This #TreatiesRecognitionWeek, we're highlighting the educational activities to explore the topics and lessons of the book MY STREET REMEMBERS with children. 📖 🔗 Explore Education Central here: https://education-central.com

Highlighting WORDS MATTER this #VeteransWeek ❤️ ⭐️ “An important and well-done title that teachers will want to explore with their students.” — School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW 🔗 Learn more here: https://houseofanansi.com/products/words-matter

📰 Education Central is home to expertly crafted learning resources for Groundwood books, helping to discuss and understand the headlines of today’s world. 🔗 Explore the learning resources for the book 🥫 ONE CAN on Education Central here: https://education-central.com/books/one-can/

🌳 UP IN THE TREE by Margaret Atwood 🦉 Originally published in 1978, not only written and illustrated by Atwood, but handlettered too! 🎨 🔗 Available on our website and wherever books are sold. Learn more here: https://houseofanansi.com/products/up-in-the-tree

This Week In the News ... 📰 🔗 Explore the learning resources for the book 🥫 ONE CAN on Education Central here: https://education-central.com/books/one-can/

🎉 THERE IS NO MAP FOR THIS is a 2025 Whippoorwill Honour Book! “A great example of teen fiction written to help deal with loss and finding oneself in the aftermath.” — School Library Journal 🔗 Available now where books are sold. Learn more here: houseofanansi.com/products/the...

Monsters everywhere just can't stop raving about NIGHTMARE JONES! ⚡️ 🦇 Learn more about this collection of jaunty and mischievously unsettling poems for middle-grade readers (and the undead) here: houseofanansi.com/products/nig... #kidlit #halloween

⭐️ A STARRED REVIEW for THE BUTTERFLY'S STING by Abbie Harlow! 🦋 🔗 THE BUTTERFLY'S STING is available now at your favourite bookseller! Learn more here: houseofanansi.com/products/the... #YA #Booksky

Happy #CanadianSchoolLibraryWeek! ✏️ We're celebrating with Education Central. 🔗 Click here to explore: education-central.com 📚

Happy #LatinAmericanHeritageMonth! We're celebrating with these Groundwood picks. 📚 Explore these stories and more from around the world here: houseofanansi.com/collections/... #booksky #kidlit

Edgy reads reviewed this wk: #WhitePine- nominee #YA SONGS FOR GHOSTS by @clarakiyoko.bsky.social canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/10/song... & #MG NIGHTMARE JONES: POEMS by @shannyraindrop.bsky.social @groundwoodbooks.bsky.social canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/10/nigh...

"I hope our book invites young readers to deepen their relationship with place and the truth of our collective past." - @karenkrossing.com *New* on my blog: Interview w/ Karen about MY STREET REMEMBERS (Groundwood), a new pb illus by Cathie Jamieson. debbieohi.com/2025/10/inte... #KidLit

✨ THE OUTSMARTERS by Deborah Ellis is a finalist for the 2025 Governor General’s Literary Awards in Young People’s Literature – Text! ✨ 🔗 THE OUTSMARTERS is available wherever books are sold now, learn more about it here: houseofanansi.com/products/the... #kidlit #booksky #ggbooks #ggbooks2025

There may be some scary poems in @shannyraindrop.bsky.social's recently published #MG NIGHTMARE JONES: POEMS from @groundwoodbooks.bsky.social but some of the scariest are those that make us feel. Illustrated by Cindy Derby. canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/10/nigh...

I’m thrilled with this Kirkus review for MY STREET REMEMBERS! “A historical account with a wholly original perspective, imbued with a crucial environmental message.” Link to review: www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews... @groundwoodbooks.bsky.social #CANkidlit #kidlit

Happy #CaribbeanHeritageMonth! We're celebrating with stories, characters, and creators across the Caribbean. 🌊 🔗 Learn about these titles and more on our website! houseofanansi.com/collections/... #booksky #kidlit #cankidlit #kidlitart

New! On the Blog ... ✍️ The Poet's Point of View with Shannon Bramer, author of NIGHTMARE JONES! 🕷️ In this series, we ask our poets to recommend art, writing, music, and more to experience in tandem with their new collections! 🔗 Click here to read the blog: houseofanansi.com/blogs/anansi...

The incredible Cale Plett signing copies of their book, WAVELENGTH! ✍️🎶 “An emotional, heartwarming debut filled with queer joy.” — Kirkus Reviews 🔗 WAVELENGTH is out now! Learn more here: houseofanansi.com/products/wav... #booksky #YA #lgbtq #queerYA

🪷 “Full of low-key humor and beauty, this is a wonderful book about contemplation, ego and the happy accidents of creativity.” —Wall Street Journal 🔗 A POND, A POET, AND THREE PESTS is out now! Learn more here: houseofanansi.com/products/a-p... #mindfullness #mindfulkids #meditation

So excited to announce that SHADOW PRICE by Farah Ghafoor, WELLWATER by Karen Solie and THE OUTSMARTERS by Deborah Ellis are finalists for the 2025 Governor General's Literary Awards! 🎉 Learn more about these books on our website: houseofanansi.com

✨ A STARRED REVIEW for WORDS MATTER by Anita Fitch Pazner and Sophie Casson! ✨ “An important and well-done title that teachers will want to explore with their students.” —School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW ⭐️ 🔗 Out now! Learn more here: houseofanansi.com/products/wor... #teachers #teacherbooks

“…everything we write...has seeds in it that can be used to grow something new, even when that new work wasn’t what we originally intended.” — Uma Krishnaswami, interviewed by Suma Subramaniam for Cynsations: cynthialeitichsmith.com/2025/10/auth... @groundwoodbooks.bsky.social #KidLit

Highlighting our books for little chefs in honour of #NationalCookbookMonth! 🧑🍳 🍲 SUNDAYS ARE FOR FEASTS by Leila Boukarim and Ruaida Mannaa 🥖 OUR LITTLE KITCHEN by Jillian Tamaki 🍄 COOKING WITH BEAR by Deborah Hodge and Lisa Cinar #booksky #kidlit #cookingwithkids #kidlitart #cankidlit

It was such a treat having Xaiver Michael Campbell in the office this week sign copies of his book A SINGLE DREADLOCK! ✍️ ⭐️ “A celebration of diversity, individuality, and self-acceptance. [A] lovely, affirming title.” —Foreword Reviews, STARRED REVIEW Learn more: houseofanansi.com/products/a-s...

🎃 Ghosts and ghouls galore! From poetry to picture books, we're getting ready for Halloween with these creepy reads. 📚 🕷️ Explore these books and more here: houseofanansi.com/collections/... #booksky #kidlit #cankidlit #halloween

Author Caroline Adderson's new #picturebook (illus by Lauren Tamaki) imagines how Japanese poet Bashō may have been inspired to write his haiku "The Old Pond." A POND, A POET, AND THREE PESTS was recently released @groundwoodbooks.bsky.social canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/10/a-po...

🪐 Learn the history of hope, how it can be measured, learned and practiced in this illustrated nonfiction book for middle-grade readers. ✨ 📖 THE STORY AND SCIENCE OF HOPE is out now wherever you buy your books! Learn more here: houseofanansi.com/products/the... #booksky #kidlit #cankidlit

⭐️ “A truly impactful read. ... A compelling and important addition for mature young adult collections, this novel powerfully portrays the fight for freedom and self-determination against overwhelming odds.” — School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW 🥊 Out now! houseofanansi.com/products/the...

I'm excited to read Abbie Harlow's debut novel, The Butterfly's Sting. published by @groundwoodbooks.bsky.social

✂️ Curious about how Thao Lam created her Kirkus Prize Winning picture book EVERYBELLY? 🎨 Check out Thao's #StudioTour on the Blog: houseofanansi.com/blogs/anansi... 🫧 EVERYBELLY is the winner of the 2025 Kirkus Prize for Young Readers' Literature and has received ⭐️ SIX starred reviews.

It's #IndigenousPeoplesDay! A day to honour the histories, cultures, and perspectives of Indigenous people and their ancestors on this land. Explore our Indigenous Voices collection here: houseofanansi.com/collections/... #booksky

🍂 Books for admiring the season and sharing meals with loved ones. Learn more on our website: houseofanansi.com?utm_source=b... 🍁 #booksky #kidlit #cankidlit

👋 BOOZHOO! / HELLO! written and illustrated by Mangeshig Pawis-Steckley and translated by Mary Ann Corbiere is a 2025-2026 First Nation Communities READ Selected Title! 🎉 Learn more about the book here: houseofanansi.com/products/boo... #booksky #cankidlit #kidlit

Today is #WorldHomelessDay, a day dedicated to raising awareness and promoting the action required to end homelessness. 💙 🔗 Learn more about HOME FOR MARGARET, an age-appropriate conversation-starter for children, here: houseofanansi.com/products/hom...

Check out my haul from local children's book bookstore Mabel's Fables! MY STREET REMEMBERS by @karenkrossing.com and Cathie Jamieson w/ @groundwoodbooks.bsky.social. (Photo of me & Karen at Toronto Library on Wed) TIME SURFERS by @kevinarts.bsky.social w/ @harpercollinsca.bsky.social #CanKidLit

Spoke to Cale Plett about their debut YA novel, Wavelength ( @groundwoodbooks.bsky.social ). 11:30 am on 101.5 UMFM and online now. #winnipeg catch the book launch at McNally tomorrow! umfm.com/programming/...

This Thursday October 9 at 7pm, join us for the launch of Cale Plett's debut YA novel Wavelength (@groundwoodbooks.bsky.social). Featuring a conversation with Teresa Horosko and a live musical performance. - mailchi.mp/grant/cale-p...

Nightmare Jones' Eve. @shannyraindrop.bsky.social @groundwoodbooks.bsky.social Launch. 09Oct. #typebooksjunction #torontolitup festivalofauthors.ca/event/toront...

🎊 SO excited to announce that Wavelength by Cale Plett is on the Indie Next List! 🎉 🎸 Learn more about WAVELENGTH here: houseofanansi.com/products/wav...

🏆 EVERYBELLY by Thao Lam is the winner of the KIRKUS PRIZE for Young Readers' Literature! 🎉 Huge congratulations to the incredible Thao Lam! 🎊 Learn more about EVERYBELLY here: houseofanansi.com/products/eve...

THURSDAY NIGHT 6:30 at TYPE JUNCTION An extraordinary cast has been assembled to celebrate the arrival of NIGHTMARE JONES the newest collaboration by SHANNON BRAMER & CINDY DERBY from @groundwoodbooks.bsky.social #torontolitup festivalofauthors.ca/event/toront...

🥊 THE BUTTERFLY'S STING by Abbie Harlow is a Kobo Canada Best of the Month pick for October! 🦋 Learn more about this title and explore Kobo Canada's Best Books of the Month here: www.kobo.com/ca/en/p/book...

In the spirit of #BannedBooksWeek, we're highlighting Groundwood's challenged titles. As books are continuously being censored in libraries and schools, it's vital that we reflect on the dangers of censorship and remember the importance of telling diverse stories. 📚#booksky #kidlit #bannedbooks

THIS WEEK She's headed to The Junction!* #TypeJunction to read from/celebrate #the launch of NIGHTMARE JONES @shannyraindrop.bsky.social #CindyDerby @groundwoodbooks.bsky.social #torontolitup festivalofauthors.ca/event/toront...

These Groundwood Books have been out for one month! 🗓️ ✨ Explore our new releases here: houseofanansi.com/collections/... #booksky #kidlit #cankidlit #picturebooks

BOOZHOO! / HELLO! written and illustrated by Mangeshig Pawis-Steckley and translated by Mary Ann Corbiere is shortlisted for the 2025-2026 First Nation Communities READ Awards! 🎉 🔗 Explore the shortlist and learn more about the First Nation Communities READ Awards here: fncr.ca/news/first-n...

On Sunday, Oct 5 at 2:15 PM, you can find me at the Telling Tales Festival as I read from MY STREET REMEMBERS. This storytime will invite young listeners to discover the deep past beneath our feet. What does your street remember? Link: tellingtales.org/festival-reg... @groundwoodbooks.bsky.social

A young girl leaves her Jamaican homeland and carries her memories to Canada in THE LAST LAST (@groundwoodbooks.bsky.social), a poignant tale about the powerful moment between loss and discovery. We interview the author here! #AmReading #PictureBooks #CanLit open-book.ca/News/Story-S...

Out this month from Groundwood Books! Buy or borrow from your favourite bookshop or local library now! 🍂 📚 Explore here! houseofanansi.com/collections/... #kidlit #childrenslit #booksky #cankidlit #picturebooks #YA

Today is the #NationalDayforTruthandReconciliation and #OrangeShirtDay. 🧡 Our recommended reading unpacks the events and lasting impact of residential schools for children in a reflective and dialogue-driven way. #NDTR #EveryChildMatters