I ❤️ promoting #kidCanLit that might not get much attention like a #picturebook from small #NovaScotia publisher Pictou Bee Press. THE CROW THAT WOULDN'T GO, written (in rhyme) & illustrated by Matea Drljepan, is all about Antigonish & crows. canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/12/the-...

In her new young adult book, What Friends Are For, award-winning author Harriet Zaidman tackles the subject of teen pregnancy during Canada’s 1983 abortion debate. . #CanadianBooks #WomenWriters #RoeVWade #YABooks buff.ly/l2g8jqI

When a child finally meets a barred owl only his grandfather has ever seen, it's a wondrous connection. OWL by Kara Griffin, illus. by K. Shawn Larson from @acornpress.bsky.social Thanks for sharing @nimbuspub.bsky.social Great for #STEM too canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/12/owl.... 👍🇨🇦📚

Busy prepping Jan1st post re #youngCanLit upcoming releases (let me know if you've a 2026 title) but still catching up on wonderful fall releases like COMMUNITY SNOWMAN by @deborahkerbel.com & Tine Modeweg-Hansen from @groundwoodbooks.bsky.social canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/12/comm...

Big thanks to the OLA for getting the word out about proposed changes to the current budget bill (Bill C-15), that impact the library book rate here in Canada, affecting library systems and patrons country wide. Check out the link and contact you MP with your concerns. bit.ly/SaveInterlib...

Feels right to review IT SNOWED today where I am. And you'll love Meaghan Smith's picture book based on her song of the same title. She illustrated it too and you get a true sense of the magic of a snow day. From @nimbuspub.bsky.social canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/12/it-s...

Editors Canada is now accepting 2026 Karen Virag Award nominations! A cash award of $400 is made possible by Editors Canada and its generous donors. Tell us about the editing heroes in your community: www.editors.ca/about/awards...

CCBC is now accepting applications from schools/libraries/community groups that want to host an author visit during Book Week (April 26 - May 2, 2026). I'm touring virtually so I'm available in any province. Give me a shout if you want more info. #schoolvisits #virtual bookcentre.ca/pages/people...

Need a new list of #kidCanLit for Christmas since I've more to add, like English translation of Ovila Fontaine & @charlotteparent.bsky.social's GG award-winning book THE FIRST CHRISTMAS TREE: AN INNU TALE #originstories @orcabook.bsky.social canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/12/the-... 👍🇨🇦📚

It touches me every time I read it. That's how I know it's special.

Loads of great #Canadian reads for Christmas for children & teens listed here. (And more since I posted this 12 years ago!) Some faves are from @stephaniemclellan.bsky.social @helainebecker.bsky.social Ruth Ohi, Barbara Reid, Don Gillmor canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2013/11/a-ca...

If we’re sharing #ChristmasBooks, my fave is still @stephaniemclellan.bsky.social’s THE CHRISTMAS WIND illus by Brooke Kerrigan. “The Christmas Wind portends the need for a deeper meaning to the holidays that should supersede all else.” canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2017/11/the-... 👍🏻🇨🇦📚

Bill C-15 would repeal the sections of the Canada Post Corporation Act that provide for (1) free mailing of letters, books, tapes, records and other similar material for the use of the blind; and (2) reduced postage for library materials (aka the Library Book Rate). 2/2

Bill C-15 threatens Library Book Rate and free mailing of materials for people who are blind librarianship.ca/news/bill-c1... 1/2

Xaiver Michael Campbell's debut #picturebook, illus by Eugenie Fernandes, re leaving Jamaica for Newfoundland &, in the face of bullying, finding self, pride in heritage, & hair love. A SINGLE DREADLOCK from @groundwoodbooks.bsky.social canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/12/a-si... 👍🇨🇦📚

Just boosting Canadian books for young people! ❤️🇨🇦📚

Yay! A new Robert Munsch–Michael Martchenko picture book from Scholastic Canada. Have some fun on the East Coast with THE PERFECT PAPER AIRPLANE. And learn to make a great one too. #STEM canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/12/the-...

Two NEW holiday cards are coming this Friday! Penguins in Sweaters and Cat Presents will be available at gricklemart.com for all your gift giving needs! Skip Amazon this year and buy stuff from your favorite artists! #grickledoodle #cards #art #cartoon #cats #penguins #holidays #funny #humor

New #picturebook from Andrew Larsen CALL ME GRAY is co-written with Bells Larsen, illustrated by Tallulah Fontaine (publ by @kidscanpress.bsky.social) It takes that colour from unfavourable to positivity, inclusivity, and even hope. canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/11/call... 👍🇨🇦📚

When you walk into your child’s school, do you recognize the expertise you bring as someone who works in libraries — and the impact that gives you to be a champion for school libraries and public education? Listen to this week's conversation at Library Land Loves!

Another lovely picture book of Richard Wagamese's writing, illus by Bridge George (Douglas & McIntyre). THE INQUISITIVE RAVEN would be a gorgeous gift for anyone who needs to be reminded to respect their own gifts &not try to emulate others. canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/11/the-... 👍📚

A grandfather, a grandson, a guitar, a song, and time. THE ONE ABOUT THE BLACKBIRD written by Melanie Florence and illustrated by Matt James (Tundra Books) is a new #picturebook with heart. canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/11/the-...

It was my pleasure, Marnie. ❤️🇨🇦📚

This Saturday November 15 at 2pm, join Alan Doyle for a special afternoon discussion and signing of The Smiling Land, hosted by Ace Burpee. - mailchi.mp/grant/alan-d...

Currently reading: Nightmare Jones by @shannyraindrop.bsky.social. Congratulations on this spooky masterpiece - now the scariest book in our library collection. 😍😍😍😍

I ❤️ words, & young readers will too after reading Sara Cassidy's STAR SAILOR, THE STORY OF WORDS (illus by @whatwouldjuliedraw.bsky.social). This playful NF book looks at how words are created, how they change, etc. From @orcabook.bsky.social canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/11/star...

77 days. 1848 hours. 6,652,800 seconds. The countdown to the 2026 Super Conference is officially on, and that can only mean one thing... registration is open! This year’s #OLASC Early Bird deadline is December 5. Register at bit.ly/SC26Registra...

Cats in Graffiti Alley, looks like it's signed LMAR. "Watching the Wildlife" #Toronto #Graffiti #StreetArt

The New Girl wins Janet Savage Blachford Prize at the 2025 QWF Literary Awards. Details: https://bookcentre.ca/blogs/industry-news/the-new-girl-wins-2025-qwf-literary-award

Textured art like @mariemanon.bsky.social creates are always a "wow" for me. Manon Gauthier's latest picture book is ALL OF US from @runningthegoat.bsky.social. All animals may be different but we are all the same too. #cells #STEM #diversity canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/11/all-...

On the BOOK BIRTHDAY 🎉of "Burst Your Bubble!" TY CanLit for LittleCanadians for this wonderful review.🫧 joycegrantauthor.com/2025/11/an-a... #MediaLiteracy @jandolby.bsky.social @hkubiw.bsky.social @owlkids.bsky.social @mediasmarts.bsky.social @mor10.com @picturebookseh.bsky.social #kidlit

Robbie's Inspiration - Author interview: Amanda in Ireland by Darlene Foster #childrensfiction #readingcommunity #bookreview robbiesinspiration.wordpress.com/2025/11/10/r...

Have a great launch @jgcanada.bsky.social for BURST YOUR BUBBLE! OUTSMART THE ALGORITHMS AND SEE WHAT YOU'RE MISSING today. Lots to absorb in this NF book for #MG readers, with fab art by @jandolby.bsky.social We should all be reading this one! canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/11/burs...

Ontario #teachers: consider today's #Burlington book launch of BURST YOUR BUBBLE! OUTSMART THE ALGORITHMS AND SEE WHAT YOU'RE MISSING by @jgcanada.bsky.social illus by @jandolby.bsky.social @owlkids.bsky.social Great NF book to inform us all! canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/11/burs...

Dave Paddon's here at the Jack Byrne signing copies of his fabulous tall tales until 6pm today. Susan Flanagan was up earlier this aft, so we have signed copies of THE DEGREES OF BARLEY LICK as well!

I'm looking forward to the event. Come and say Hi - buy a #book, have a chat. Moyer Rec Centre, 54569 Range Road 215 in Josephburg, Strathcona County. Alberta. 10 am - 4pmhttps://josephburg-ag.ca/christmas-in-the-heartland/ #gifts #crafts #books #food #games #music and much more.

Another #hilo #MG read for #IReadCanadianDay is John Lekich's BARK TWICE FOR MURDER from @orcabook.bsky.social There's a murder but mostly there's laughs, great characters, food, and even a talking dog. canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/11/bark... 👍🇨🇦📚

Give some love to new #CDN publisher: MIGHTY VILLAGE BOOKS @mightyvillagebooks.bsky.social. Pleased to present my interview with founder author-illustrator Danielle Daniel (remember her award-winning SOMETIMES I FEEL LIKE A FOX). Learn more here: canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/11/migh...

Winners of @kidsbookcentre.bsky.social CDN Children's Book Awards announced this wk. Congrats @sharigreen.bsky.social @rosenafung.bsky.social @markmorton.bsky.social Yayo, Elizabeth MacLeod, Mike Deas, Ray Xu, Jennifer Leason Norman Chartrand canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/10/2025...

Great new #Halloween bk of CDN ghost stories. HAUNTED CANADA GRAPHIC NOVEL VOL 2: FOUR MORE TERRIFYING TALES by @joelasutherland.bsky.social illus by @mikeseriously.bsky.social @salisketch.bsky.social Maya McKibbin, Hannah Barrett (ScholasticCDA) canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/10/haun...

Join IBBY Canada for a night of KidLit Trivia hosted by acclaimed author and illustrator Kevin Sylvester! Tickets 🎟️ www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/international-board-on-books-for-young-people/events/kidlit-trivia-night-1

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...

Hope there are more books of poetry for young people in your future. ❤️🇨🇦📚

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...

Going to be a busy month for book awards for #CDN creators: #GGBooks2025 canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/10/2025... & @forestofreading.bsky.social canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/10/2026... & @kidsbookcentre.bsky.social canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/08/2025...

Glad @peterhreynolds.bsky.social is on Bluesky so I can share my review of his latest #picturebook THE GIFT OF WORDS (Scholastic). It may seem early for the holiday season but stories that promote positivity & joy will resonate throughout the yr. canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/10/the-...

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... @mandagroup.bsky.social @jandolby.bsky.social

Question: How many of my #KidLit friends are in Canada? I have the inklings of an idea but just looking to gauge numbers right now. Of the #CanKidLit authors, how many are in Ontario and how many are in Ottawa? #WritingCommunity

Apologies to @karilynnwinters.bsky.social & Catherine Rondina whose Yellow Cedar-nominated book ZOOM IN ON ZOMBIES (Fitzhenry & Whiteside) I accidentally left off my original list of @forestofreading.bsky.social nominees. My bad! Corrected now. canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/10/2026...

If you're like me & support great #CDN books for young readers, the announcement of @forestofreading.bsky.social nominees is a big deal. Here are 3 lists with 1st for youngest English readers: canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/10/2026...