Today is the first day of Fall! What are you reading to celebrate the new season? Art from REZ KID, written by Andrea Landry and illustrated by Isabella Fassler. REZ KID is a celebration of traditional ways of life and the power of sharing what we have. https://bit.ly/3Yzeuv2

This new #picturebook is a math concept book in a story. I’M LONGER THAN YOU! is fun read re contest measuring 2 animals. Written & illus by @carolynfisher.bsky.social, it introduces units, systems, conversion #STEM @kidscanpress.bsky.social 👍🏻📚 canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/09/im-l...

"I think our lived experiences are so interesting and I love learning about people." - Andrew Phung Jay Baruchel, Anna Lambe and more take part in CBC Kids' annual literature celebration. Andrew Phung discusses MAD AT DAD, written and illustrated by Janie Hao. bit.ly/48lZaHB

Ahoy there! September 19 is International Talk Like a Pirate Day and we're reading SMALL SAUL, a hilarious story about an unconventional little pirate by Ashley Spires. Will this sweet little pirate find his place aboard The Rusty Squid or will he be forced to walk the plank?

Thanks to the Anderson Center in Red Wing for a fun day at the Minnesota Children's Book Festival last Saturday! Did a presentation and read my book, What Lolo Wants, to festival goers and connected with families, educators, and librarians. @kidscanpress.bsky.social @capstonepub.bsky.social #kidlit

With artwork rendered in watercolor and ink, this book is insightful, relatable, and sure to start conversations about what it means to be happy and content. Thank you to the publisher @kidscanpress.bsky.social for sharing this book with us.

Advanced praise and a ⭐ review for ADVENTURES IN MATH, written by Carleigh Wu and illustrated by Sean Simpson! A growth-mindset book that empowers kids to take on any math challenge and helps them understand math’s relevance in their own lives. bit.ly/4lXWYt1

Advanced praise for CALL ME GRAY, written by Andrew Larsen and Bells Larsen, illustrated by Tallulah Fontaine, a child shares feelings about their identity with their dad in this powerful story about change, acceptance and, above all, love. bit.ly/3FYqmjW

So happy the news is officially official! PLUFFY & BORB CATCH A FRIEND -- written by me, illustrated by @naomispractice.bsky.social, and pubbed by @kidscanpress.bsky.social is coming to bookshelves in Fall 2027 🎉

MAD AT DAD, written and illustrated by Janie Hao, is on the CBC Kids Reads shortlist! This one-of-a-kind, lift-the-flap picture book is about some very big feelings. Congratulations to all of the shortlisted titles! cbc.ca/1.7625132

Advanced praise for STRANGE CREATURES, written by Cristina Sitja Rubio and Cristóbal León, illustrated by Cristina Sitja Rubio. This entertaining contemporary fable offers a stark and timely message about conservation. bit.ly/4pFcMnM

The taunt of "REZ KID" might be meant to hurt but this child knows what being an Indigenous kid who lives on a reserve is really about. New #picturebook by Andrea Landry, illus by Isabella Fassler. From @kidscanpress.bsky.social canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/09/rez-...

“For a fun friendship story, turn the page!” —Kirkus Advanced praise for DRAGON VS. UNICORN: FRIENDS OR FRENEMIES, written by P. J. Hoover and illustrated by Lisa Wiley. bit.ly/3IlYOGq

WAY OFF TRACK, written by Carl Brundtland and illustrated by Claudia Dávila, is a FOLD Kids Book-of-the-Month! bit.ly/4njTfYx

See Joyce Grant at the 2025 FOLD Kids Book Fest! Joyce Grant is the author of 7 children's books including 2 books about fake news, algorithms & critical thinking. Can You Believe It? is her middle grade book. #FOLDKids25 Registration opens Sept 25th. thefoldcanada.org/kids

See Charlene Rocha at the 2025 FOLD Kids Book Fest! She's an activist and software engineering student at the University of Waterloo. You Can Be an Activist is her debut middle grade book. #FOLDKids25 Registration opens Sept 25. thefoldcanada.org/kids

Banned Books Week 2025 Resources to Educate, Inspire Action www.slj.com/story/Banned...

Thanks for the great interview questions, @ryangvancleave.bsky.social! #writingpicturebooks #editing #writingtips @orcabook.bsky.social @owlkids.bsky.social @kidscanpress.bsky.social @scholasticaa.bsky.social @stephanepoulin.bsky.social #valerieboivin @nicolemillo.bsky.social

This collection of 5 stories is fast-paced and funny, making it an enjoyable read for both kids and their adult readers. Thank you to the publisher @kidscanpress.bsky.social for sharing this book with us.

September is Deaf Awareness Month and we’re reading NEXT DOOR, written by Deborah Kerbel and illustrated by Isaac Liang. A boy has some unexpected encounters in his neighborhood in this wordless book about celebrating differences and building bridges. https://bit.ly/3t4KPNe

30 Canadian books for younger kids that we are excited about this fall, including REZ KID, written by Andrea Landry and illustrated by Isabella Fassler, and CALL ME GRAY, written by Andrew Larsen and Bells Larsen and illustrated by Tallulah Fontaine (via CBC Books) https://bit.ly/45WKtcE

Advanced praise for ADVENTURES IN MATH, written by Carleigh Wu and illustrated by Sean Simpson. This growth-mindset book empowers kids to take on any math challenge. ADVENTURES IN MATH is on sale October 7 and available for pre-order now! bit.ly/4lXWYt1

Fab presentation (#graphicnovel) for #nonfiction #MG: informative & definitely entertaining. THE SUSTAINABLE SCHOOL by Erica Fyvie & illus by @ritchiescot.bsky.social from @kidscanpress.bsky.social covers #energy #history #transportation #STEM. canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/09/the-...

We Can Do Hard Things: Inspirational Comics for Kids, including THE SUSTAINABLE SCHOOL, written by Erica Fyvie and illustrated by Scot Ritchie, via Publishers Weekly. https://bit.ly/3VEeveY

3 New LGBTQ-Inclusive Kids’ Books Celebrating Holidays, including WEDNESDAY WILSON LOOKS ON THE FRIGHT SIDE, written by Bree Galbraith and illustrated by Morgan Goble https://bit.ly/3I6jD8E

THE HAWK SHADOW, written by Jan Bourdeau Waboose and illustrated by Karlene Harvey, is nominated for the First Nation Communities Read Award longlist! https://bit.ly/4n7yZbK

Congratulations to MAD AT DAD, written and illustrated by Janie Hao, for being nominated for the Marilyn Baillie Picture Book Award. Winners will be announced October 27 in Toronto. https://bit.ly/4p5GO3v

Congratulations to YOU CAN BE AN ACTIVIST, written by Charlene Rocha and Mary Beth Leatherdale and illustrated by Drew Shannon, for being nominated for the Sharon Fitzhenry Award for Canadian Children’s Non-Fiction. Winners will be announced October 27 in Toronto. https://bit.ly/4p5GO3v

BALLy is a red rubber ball that performs on stage and tonight's audience is a room full of dogs (again). What's the worst that can happen? This book is playful, silly, and unexpected. PAW-fect for dog lovers! Thank you to the publisher @kidscanpress.bsky.social for sharing this book with us.

12 Canadian books to get kids and teens reading as they head back to school, including THE WAY OFF TRACK written by Carl Brundtland and illustrated by Claudia Dávila. www.cbc.ca/books/12-can...

I’ll be on the “So You Want to Write Books for Kids?” virtual panel with my fellow Minnesota BIPOC Kidlit Creators on Oct. 7. See also other presentations by other members. For more details, visit the Hennepin County Library website. @hamlinemfac.bsky.social #kidlit @kidscanpress.bsky.social

Our September cover photo is from ADVENTURES IN MATH, written by Carleigh Wu and illustrated by Sean Simpson, on sale now! www.kidscanpress.com/product/adve...

Happy Book Birthday to the new Kids Can Press titles on sale today! 🎉 PICTURE BOOKS 🎾 BALLY THE AMAZING WONDERBALL, written and illustrated by Jordan Morris 🌱 BENJAMIN GROWS A GARDEN, written by Melanie Florence and illustrated by Hawlii Pichette

The Canadian Children’s Book Centre is excited to announce the finalists for the 2025 CCBC Book Awards. Our congratulations to all of the finalists! Read the full press release: bit.ly/4fVXjLv

Are you ready for school to start? Our back to school reading list is perfect for calming any back-to-school jitters! 🍎 1, 2, 3, OFF TO SCHOOL!, written and illustrated by Marianne Dubuc 🍏 AUGUSTINE, written by Melanie Watt and illustrated by Melanie Watt

Do you think auhor visits are important to readers? Share your opinion in the comments... #kidlit #CanKidLit

CHICKADEE: CRIMINAL MASTERMIND, written by Monica Silvie and illustrated by Elina Ellis, is the winner of the 2024-2025 Indiana Young Hoosier Book Award in the Picture Book category!

Still living in summer #vacation mode? Hop over to For the Love of #KidLit with educator extraordinaire @jennifermaryg for a sample of the silly adventures in Sloth & Squirrel on Vacation! Link: bit.ly/4oFZu9W @kidscanpress.bsky.social #picturebook #sloth #kidlit

MAD AT DAD, written and illustrated by Janie Hao, is a CBC Kids Reads longlist title! This one-of-a-kind, lift-the-flap picture book is about some very big feelings. cbc.ca/1.7587522

Praise for BUT WHERE DO SEA TURTLES LIVE?, written and illustrated by Elina Ellis. Dive deep into the mystery of sea turtles in the latest addition to the Alex’s Field Guides series. BUT WHERE DO SEA TURTLES LIVE? is available now! bit.ly/4cHKSRT

Robin Stevenson is the author of 35 books for young people, including A Hug on the Wind and Queer History A-Z: 100 Years of LGBTQ+ Activism. She recommends Anne Fleming's novel Curiosities. With: @robinstevenson.bsky.social @orcabook.bsky.social @kidscanpress.bsky.social #Booksky More below 👇

Today is International Cat Day and tomorrow is Book Lovers Day—two amazing days in a row! We’re reading CATNIP MOUSE, written and illustrated by A. J. Smith. A disagreement between two animal friends turns into a laugh-out-loud word game with heart. bit.ly/4maCgXZ

We are saddened to learn that Razia Jan passed has away, but fortunately, her legacy lives on through the Zabuli Education Center outside of Kabul, Afghanistan. nyti.ms/4oFGdWi Learn more about Razia Jan in RAZIA’S RAY OF HOPE, written by Elizabeth Suneby and illustrated by Suana Verelst.

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Praise for THE KITE COLLECTOR, written and illustrated by Zoey Abbott. This delightful book features a special sibling bond offers a wonderful lesson about the joy that can be found in being open to new experiences. THE KITE COLLECTOR is available now! bit.ly/3EumSog

Praise for BOB THE BOO-BOO, written by Mélina Schoenborn and illustrated by Sandra Dumais. This charming and funny story stars an unexpected main character – a boo-boo! bit.ly/3R4Ry2q

Join us for story time fun at @mallofamericaa.bsky.social this Saturday! @kidscanpress.bsky.social @mnbipockidlit.bsky.social @mprnews.org @mnbipockidlit.bsky.social

Some reading about summer reading posted at Good Reads with Ronna @ronnawriter.bsky.social today! wp.me/p3X25n-bhf Sloth & Squirrel On Vacation @kidscanpress.bsky.social #summerreading #picturebooks #vacation

Summer reads for young mystery lovers, sports enthusiasts and more, via The Globe and Mail bit.ly/4oiAAgu Including: THE MUSEUM OF WILLA AND WADE, written by Judith Henderson and illustrated by Sara Sarhangpour WAY OFF TRACK, written by Carl Brundtland and illustrated by Claudia Dávila

Our August cover photo is from THE BIGFOOT FIELD GUIDE TO CAMPERS, written and illustrated by Jami Gigot.