Join Willie Poll and me at Toronto WOTS on Saturday, September 27 at 1:35 pm for a fun-filled storytime event! David Pecaut Square, 215 King St W in Toronto. #TorontoWOTS #WOTS2025 #MeetMeAtWOTS @groundwoodbooks.bsky.social @picturebookseh.bsky.social

In Canada, proposed cuts of 15% across the federal government would have a dramatic effect on already globally decimated research & science. Join Canada's research & science community and tell PM Mark Carney to preserve the funding promised in 2024. Send a letter: win.newmode.net/canadianasso...

You can listen to an interview with Cathie Jamieson & me on CBC/Radio's Up North with Jonathan Pinto! I was also interviewed on CBC’s Here & Now Toronto, & you can find the link to both interviews below. We’re grateful for this positive attention for MY STREET REMEMBERS! Link: lnk.bio/KarenKrossing

Attended @karenkrossing.com and Cathie Jamieson’s fun and informative book launch yesterday! I learned so much about our neighbourhood and all that came before us living here and love it even more! Congratulations👏🏻 If you have littles who are curious about where they live - this book is for you!

As we bid farewell to these last hot summer days, I remember childhood, when I used to sing into the fan and hear a warbly alien voice sing back. Did you ever do that? Daily dose of #positivity, including #peace, #hope, #love, or #wonder to bring smiles to your faces. Feel free to share the love.

Gratitude for all who came to our launch for MY STREET REMEMBERS! We read, we enjoyed Cathie Jamieson's original illustrations, and we painted moccasins on the sidewalk with Moccasin Identifier at Create Art Studio. Thank you for the community love and support. @groundwoodbooks.bsky.social

Thanks for hosting me, @picturebookseh.bsky.social! @groundwoodbooks.bsky.social #CANkidlit #kidlit

Thank you, @quillandquire.bsky.social, for this review of MY STREET REMEMBERS! "An invitation for further learning.” Quill & Quire Link: quillandquire.com/review/my-st... #CANkidlit #kidlit #picturebook @groundwoodbooks.bsky.social @picturebookseh.bsky.social

Please check out this list of recommended new #CANkidlit books, including my new picture book with illustrator Cathie Jamieson MY STREET REMEMBERS! #kidlit #picturebooks @groundwoodbooks.bsky.social @picturebookseh.bsky.social

Thanks to author L.E.Carmichael for featuring me on her blog! I chat about my inspiration for MY STREET REMEMBERS & offer activity ideas for parents & teachers. Link: www.lecarmichael.ca/2025/09/kare... @groundwoodbooks.bsky.social @picturebookseh.bsky.social #kidlit #CANkidlit #picturebook #Edusky

It was a thrill to visit CBC Radio live in person for a chat with Ramraajh Sharvendiran about MY STREET REMEMBERS, written by me and illustrated by Cathie Jamieson. Link: www.cbc.ca/listen/live-.... @groundwoodbooks.bsky.social @picturebookseh.bsky.social

In solidarity with Canadian Authors & Illustrators Against Book Bans (CAIABB) we are sharing their recent peition “Tell the Alberta Government: No Book Bans”. The CCBC supports the freedom to read. Our statement on the Alberta Book Bans can be found on our website. Link: change.org/AB-book-ban

Thx CBC & @emilyawilliams52.bsky.social for sharing list of >200 books slated for removal from Edmonton Public School libraries: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... If you're a Canadian author/illus against #BookBanning, pls consider joining #CAIABB! More info here. Thx @whatwouldjuliedraw.bsky.social

If you are a published Canadian author or illustrator and opposed to book bans, you might want to join the newly formed Canadian Authors and Illustrators Against Book Bans (CAIABB). Here's the links to our sign up page, Instagram and more: linktr.ee/caiabb

#KidLit #CanKidLit #LibrarySky #CAIABB #BookBans

Happy book birthday to My Street Remembers, written by me and gorgeously illustrated by Cathie Jamieson! I’m thrilled it’s out in the world! If you’re in Toronto on Sept 14, please join us for a family-friendly book launch plus an art activity by Moccasin Identifier. @groundwoodbooks.bsky.social

Thanks, Andy, for this enthusiastic review! Hooray! It's out today! 🎉🎉🎉

Thrilled that Standoff, bk 2 of my Kidnapped from Ukraine trilogy, is showing as a #1 hot new release in its category on Amazon.ca. In the US, it's #5. Set during the first year of Russia's current attacks on Ukraine. #mglit #canlit

Kathy Kacer's new #picturebook, illustrated by @hloweart.bsky.social, is called MEMORY STONES, publ by @secondstory.bsky.social. In it, Sophie is helped to remember and honour her much-loved grandmother after she passes. canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/09/memo...

🥾 How many footsteps have walked your street in the past? MY STREET REMEMBERS peels back the history of one city street in North America to reveal the greater story of the land on which we live. Out September 2nd, learn more here: houseofanansi.com/products/my-... @karenkrossing.com #cankidlit

Praise for MY STREET REMEMBERS from wonderful librarian Karen Upper! I’m honoured! @groundwoodbooks.bsky.social

Coming next week! 📚♥️

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Karen is available to visit your readers! Learn more: authorsbooking.com/karen-krossi...

Summer isn't over yet... which means there's still time to pick up and enjoy these great reads before school starts again! #kidlit #Cankidlit #summerreads

Thank you, @ala-booklist.bsky.social, for this early review of MY STREET REMEMBERS! "A thoughtful overview and reflection on the life and legacy of a busy street." Available for preorder. Illustrated by Cathie Jamieson. Published by @groundwoodbooks.bsky.social.

Ian Duncan talks about letting allies in and his debut picture book on @picturebookseh.bsky.social! 👍🏼📚

Only one month until the book launch for MY STREET REMEMBERS, including a presentation and art activity by Moccasin Identifier. We would love to see you there! The Book: houseofanansi.com/products/my-... (@groundwoodbooks.bsky.social) Moccasin Identifier: moccasinidentifier.com

Thanks to @quillandquire.bsky.social for including MY STREET REMEMBERS in their 2025 Fall Preview: Books for Young People – Young Adult and Nonfiction! More here: quillandquire.com/omni/2025-fa... @groundwoodbooks.bsky.social @picturebookseh.bsky.social #CANkidlit #kidlit

Thanks to @quillandquire.bsky.social for including MY STREET REMEMBERS in their 2025 Fall Preview: Books for Young People – Young Adult and Nonfiction! More here: quillandquire.com/omni/2025-fa... @groundwoodbooks.bsky.social @picturebookseh.bsky.social #CANkidlit #kidlit

Canadian authors & illustators are speaking up against book bans in 🇨🇦. If you're a published Cdn author or illus, pls consider joining us? www.karijones.ca/canadian-aut... Thx @whatwouldjuliedraw.bsky.social (graphics), @robinstevenson.bsky.social, K. Jones (hosting). #CanKidLit #CanLit #BookBans

Summer isn't over yet! There's still time for these fantastic summer reads. #CANkidlit #kidlit @parentclub.bsky.social @lesliegentile.bsky.social @carolmatas.bsky.social @jessicavitalis.bsky.social @jlbaileybooks.bsky.social @mbleatherdale.bsky.social @mahtabnarsimhan.bsky.social

A good choice for these next weeks of transition to a new school year #picturebook #backtoschool #transitions #change

Time to share some exciting news! My picture book, GLENN BURKE, GAME CHANGER, illustrated by Daniel J. O'Brien, is a finalist for a Lambda Literary Award in the category of LGBTQ+ Children's Books. Thank you Lambda Literary and to everyone at Macmillan and @fsgbooks.bsky.social.

Please save the date for a family-friendly book launch of MY STREET REMEMBERS plus a presentation & art activity by Moccasin Identifier. Date: Sunday, Sept 14 Time: 1 to 3 pm Hosted by: Create Art Studio, 1801/1803 Danforth Ave, Toronto Info: karenkrossing.com/2025/07/25/b...

An early spotting of MY STREET REMEMBERS! Two signed copies are available at Book City Danforth in Toronto! This picture book tells the collective history of my street from the ice age to the modern mosaic. Cathie Jamieson’s illustrations are gorgeous. Available Sept 2! @groundwoodbooks.bsky.social

Hooray! New books on the way! #kidlit #EduSky #CanKidLit

Check out these wonderful summer reads for young readers! Here are 15 strong Canadian books that are #kidlit gems. @parentclub.bsky.social @lesliegentile.bsky.social @carolmatas.bsky.social @jessicavitalis.bsky.social @jlbaileybooks.bsky.social @mbleatherdale.bsky.social @oksanna.bsky.social

A review of VAMPIRE JAM SANDWICH on CanLit for Little Canadians! Check it out! #CANkidlit #kidlit

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Hello #portfolioday! I'm Ginger, and I am a kidlit author-illustrator based in Vancouver, Canada. I love drawing animals, landscapes, and little ones getting into all kinds of trouble. gingerngo.com I'm rep'd by @soyadriana.bsky.social at ACM Kids & Illustration #kidlitart #kidlit

Whale Rock Workshops has an exciting new summer writing series and fundraiser to support underrepresented and low-income writers. I'm happy that many writers have already signed up! Register by July 7. More info: www.whalerockworkshops.com/summer-writi.... @whalerockworkshops.bsky.social #kidlit

Speaking of #CanKidLit, check out @karenkrossing.com & @dreamist.bsky.social's cover reveal for ONE COSMIC ROCK: The Story Of The Asteroid That Changed Our World, launching Feb/2026 from @owlkids.bsky.social! #KidLit #CoverReveal

SCBWI Canada West now has a starter pack of its members! If you are a member of SCBWI Canada West and you are not in the pack, my apologies. I would love to add you! Drop me a message. #SCBWICanadaWest go.bsky.app/L1mjxge

SCBWI Canada East @scbwicanadaeast.bsky.social also has a Starter Pack! go.bsky.app/F1s8vnX #CanKidLit

I love my writing community! Thanks, @authorsbooking.bsky.social!

COVER REVEAL! I'm thrilled with the cover by @dreamist.bsky.social of our #picturebook ONE COSMIC ROCK: The Story of the Asteroid That Changed Our World. It's coming from @owlkids.bsky.social in Feb 2026. Outer space! Dinosaurs! And more! karenkrossing.com/2025/06/25/c... #CANkidlit #kidlit

My advanced copy of MY STREET REMEMBERS is here! Written by me, illustrated by Cathie Jamieson, published by @groundwoodbooks.bsky.social. Available for preorder now. 😀 This book has been a journey of understanding my relationship with place and reconciliation as a person of settler heritage.

I'm thrilled to be presenting MY STREET REMEMBERS, illus by Cathie Jamieson, at Telling Tales on Oct 5! Check out the link to see the stellar line-up: tellingtales.org/full-season-.... I hope to see you there! Plus, our book is available for pre-order now! @groundwoodbooks.bsky.social #kidlit