelledaoart.bsky.social from @highwaterpress.bsky.social canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/05/dad-...

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For some silliness with a familiar sibling challenge, @marcuscutler.bsky.social gives us THE CRAYON STUB from @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social. What to do when an artist is left with but a nub of red crayon? Not what you expect. canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/05/the-...

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Coming out next week is I AM NOT A SLOTH from Marie-Pier Meunier and illus by Valérie Desrochers (CrackBoom! Books), a #picturebook about seeing beyond the labels and a single trait. Pretty powerful message. And cute! canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/05/i-am...

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In 2020, the CCBC donated a collection of children's books to Hamilton Public Library with the purpose preserving Canada’s literary history. The collection is now on display to view and access for study and research (and fun!). Details: lha.hpl.ca/articles/can...

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I think we're close enough to this now that I should start talking about it?? MAY 16th @ Lucky's!! I'm going to have a launch for both of my new books! Pls come!!!!!!!!! 🎉😈🎠🌈📚

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This #picturebook told in rhyming verse from @brianacorrscott.bsky.social was just released yesterday & it's amazing! I LOST A DAY helps children find ways to cope w big feelings. From @nimbuspub.bsky.social Perfect for May's #MentalHealthMonth canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/04/i-lo...

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I try not to talk about politics on my socials, coz it’s an awful topic for a person who hates conflict. But I will say that voting is important & you should vote if you have the chance. Too many ppl in Canada & US don’t know what it’s like to really have no choice; they complain openly about -

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Canadian authors, you have until May 1 to send out your paperwork for the public lending right program. If your work is in libraries, you get a yearly cheque. publiclendingright.ca #CanLit #WritingCommunity

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Delighted to be asked to sign not just copies of my picture book, but also my game art! I usually decline publisher invites to illustrate #BoardGames (trying to keep gaming events pure play for me) but enjoyed drawing 2 ducks for DUCK & COVER's Artist Pack for @captaingames.bsky.social.

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Andy Jones is in the shop with us signing books until 11:30! Stop by to say hi, and pick up a copy of Actor Needs Restraint, or one of his many fabulous folktales.

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When a haze isolates Jackie from nature, her muse for drawing, she loses heart for everything. That is, until nature comes to her. JACKIE'S DRAWING by @andrewkatzauthor.bsky.social illus by Tony Luzano comes out in May from CrackBoom! Books. canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/04/jack...

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We're excited to announce submissions are now open for the Lane Anderson Award! Presented annually in two categories: adult and young reader. The winner in each category receives a prize of $10,000! Deadline to submit is April 30th, 2025. For more info visit: laneandersonaward.ca/submissions/

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Omg this looks adorable! ☺️

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We may have an opinion on Bigfoot, but what do Bigfoots think of us? @jamigigot.bsky.social shares this perspective in her upcoming #picturebook from @kidscanpress.bsky.social THE BIGFOOT FIELD GUIDE TO CAMPERS (AND OTHER MYSTERIOUS CREATURES) canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/04/the-...

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Tomorrow! #KidLitArt chat

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The sixth interview in my 2025 #BCPoetry interview series with @readlocalbc.bsky.social is here! I spoke with Pamela Porter about her @caitlinpress.bsky.social collection, Between the Bell Struck and the Silence. I hope you enjoy it: www.readlocalbc.ca/2025/04/22/t...

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Hello, new followers! I have a new book coming out in June, available for preorder now. Here's the first chapter, for your enjoyment!

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That’s fantastic, Jenna! Always great #kidCanLit out there, right?! ❤️🇨🇦📚

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Join us for the next gathering of the #BookHeadBookClub! In our next meeting, we will discuss Weird Rules To Follow, Kim Spencer's (multiple!) award-winning middle grade novel. The virtual meeting will take place on June 4th, 2025 at 7:00pm ET. Register: bit.ly/3GmhXqA

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May be a bit before it's truly green, but @friedawishinsky.bsky.social's message in her upcoming #MG #NF book KEEP OUR WORLD GREEN: WHY HUMANS NEED GARDENS, PARKS AND PUBLIC GREEN SPACES from @orcabook.bsky.social is important all year round. canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/04/keep...

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"Two Tales of Twenty-Six is more than the sum of its parts and that's why it's extraordinary ... encouraging our youngest children in their reading, especially if they are frustrated, and allowing them to see themselves in a story." - Helen Kubiw, CanLit for LIttleCanadians

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Here’s my original starter pack @stephaniemclellan.bsky.social to help you find your fellow #Canadian writers and illustrators of books for children and teens go.bsky.app/2Ys743U

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Delighted to see you here, @stephaniemclellan.bsky.social Just added you to one of my starter packs of kidCanLit creators. Welcome! go.bsky.app/TMk1FWY

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Though it seems appropriate to review UNDER ATTACK, the first book in @marshaskrypuch.bsky.social new #MG series KIDNAPPED FROM UKRAINE (Scholastic), on a day of grief, I should have reviewed it far sooner as it is too important to miss. canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/04/unde... 👍🇨🇦📚

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Who is MRS. NOBODY & why does Alice have her around?Can Alice find her own voice without Mrs. Nobody? New #picturebook from Y. S. Lee (author of YA series "The Agency") & illus by @marielafrance.bsky.social From @groundwoodbooks.bsky.social canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/04/mrs-...

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Author @christinebaldacchino.link writes important stories and @carmenmok.bsky.social gave VIOLET SHRINK the art to tell it. TD Grade One Giveaway is such a fabulous program! ❤️🇨🇦📚

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Congrats!

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Congratulations to all the Prix Aurora Award finalists! www.csffa.ca/awards-infor...

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The 2025 Aurora ballot is live! Check out the finalists for each category here: www.csffa.ca/awards-infor...

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Thanks, Ellie. ❤️🇨🇦📚

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Thanks @secondstory.bsky.social for sharing #picturebook THE WARMEST BLANKET IN THE WORLD by Tamara Levine and @elliearscott.bsky.social. It certainly is a cozy read of family and sharing. (I also learned about qiviut.) canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/04/the-... 👍🇨🇦📚

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For some, the coming spring won't bring needed warmth. But THE WARMEST BLANKET IN THE WORLD by Tamara Leving & illus by @elliearscott.bsky.social (from @secondstory.bsky.social) does the trick for Ama. #picturebook #intergenerational relationship canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/04/the-...

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Pajama Press is excited to announce that we are opening our submissions for middle-grade and YA fantasy, science fiction, and historical fiction. Please visit the Pajama Press submission page on our website for more details. #opensubmission #YAbooks #middlegrade #fantasy #scifi #historicalfiction

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Hurray, just noticed that @sunnybrookhsc.bsky.social has joined Bluesky! Grateful to Sunnybrook doctors for helping to save my eyesight -- subclinical detached retina yrs ago. Was there today for a mammogram (routine check-up, just got back), going back next wk for eye surgery follow-up. Grateful.

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What to do IF A BUMBLEBEE LANDS ON YOUR TOE? Take some whimsical lessons from nature acc to Cynthia Mackey @booksbycindy.bsky.social in her new #picturebook illus by Vikki Zhang. From Yeehoo Press. Out soon. canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/04/if-b...

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It’s a small world, Jess, isn’t it? I’ve had the pleasure of working with Gail de Vos @taleteller.bsky.social on a book award jury of @kidsbookcentre.bsky.social. We’ve got quite a network. ❤️🇨🇦📚

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Maybe too early for the outdoor community pool but Thao Lam's new #picturebook EVERYBELLY is more a celebration of diversity than the swimming. From @groundwoodbooks.bsky.social EVERYBELLY is gorgeous in its message and cut-paper collage art. canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/04/ever...

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I WOULD GIVE YOU MY TAIL from Tanya Tagaq and illus by Qavavau Manumie, both of Nunavut, (from Tundra Books) puts the emphasis of happiness coming from gratitude but never in a preachy way. It's quite lovely and serene. canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/04/i-wo... 👍🇨🇦📚

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I had the immense pleasure of reading our gorgeous picture book 🐝 🍃 just before going on a trail walk. 🌲 My bee puppets joined me to introduce IF A BUMBLEBEE LANDS ON YOUR TOE by @0717vikki and me! @yeehoopress @picnicheist @picturebookseh @kidsbookcrew #debutpicturebook #kidlit #SELbooks #bee

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Collingwood Library's new community care worker 'happy to help' www.collingwoodtoday.ca/local-news/c... She’s been on the job for one month, and the library’s new full-time community care worker has received a warm welcome so far.

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