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carolynfisher.bsky.social @carolynfisher.bsky.social · 17d

Haha, I have to do all of my thanks in magnitudes of ten now, in tribute to the metric system. Thanks, Helen!

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carolynfisher.bsky.social @carolynfisher.bsky.social · 18d

A review of my new picture book. Thanks a hundred million billion, @hkubiw.bsky.social !

Helen Kubiw ❤️ 🇨🇦 📚 @hkubiw.bsky.social · 22d

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'm Longer Than You!: An Epic Contest of Measurement

Promoting children's and YA books by Canadian authors and illustrators

canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com

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carolynfisher.bsky.social @carolynfisher.bsky.social · 25d

Thanks for the call, Brian! See my portfolio at www.carolynfisher.com.

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carolynfisher.bsky.social @carolynfisher.bsky.social · Sep 2

Some thoughts on the Alberta UCP govt's latest overreach. Although the UCP was just shamed into pausing the order, the book bans will no doubt rise from the dead shortly just like a character from a book that’s still in your school library…for now.
#bookban #alberta @debbieohi.com #KidLitMegaFeed

A political cartoon showing Alberta premier Danielle Smith and education minister Demetrios Nicolaides as firefighters who are shooting fire out of their hoses to burn books, in an allusion to Ray Bradbury's dystopian novel "Fahrenheit 451." The cartoon is a comment on the Alberta UCP government's effort to ban books from schools.

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carolynfisher.bsky.social @carolynfisher.bsky.social · Sep 2

Thanks to kidscanpress.bsky.social for helping me to bring LONGER into the world! #kidscanpress

carolynfisher.bsky.social @carolynfisher.bsky.social · Sep 2

When Blue Whale and Supersaurus compete to see who’s longest, desperate measures are called for. Will Blue Whale get cut down to size? Or will Supersaurus come up short? Explore centimeters and inches with a side of science in my new picture book "I'm Longer than You!"

#EduSky #KidLit #BookBirthday

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carolynfisher.bsky.social @carolynfisher.bsky.social · Jul 17

Nature sketches from the @albertawildernessassociation workshop with Barbara Amos of @bamosart. Thanks, Barbara!

Check the AWA website for many fine hikes, plus campaigns to fight coal mining and logging in the AB Rockies. Then: turn off your device & go outside!

#sketchbook #picturebookartist

A sketchbook drawing of lichen by artist Carolyn Fisher.

A sketchbook watercolour of Jumpingpound Creek by picture book author artist Carolyn Fisher.

A sketchbook drawing of paintbrush flowers by author illustrator Carolyn Fisher.

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carolynfisher.bsky.social @carolynfisher.bsky.social · Jul 1

My #sketchnotes from the Writing and Illustrating for Young Readers conference, where I taught a week-long picture book camp! So fun! wifyr.com
@vickyweberbooks.bsky.social @curiouscatbookshop.bsky.social
@kaelarivera.bsky.social
@michellewitte.bsky.social

#wifyr #picturebook #writingworkshop

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carolynfisher.bsky.social @carolynfisher.bsky.social · Jun 25

A selection of on-the-spot #portraits that I sketched during my school #author-illustrator visits in Calgary and Edmonton this last year. #picturebook #picturebookillustrator #sketchbook #artistsinschools #lifedrawing

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carolynfisher.bsky.social @carolynfisher.bsky.social · May 22

Hey Calgary, join us for our neighbourhood Bikefest & Bike Repair Exchange & Outdoor Show on June 14th!
#yycbike #CapitolHillCommunity #BikeCalgary #criticalmassyyc #BikeRoot

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carolynfisher.bsky.social @carolynfisher.bsky.social · May 6

Jump into kid lit with award-winning illustrator-author Carolyn Fisher. Work on writing, illustration, or both at a summer art camp for adults at Red Deer Polytechnic!
rdpolytech.ca/series-summer-art
Register by mid-June. Class max size: 10.

#picturebook
#workshop
#reddeerpolytechnic

carolynfisher.bsky.social @carolynfisher.bsky.social · Apr 25

Yesterday, I led a crocus sketch walk with @albertawilderness.bsky.social naturalist Sara H. – and 30 homeschoolers! I’ll lead another crocus sketch walk on Sunday. Join if you can! Register here: albertawilderness.ca/product/adve...

#sketchbook
#crocus
#nosehill

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carolynfisher.bsky.social @carolynfisher.bsky.social · Dec 5

Thank you, Christiana! (As seen In Real Life...one of the joys of living in a cold northern place!)

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carolynfisher.bsky.social @carolynfisher.bsky.social · Dec 5

Hey #editors & #agents!
I'm an award-winning #author-illustrator of 8 books (#9 on the way). I live in the Canadian Rockies. I have #steam #picturebook ideas up my sleeve & love to illustrate other writers' words, too!

www.carolynfisher.com
IG: @carolyn_fisher_illustration

#kidlitartpostcard

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carolynfisher.bsky.social @carolynfisher.bsky.social · Dec 4

Hey #yyc, join me Sat. 7th for the #GiftofArtMarket at #TheArtistLounge! I'll sell my kid books, plus some crocus sketches. Fuel up with a delicious tapas brunch or lunch at The Artist Lounge.

See my books: carolynfisher.com

#authorillustrator #picturebook #yyc #yycart #childrensbooks #kidlit

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carolynfisher.bsky.social @carolynfisher.bsky.social · Dec 4

May I be added to the Calgary starter pack? TY!

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carolynfisher.bsky.social @carolynfisher.bsky.social · Oct 16

Hey Calgary! Come to our free repair exchange for coaching on how to fix your broken items! Neighbourhood fixers can help with bikes, clothing repairs, simple appliance repairs, watchbands, and Quikset locks. More info: [email protected] & www.capitolhillcommunity.ca.

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Alberta Wilderness Association @albertawilderness.bsky.social · Jun 6

If you haven't already registered for the June 22 hike, do it soon so you don't miss out! Registration is by donation at albertawilderness.ca/product/high...

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carolynfisher.bsky.social @carolynfisher.bsky.social · May 7

A #sketchbook day with some of my fave artists! Hurrah for sunshine & a plein air paint-out in the Alberta badlands.

#drumheller #badlands #hoodoos #eastcoulee #dorothy #sketchbook
#illustrator #authorillustrator #illustration

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carolynfisher.bsky.social @carolynfisher.bsky.social · May 1

2/2 I'm leading some nature sketch walks with the @albertawilderness.bsky.social!

Sat, June 22, Highwood Clearcut Sketch & Hike Day, with me & forest expert Devon Earl - document the area in Kananaskis where the Alberta gov't will allow 1100 Ha of clearcut logging. Register: shorturl.at/szK57

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carolynfisher.bsky.social @carolynfisher.bsky.social · May 1

1/2 I'm co-leading some nature sketch walks with the @albertawilderness.bsky.social!

•Sun, May 5th, 1pm, Jane's Walk at St. Patrick's Island - a convo in pictures about river ecosystems, along with water expert Kennedy Halvorson. This walk is full, but find others at: shorturl.at/nBSUV

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carolynfisher.bsky.social @carolynfisher.bsky.social · Apr 26

A rite of spring: hunting for crocuses on Nose Hill! #illustrator #sketchbook #authorillustrator #picturebook

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carolynfisher.bsky.social @carolynfisher.bsky.social · Feb 9

On-the-spot #portraits by me from this week’s #authorvisit, sketched in class, color added after (because have YOU ever drawn a kid in front of 70 others? Gotta work fast!)

Need an author-illustrator in your school? Slots open for in-person #yyc & online everywhere else. See ya in the library!

carolynfisher.bsky.social @carolynfisher.bsky.social · Jan 29

Hey #agents!
I'm an award-winning author-illustrator (8 titles published.) I have science & nature picturebook ideas up my sleeve & love to illustrate other writers' words, too!

www.carolynfisher.com
IG: @carolyn_fisher_illuatration
X: @carolynnfisher
B*sky: @carolynfisher.bsky.social

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carolynfisher.bsky.social @carolynfisher.bsky.social · Jan 16

A #sketch of my favorite view on my neighborhood cross country ski tracks. Created inside during the Big Deep Freeze, -47C outside! Looking forward to skate ski laps today ( -6C!) Thanks a million, #FoothillsNordicSkiClub, for making this track! #xcski #sketchbook #calgary #yyc #ConfederationPark

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