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Scot Ritchie

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Award winning author and illustrator of many children's books and cartoons. Apparently I'm amusing when needed and quite reliable. Out. And about. https://scotritchie.com/ Kidlit 🇨🇦🏳️‍🌈

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Scot Ritchie @ritchiescot.bsky.social · 3d

Guess he might be, or he can always swim over to the north shore.

Scot Ritchie @ritchiescot.bsky.social · 4d

Out for a walk with a friend and we came across this frightened guy in Vancouver's Stanley Park. I hope he made it home ok. #stanleypark #vancouver #rewilding

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Scot Ritchie @ritchiescot.bsky.social · 20d

Happy World Clean Up Day. It's a bit of a mess out there, get out and help clean things up! 😀 If you need to inspire the kids, why not pick up a copy of 'King of the Dump' by Tim Wynne-Jones and illustrated by me. You can get it online or #kidsbooks in Vancouver BC.
#booksky #independent #bookstore

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Scot Ritchie @ritchiescot.bsky.social · Sep 6

I dropped by Vancouver Kids Books on Broadway to sign King of the Dump: a picture book about recycling, green living, big machinery, recycling and learning to let of things we no longer need.
Signed copies available at the Broadway location while supplies last. @groundwoodbooks.bsky.social

Scot Ritchie signing copies of King of the Dump at Kids Books in Vancouver. There are copies of the book spread out before him with Scot smiling at the camera.

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Scot Ritchie @ritchiescot.bsky.social · Aug 21

Thank you #vikkivansickle and #yourmorning. 'The Sustainable School' (Erica Fyvie, illustrated by me) is among wonderful new books that Vikki likes. If you like time capsules this book is for you! 🔥 You can see Vikki's great reporting at the 2:05 mark in this link: www.ctv.ca/shows/ctv-yo...

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Scot Ritchie @ritchiescot.bsky.social · Aug 13

The Trumpot calling the kettle black.

Trump yelling onstage in front of reporters: "Crime, savagery, filth and scum will disappear!"One reporter turns to another in surprise saying "He's resigning?? I!"

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Scot Ritchie @ritchiescot.bsky.social · Aug 3

Hear me ramble on about 'King of the Dump' in a CBC interview, Aug. 3 (8:00-8:30 AM PST) on 'North by Northwest' on CBC. My segment is in there somewhere. If you're busy snoozing It will be posted to NXNW 'CBC Listen' after the weekend. 👌https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-43-north-by-northwest

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Scot Ritchie @ritchiescot.bsky.social · Aug 1

'Love is Love' Tote bags I did for the wonderful Market Kitchen, Granville Island Vancouver. Happy Pride Canada 🌈.

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Scot Ritchie @ritchiescot.bsky.social · Aug 1

Read Tim and me rattle on about doing our new book! Exhilarating and fun, I promise! 💫 open-book.ca/News/Tim-Wyn...

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Scot Ritchie @ritchiescot.bsky.social · Jun 17

Is it Global Garbage Man Day already! 👏Take a minute to remember the Sanitation men and women who keep our lives clean, neat and tidy! 🏆 Visit a dump. read a book, put something in the bin! Happy GGMD! 😍

Art shows cover of the new book 'King of the Dump'. A little boy looks to the future, atop a huge pile of garbage. Posting today to recognize Global Garbage Man day.

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Scot Ritchie @ritchiescot.bsky.social · Jun 12

I don't want to thump my chest and say we're the best - that's what our downstairs neighbour does, but I gotta say I'm so proud to be Canadian when our PM takes time for a flag raising ceremony for the LGBTQ community during Pride month. Lucky us, lucky Canada.🍁

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Scot Ritchie @ritchiescot.bsky.social · Apr 8

Liberty my ass...

Cartoon showing Lady Liberty (statue of Liberty) noticing a boat from France passing by in the middle of the night. She jumps off her pedestal and onboard the boat, saying "Liberty my ass! Take me home."

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Scot Ritchie @ritchiescot.bsky.social · Apr 4

"Be patient Pootie..."

Trump at the golf course on the phone to 'Pootie' telling him he's ruining everything as fast as he can.

Scot Ritchie @ritchiescot.bsky.social · Apr 3

Canada Strong 🍁
#tariffs #canada #markcarney #canadastrong

Canada's Prime Minister, Mark Carney, responds to more tariffs from the U.S. Art is a portrait of Mark Carney, looking out at us. Quote is"If the U.S. no longer wants to lead, Canada will."

Scot Ritchie @ritchiescot.bsky.social · Apr 2

Just received King of the Dump written by the very talented #timwynnejones published by #groundwoodbooks So much fun to illustrate and a wonderful, touching story. 🗑🇨🇦👑🌿

Illustrator, Scot Ritchie, opening up his new copy of King of the Dump. Written by Tim Wynne-Jones and published by Groundwood Books. Art shows a little boy, wearing a crown, climbing to the top of a pile of garbage at the city dump. Colours are bright and fun.

Scot Ritchie @ritchiescot.bsky.social · Mar 26

Just got this in - 'RJ and the Ticking Clock'! Thank you Ian Duncan for such a wonderful touching story and @owlkids.bsky.social for making it all possible. I love this story, it's heartfelt and educational -what more could you want! #kidlit #readcanada #mathforkids #ʟᴏᴠᴇɪsʟᴏᴠᴇ

Cover of the book 'RJ and the Ticking Clock' showing the little boy (RJ) looking at us, startled, because he is worried he won't get his school project done on time. All the kids are making Father's Day cards and RJ has twice the work because he has two dads!

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Scot Ritchie @ritchiescot.bsky.social · Mar 21

🐸 How did I miss World Frog Day? 🐸 It was only yesterday so we can still hop in. 🐸 worldfrogday.org 🐸
@groundwoodbooks @savethefrogs
#worldfrogday 🐸

Cover of a book called Lilliana and the Frogs from Groundwood Books. Shows the main character, Lilliana in her green gumboots, surrounded by many leaping frogs.

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Scot Ritchie @ritchiescot.bsky.social · Mar 19

Elon would like you to vote for Poilievre.
#poilievre #musk #elon #canada #trump #tariffs

Pierre Poilievre, looking a bit shifty eyed with a quote below which says "Elon would like you to vote for me." There is the hint of both a US flag and a Canadian flag behind him.

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Groundwood Books @groundwoodbooks.bsky.social · Mar 13

⚡Coming soon! ⚡

Meet our new releases for May and August 2025: houseofanansi.com/collections/...

A graphic showing five book covers against an illustration of a blue expanse of water. The covers are: The Tufted Puffins of Triangle Island written by Deborah Hodge and illustrated by Karen Reczuch; King of the Dump written by Tim Wynne-Jones and illustrated by Scot Ritchie; The Year of Fire written by Teddy Jam and illustrated by Ian Wallace; Maggie Lou Meets Her Match written by Arnolda Dufour Bowes and illustrated by Karlene Harvey, and The Sunshine Project by Uma Krishnaswami and illustrated by Julianna Swaney.

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Scot Ritchie @ritchiescot.bsky.social · Mar 6

Every 5 minutes...
#Trudeau #Canada #Mexico #Sheinbaum #Trump #Tariffs

Trudeau and Sheinbaum looking down at Trump who is yelling, like a toddler, "Tariffs, no tariffs!" The Prime Minister and President of Mexico clearly look like world leaders while Trump looks like a spoiled baby.

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Scot Ritchie @ritchiescot.bsky.social · Mar 3

By Norwegian artist Morten Morland, The Times cartoonist. He captures the infantile character of both the President and VP so well. I am inspired and slightly jealous of his skill.

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Scot Ritchie @ritchiescot.bsky.social · Feb 11

It's the little things that can make your day. One brave little Mexican lime left and a trumpload of US lemons... untouched. 🥲 #dumptrump #impeachtrump #truenorth #canada

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Scot Ritchie @ritchiescot.bsky.social · Feb 7

Proud to be on the ALA Rainbow Book List with 'All Our Love,' written by @karilynnwinters.bsky.social . LGBTQ+ and libraries always need our support but especially now in the US. Love is Love. Read a book! 🙂 🏳️‍🌈🇨🇦💞. Details: bit.ly/4gvTRpo #LGBTQ+ #loveislove #canadareads #allourlove #kidslit

Poster showing 16 (significant and authentic) Canadian books chosen by the American Library Association Rainbow Book List for 2025. In the Preschool category is All Our Love written by Kari Lynn Winters and illustrated by Scot Ritchie. The poster shows covers of all the books in different categories.

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Scot Ritchie @ritchiescot.bsky.social · Feb 1

Of course everyone but the orange menace will know I mean, Blame Trump. www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXeW...

Robin Williams Blame Canada HQ High Quality Oscars 2000 HD

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Scot Ritchie @ritchiescot.bsky.social · Jan 26

#canadageese
#bluesky
#greatwhitenorth
Blue sky with geese

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