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Ellie Arscott

@elliearscott.bsky.social

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Illustrator, scenic artist, kid book collector, creator and stationery lover✨ 📚Books in the world🌎•Night Walk•Nonna and the Girls Next Door•Auntie’s Rez Surprise•A is for Anne•The Warmest Blanket in the World•Levi’s Gift November 2025! www.elliearscott.com

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Ellie Arscott @elliearscott.bsky.social · 3d

I saw Jack’s presentation and a few snippets of his process on this book- looking forward to getting a copy!

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Caroline Fernandez @parentclub.bsky.social · 5d

Did you know @forestofreading.bsky.social is on bluesky now? For those who read, follow, vote in the #ForestofReading in Canada - now you know!

#kidlit #CanKidLit

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Ellie Arscott @elliearscott.bsky.social · 3d

The blank page…. talking about how to get past it might be just the thing!
Check out ⬇️

Marie-Laure Couët @marielaurecouet.bsky.social · 6d

Join us on November 15th for an excellent exercise in storytelling through chance and flow. Taught by published illustrator, Natali de Mello, and open to everyone at any level!

#kidlit #kidlitart #cankidlit @scbwicanadaeast.bsky.social #illustration @illustrationquebec.bsky.social

From Blotches to Stories: Overcoming the Fear of the Blank Page

In this two-hour workshop, author-illustrator Natali de Mello will give us ideas for overcoming the fear of the blank page. Participants will discover how spontaneous marks can spark both illustratio...

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Stephanie Gibeault @stephaniegibeault.bsky.social · 5d

Nonfiction needs a hook!🪝
Join me and Sourcebooks editor Anna Luketic on Oct. 14 from 7-8:30 pm for a virtual course with @writersloftma.bsky.social about the importance of hooks in nonfiction. Register here: www.thewritersloft.org/loft-workshops
#kidlit #cankidlit #writingcommunity

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Ellie Arscott @elliearscott.bsky.social · 3d

Look at this cover😍

Karen Krossing @karenkrossing.com · 4d

Cover reveal! Dorothy Leung and I are so excited for you to meet Tansy, whose life is disrupted one blustery day, by a pesty cloud that just won’t go away.

☁️ THE CLOUD THAT STUCK ☁️ officially comes out April 14, 2026, and is available for pre-order now.
@charlesbridge.bsky.social #kidlit #CANkidlit

Ellie Arscott @elliearscott.bsky.social · 3d

Great cover and looking forward to reading this one Karen 🌧️🌤️

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Ellie Arscott @elliearscott.bsky.social · 3d

Your book is such a delight- kids are going to love reading it!

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Ellie Arscott @elliearscott.bsky.social · 3d

Yay✨✨ Look at these releases👏🏻Great graphic Alison!

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Ellie Arscott @elliearscott.bsky.social · 3d

Look at this line-up! So happy to be celebrating my new release, Levi’s Gift, amongst this @picturebookseh.bsky.social crowd✨✨✨

#cankidlit #kidlit @nimbuspub.bsky.social

Alison McGauley @alisonmcgauley.bsky.social · 4d

Cozy up with a warm drink and enjoy this stack of new books by members of @picturebookseh.bsky.social!
#kidlit #EduSky #CanKidLit #picturebooks #librarians

The title reads Fall Releases. We see the covers of the new Canadian picture books along with the Picture Books, Eh! graphic and black and white graphics of corn, a pumpkin, leaves and a mug of tea.

Little Hearts in the Snow - Andrew Katz, Juliana Léveillé-Trudel and Joseph Sherman

I'm a Big Rig! - Nancy Cohen and Claire Manning

Butterfly Sea - Cynthia Mackey and Marie-Laure Couet

Charlotte's New Moccasins - Jenn Moudahi and Rhael McGregot

Burst Your Bubble! - Joyce Grant and Jan Dolby

Just in Case - Megan Clendenan and Brittany Cicchese

Levi's Gift - Kathy Stinson and Ellie Arscott

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Ellie Arscott @elliearscott.bsky.social · 3d

Looking forward to seeing this. What a great screening place!

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Ellie Arscott @elliearscott.bsky.social · 6d

@picturebookseh.bsky.social

Ellie Arscott @elliearscott.bsky.social · 6d

Congrats to my friend @camelliakoo.bsky.social on her debut book Yaya and the Dan-Tats!

We all have those stories of mischief and secret snacks with our elders- this charming book full of bright illustrations is the perfect night-time giggle read!

#annickpress #cankidlit #anotherstorybookshop

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Ellie Arscott @elliearscott.bsky.social · 12d

Graphic by @debbieohi.com Thank you!

Ellie Arscott @elliearscott.bsky.social · 12d

Such a great event!⭐️⭐️⭐️

Ellie Arscott @elliearscott.bsky.social · 12d

Had a great time tonight listening to these great new #cankidlit books on
@picturebookseh.bsky.social Great Canadian Picture Book Party🇨🇦📚!
Check them out and share them widely⭐️⭐️⭐️
@canscaip.bsky.social

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Ellie Arscott @elliearscott.bsky.social · 12d

Perfect!⭐️

Ellie Arscott @elliearscott.bsky.social · 12d

Congrats Kevin! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

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Ellie Arscott @elliearscott.bsky.social · 13d

Happening tonight! Read below to get your link to join in!

@picturebookseh.bsky.social
#cankidlit #kidlit

Picture books, eh! @picturebookseh.bsky.social · Sep 12

Next Great Canadian Picture Book Party happening Monday Sept 29 at 7 pm on Zoom! Hear new #cankidlit read by the creators, with surprise 🇨🇦 musical guest! Look for the @canscaip.bsky.social invite or write to [email protected] for the link.

#canlit @debbieohi.com @kidsbookcentre.bsky.social

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Ellie Arscott @elliearscott.bsky.social · 15d

Happening tomorrow!

Patricia Storms @stormsy.bsky.social · 15d

Hey! I'll be hosting the CBC Kids' Tent from 1:00pm - 4:30 Saturday afternoon. This year Word on the Street will be held at David Pecaut Square, 215 King Street W. The festival runs Saturday, September 27, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM, and Sunday, September 28, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. See ya! #wots2025

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Ellie Arscott @elliearscott.bsky.social · 17d

Congrats! 👏🏻

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Ellie Arscott @elliearscott.bsky.social · 18d

I’m sure we all know someone who could use this book😌

PB25Vibes @pb25vibes.bsky.social · 20d

Today’s Author Spotlight is on @alisonmcgauley.bsky.social !!! She loves Ragdoll
cats, writing, and creating! Check out her new book, Kenzie’s Little Tree, which helps young readers learn more how to love and support a loved one, who may experience a chronic illness.

Ellie Arscott @elliearscott.bsky.social · 23d

Lots of magic in the pocket tonight! Thanks for a great evening of inspiration Lauren Soloy ! Lovely to meet you😊

The Osborne Collection 18th Annual Sybille Pantazzi Memorial Lecture
at Toronto Public Library Lillian H. Smith branch.

#kidlitart #cankidlit

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Picture books, eh! @picturebookseh.bsky.social · 24d

New blog! "Who Needs the Dark?" by Laura Alary @lauraalary.bsky.social

"When I was little I was scared of the dark. Like many children, I imagined shapeless creatures lurking in my closet or under the bed..."

Link to full blog below!

#Cankidlit #kidlit

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Who Needs the Dark? by Laura Alary

Cover of Who Needs the Dark? By Laura Alary. Illustrated by Risa Hugo. Published by Owlkids.

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Ellie Arscott @elliearscott.bsky.social · 23d

Looking forward to reading this!
Congrats @jgcanada.bsky.social and @jandolby.bsky.social 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Joyce Grant @jgcanada.bsky.social · Sep 9

Why are some people entrenched in ideas you find puzzling? Why do they think your ideas are bizarre? Information bubbles! And algorithms! My new book for kids--and adults!--explains it all, with humour. It drops Nov 11. Pre-order today!
@jandolby.bsky.social @owlkids.bsky.social @mor10.com

Teal cover of book "Burst Your Bubble! Outsmart the Algorithms and See What You're Missing" shows a boy poking a massive bubble. By Joyce Grant, illustrated by Jan Dolby

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Ellie Arscott @elliearscott.bsky.social · 25d

Illustrators! @brianlarossa.com has posted an open #kidlit call- see below⬇️

Brian LaRossa @brianlarossa.com · 26d

Hey #kidlit illustrators!

We're beginning work on new Christmas/nighttime themed picture book. I'm looking for someone with a painterly, textured, and literary style capable conjuring magic, light, and wonder.

Please respond w/ samples + folio link.
Please no emails/DMs.

💙❤️ #artcommissions