#Reading today: a sweet little text: MY BUNNY LIES OVER THE OCEAN (Bill Richardson, text; Bill Pechet, images). When Bunny goes missing after a day at the beach, a team effort brings Bunny home. I enjoyed it; you will too! #kids #books #writing #ReadAloud #funny @runningthegoat.bsky.social

A lovely article on a new award for editors: the Nancy Flight Writers’ Trust Prize for Nonfiction Editing. Perhaps you know an editor or a project that should be nominated? westcoasteditors.com/the-nancy-fl... #editing #writing #awards #editors #publishing #books #Canadian

Access Copyright Foundation is accepting applications for its Professional Development Grant program for 2026. If you are a Canadian professional in the literary or visual arts wanting financial support to sharpen your skills, we hope to hear from you. www.acfoundation.ca/2026/02/19/c...

We are honoured to be once again shortlisted for the Bologna Prize for the Best Children’s Publishers of the Year in the North America category! Congratulations to our publishing friends who are also nominated! www.bolognachildrensbookfair.com/en/awards/bo...

This getting very, very "interesting*" *terrifying

E.G. Alaraj's sophomore picture book was born out of the struggles she and her husband faced in connecting their children with his heritage language of Arabic. Click here for the full review https://bit.ly/4qv5dPq

Job alert 👇 @orcabook.bsky.social is hiring a Sales Associate with a focus on special sales, gifts and new business. The position is based in Victoria, BC, but remote candidates will be considered. Salary range is $50k–$65k. Full posting: www.orcabook.com/Careers Deadline to apply: February 25

Keep your editing skills sharp! Looking for hands-on exercises you can do on your own time, with sample answers and detailed commentary? Check out the Edit Like a Pro series. The first two volumes, Proofreading and Structural Editing are now available:

Hey folks! Due to a series of unforeseen expenses, I need to raise some cash before royalty season rolls around at the beginning of April. Because of that, I am going to do something I don't usually do and offer paid mentoring sessions for aspiring writers.

We're hiring a publicist! We're looking for someone dynamic, bilingual, and eager to help MQUP books reach the widest possible audiences. This is for a six-month, full-time contract, based at our Montreal office. For more details and to apply: buff.ly/zFYjMcu #READUP #JobsInBooks

This is a great opportunity and a chance to be part of the amazing BC publishing community! ⬇️

Looking for an affordable reference guide written by expert Canadian editors? We've made the ebook version of Editing Canadian English available for as little as $9.99! From Canadianization to spelling, abbreviations, measurements, and so much more: www.editors.ca/publications... #ECE3

These short, digest-sized nonfiction books use an eye-catching infographic style to teach kids strategies for critical thinking! Easily relatable to middle-grade science curriculums and current affairs, and a great high-interest choice. Read more in the latest Educator Newsletter! conta.cc/4qbz149

I've been a reader all my life — I don't think I have ever read a book that expresses my relationship with reading more than The Cat Who Saved Books.

Job alert! @ubcpress.bsky.social is looking for a Junior Editor. Learn more and apply through their post below.

January in Edmonton is… different #yeg

Goals

Doctors working in Edmonton’s major hospitals are calling on the Alberta government to declare a state of emergency because there is no more room to safely accept patients. #ableg @theglobeandmail.com

With the start of the new term and a new season, we want to take a moment to share all the resources we have available for educators! Read the latest Educator Newsletter for more ✏️ conta.cc/3KDAFfF

It's true; our new website is live!

Public Domain day over at Standard ebooks! Agatha Christie, Dashiell Hammett, Faulkner, Dorothy Sayers and more #publicdomain #freebooks standardebooks.org/blog/public-...

A custom, made-to-order, end-grain cutting board by my brother @dale.keith.works . Almost makes me want to head out and buy that Prime Rib roast I have been eyeing...

My comfort read of the year!

Happy Penelope Day. Exactly one year ago we brought home 6-year-old "Penny" from the @edmontonhumane.bsky.social. While we still disagree on some of the scritching rules she usually wins. :-) So happy she's in our lives...

The Anxious Exile of Sara Salt by Gabrielle Prendergast was featured in the Globe and Mail's 10 best kids books of 2025! www.theglobeandmail.com/culture/book...

The fantastic @ethymologynerd must’ve put tons of work into this great graphic showing the name and story behind the name of popular patterns used in clothing. I knew exactly nothing!

Isn’t it ironic, dontcha think?

✨ Check out this brand new review✨ of THE BEAUTY OF VULTURES poems by @wendymcgrath.bsky.social , photos by Danny Miles Do you have your copy yet? Order from our online store or find at a bookstore near you! #NeWestPress #BookReview #TheBeautyofVultures buff.ly/j0gMB30

Do you know an exceptional editor? Did you make an outstanding contribution as an editor? Shine a spotlight on great editing by submitting a nomination for the 2026 Tom Fairley Award for Editorial Excellence. www.editors.ca/about/awards...

This Land Is a Lullaby has won the 2025 Governor General’s Literary Award in the Young People’s Literature — Illustrated Books category! Our heartfelt congratulations to author Tonya Simpson and illustrator Delreé Dumont!

These two beautiful books are finalists for the 2025 Governor General's Literary Awards in the Young People’s Literature – Illustrated Books category! 📚This Land is a Lullaby by Tonya Simpson and Delreé Dumont 📚The Rock and the Butterfly by Kathy Stinson and Brooke Kerrigan

The nervous system wasn't made for scrolling social media without image descriptions. Adding alt text says, ‘we want you here too,’ and keeps our nervous systems in check. It’s easy to add: Simply click "Alt" after you've uploaded your image, write a description and post.

One week until my “Better With Bison” webinar at the North American Bison Discovery Center. Join me Oct. 25, 1PM CT, to learn about what makes bison so special. ✅ FREE to attend | virtual | kids and adults welcome 🔗 Join here: meet.google.com/ywx-uncf-nya... @orcabook.bsky.social #bison #kidlit

Not a bad place to wait if you have to wait for someone...

Edmonton’s NeWest Press seeks an enthusiastic, dynamic General Manager to provide operational leadership. Learn more about the qualifications we are looking for and how to apply by visiting our website. buff.ly/fXs8W0A #NeWestPress #NowHiring

Ace Frehley! Oh no... Sigh.

EXCITING NEWS: Accessibility Standards Canada's Plain Language Standard is now out, just in time for #InternationalPlainLanguageDay! Since 2020, I've been on the technical committee that developed this standard, so it's great to see it out in the world. accessible.canada.ca/news/accessi...

Even though it is a Thanksgiving weekend, our #ForeverCanadian volunteers are hard at work collecting signatures. We are getting close to 300,000 signatures and there are only 16 days left. You can sign the petition at 50 locations across Alberta: www.forever-canadian.ca/sign-the-pet...

Are you an educator looking for age-appropriate horror for your students? Look no further for stories that young readers will find scary and thrilling—and that meets them where they’re at. conta.cc/4nI9U8f

Edmonton’s NeWest Press seeks an enthusiastic, dynamic General Manager to provide operational leadership. Learn more about the qualifications we are looking for and how to apply by visiting our website. buff.ly/fXs8W0A #NeWestPress #NowHiring

Is academic copy editing for you? Find out in our Oct. 21 webinar with James Harbeck, which will examine the particularities of copy editing academic books and the skills required. Sign up now to learn more: webinars.editors.ca/upcoming_web... #Editing #CopyEditing #AcademicEditing

This map divides Canada into four equally populated regions. Source: buff.ly/VpmZKji

TODAY, there are more than 85 #ForeverCanadian petition locations across Alberta. Please, take a minute to look up your closest location and sign the petition. www.forever-canadian.ca/sign-the-pet...

Dear parents, one of the best things that happened in the last few centuries was the declining child mortality rate around the world. Source: buff.ly/IC4werE

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