CWILL BC
@cwillbc.bsky.social
CWILL BC is a lively group of published writers and illustrators for children, with over 150 members across British Columbia.
https://www.cwillbc.org
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Maybe it was a mistake to base the American economy on everyone buying and throwing away stuff constantly
www.cnbc.com/2025/11/23/h... "please, buy new phone. the economy is dying" is an incredible gaslight
Americans are holding onto devices longer than ever and it's costing economy
Americans are holding onto devices longer than ever before, and while it may be consumer smart, it comes at a cost to work productivity and the U.S. economy.
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November 24, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Maybe it was a mistake to base the American economy on everyone buying and throwing away stuff constantly
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Taking Off the Pressure. www.patreon.com/posts/taking...
November 24, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Taking Off the Pressure. www.patreon.com/posts/taking...
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Wkly #KidLitLaunches thread: Did you post about a #KidLit or #YALit book launching this wk? Want to help boost a #PublicationDay #BookBirthday?Reply with link to the Bluesky or blog post. Only for books launching Nov.24-30, 2025 #2025-Wk48.
Book bloggers, agents, publishers welcome to post links!
Book bloggers, agents, publishers welcome to post links!
November 24, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Wkly #KidLitLaunches thread: Did you post about a #KidLit or #YALit book launching this wk? Want to help boost a #PublicationDay #BookBirthday?Reply with link to the Bluesky or blog post. Only for books launching Nov.24-30, 2025 #2025-Wk48.
Book bloggers, agents, publishers welcome to post links!
Book bloggers, agents, publishers welcome to post links!
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New PChats coming this Friday! Booking will open soon (check Owen Davey's IG).
And if you would like to be a mentor, we are always looking for more volunteers; to my #kidlitart colleagues, we need to help improve diversity & equity in the industry!
Lmk if you have Qs.
instagram.com/owendaveydraws
And if you would like to be a mentor, we are always looking for more volunteers; to my #kidlitart colleagues, we need to help improve diversity & equity in the industry!
Lmk if you have Qs.
instagram.com/owendaveydraws
November 24, 2025 at 10:07 AM
New PChats coming this Friday! Booking will open soon (check Owen Davey's IG).
And if you would like to be a mentor, we are always looking for more volunteers; to my #kidlitart colleagues, we need to help improve diversity & equity in the industry!
Lmk if you have Qs.
instagram.com/owendaveydraws
And if you would like to be a mentor, we are always looking for more volunteers; to my #kidlitart colleagues, we need to help improve diversity & equity in the industry!
Lmk if you have Qs.
instagram.com/owendaveydraws
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Thank You and Favourite Books of 2025 darlenefoster.wordpress.com/2025/11/24/t...
Thank You and Favourite Books of 2025
Photo by Vie Studio on Pexels.com The blog tour is over, and what a ride it was! I want to thank all the marvellous bloggers who hosted posts for the launch of Amanda in Ireland: The Body in the Bo…
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November 24, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Thank You and Favourite Books of 2025 darlenefoster.wordpress.com/2025/11/24/t...
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I made another round of updates to my eligibility and recommendations link post. Take a look at what's new and keep sending your own links my way!
acwise.net/what-have-yo...
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What Have You Done, What Have You Loved 2025 – acwise.net
acwise.net
November 19, 2025 at 3:46 PM
I made another round of updates to my eligibility and recommendations link post. Take a look at what's new and keep sending your own links my way!
acwise.net/what-have-yo...
acwise.net/what-have-yo...
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"A sound reminder for all—both kids and the adults who are responsible for scheduling their time." YAY, Kirkus likes I'M BUSY by @michaelianblack.bsky.social & me! ❤️💛💙💚🧡 www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...
Note: "brilliant endpapers" were designed by the fabulous Laurent Linn at S&S, not me.
Note: "brilliant endpapers" were designed by the fabulous Laurent Linn at S&S, not me.
I'M BUSY | Kirkus Reviews
Actor, comedian, and writer Black and illustrator Ohi team up once more, this time for the story of an overscheduled youngster who must make time to relax.
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November 23, 2025 at 5:22 PM
"A sound reminder for all—both kids and the adults who are responsible for scheduling their time." YAY, Kirkus likes I'M BUSY by @michaelianblack.bsky.social & me! ❤️💛💙💚🧡 www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...
Note: "brilliant endpapers" were designed by the fabulous Laurent Linn at S&S, not me.
Note: "brilliant endpapers" were designed by the fabulous Laurent Linn at S&S, not me.
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Call out to traditionally published Canadian picture book creators with books coming out in 2026! Picture Books, Eh! is inviting anyone interested in joining our co-promotional community to get in touch: [email protected].
@canscaip.bsky.social @kidsbookcentre.bsky.social #CANkidlit #kidlit
@canscaip.bsky.social @kidsbookcentre.bsky.social #CANkidlit #kidlit
November 23, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Call out to traditionally published Canadian picture book creators with books coming out in 2026! Picture Books, Eh! is inviting anyone interested in joining our co-promotional community to get in touch: [email protected].
@canscaip.bsky.social @kidsbookcentre.bsky.social #CANkidlit #kidlit
@canscaip.bsky.social @kidsbookcentre.bsky.social #CANkidlit #kidlit
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Me too! #picturebook 💕 booksi
Well, for me, every month is Picture Book Month.
November 23, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Me too! #picturebook 💕 booksi
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Thank You and Favourite Books of 2025
Photo by Vie Studio on Pexels.com The blog tour is over, and what a ride it was! I want to thank all the marvellous bloggers who hosted posts for the launch of Amanda in Ireland: The Body in the Bog. I am lucky to have so many supporters who commented, liked…
Photo by Vie Studio on Pexels.com The blog tour is over, and what a ride it was! I want to thank all the marvellous bloggers who hosted posts for the launch of Amanda in Ireland: The Body in the Bog. I am lucky to have so many supporters who commented, liked…
Thank You and Favourite Books of 2025
Photo by Vie Studio on Pexels.com The blog tour is over, and what a ride it was! I want to thank all the marvellous bloggers who hosted posts for the launch of Amanda in Ireland: The Body in the Bog. I am lucky to have so many supporters who commented, liked and shared the posts. In case you missed any, here is the list.
darlenefoster.wordpress.com
November 23, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Thank You and Favourite Books of 2025
Photo by Vie Studio on Pexels.com The blog tour is over, and what a ride it was! I want to thank all the marvellous bloggers who hosted posts for the launch of Amanda in Ireland: The Body in the Bog. I am lucky to have so many supporters who commented, liked…
Photo by Vie Studio on Pexels.com The blog tour is over, and what a ride it was! I want to thank all the marvellous bloggers who hosted posts for the launch of Amanda in Ireland: The Body in the Bog. I am lucky to have so many supporters who commented, liked…
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For those who do care about what's happening in the world, but who sometimes need an #Uplift:
bsky.app/profile/debb...
Hand-curated by yours truly. Criteria unapologetically subjective, but esp: word nerds • acts of kindness • quirky • obscure interest deep-dives • alt-text
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Hand-curated by yours truly. Criteria unapologetically subjective, but esp: word nerds • acts of kindness • quirky • obscure interest deep-dives • alt-text
November 23, 2025 at 7:57 PM
For those who do care about what's happening in the world, but who sometimes need an #Uplift:
bsky.app/profile/debb...
Hand-curated by yours truly. Criteria unapologetically subjective, but esp: word nerds • acts of kindness • quirky • obscure interest deep-dives • alt-text
bsky.app/profile/debb...
Hand-curated by yours truly. Criteria unapologetically subjective, but esp: word nerds • acts of kindness • quirky • obscure interest deep-dives • alt-text
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For those new to Bluesky or who are revisiting Bluesky after a hiatus: with the help of the community here, I've compiled many #BlueSkyTips & resources. Feel free to start with this Quickstart Guide:
publish.obsidian.md/debbieohi/qu...
publish.obsidian.md/debbieohi/qu...
b. Quickstart Guide - Debbie Ridpath Ohi - Obsidian Publish
This is a bare-bones guide for those who just want to get started, and would rather just jump in and try stuff out before learning more details, though I STRONGLY encourage you check out moderation o…
publish.obsidian.md
November 21, 2025 at 12:19 PM
For those new to Bluesky or who are revisiting Bluesky after a hiatus: with the help of the community here, I've compiled many #BlueSkyTips & resources. Feel free to start with this Quickstart Guide:
publish.obsidian.md/debbieohi/qu...
publish.obsidian.md/debbieohi/qu...
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The Legend. www.patreon.com/posts/legend...
November 21, 2025 at 7:47 AM
The Legend. www.patreon.com/posts/legend...
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It started with IF A BUMBLEBEE LANDS ON YOUR TOE, a book that helps readers see how mindfulness and nature connections can help with anxiety. 🐝 🧚♂️ 🦊
BUTTERFLY SEA, its companion, depicts the story of two nature explorers, each with their own unique agenda, and the wonder of discovery. 🦋 🌊 🌼 #Libsky
BUTTERFLY SEA, its companion, depicts the story of two nature explorers, each with their own unique agenda, and the wonder of discovery. 🦋 🌊 🌼 #Libsky
Two great books that go great together.
Both are beautiful, poetic, and instructive. Both explore big feelings about little creatures.
Author @booksbycindy.bsky.social sees them as companion books and I totally agree.
Both are beautiful, poetic, and instructive. Both explore big feelings about little creatures.
Author @booksbycindy.bsky.social sees them as companion books and I totally agree.
November 21, 2025 at 3:47 PM
It started with IF A BUMBLEBEE LANDS ON YOUR TOE, a book that helps readers see how mindfulness and nature connections can help with anxiety. 🐝 🧚♂️ 🦊
BUTTERFLY SEA, its companion, depicts the story of two nature explorers, each with their own unique agenda, and the wonder of discovery. 🦋 🌊 🌼 #Libsky
BUTTERFLY SEA, its companion, depicts the story of two nature explorers, each with their own unique agenda, and the wonder of discovery. 🦋 🌊 🌼 #Libsky
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usually i draw every panel in a graphic novel chronologically. start page 1 panel 1 and go through until the last panel on the last page. this time around i'm starting with the "easiest" panel on each page to warm up and then hopping around to the other panels on the page w increasing complexity.
November 21, 2025 at 7:35 PM
usually i draw every panel in a graphic novel chronologically. start page 1 panel 1 and go through until the last panel on the last page. this time around i'm starting with the "easiest" panel on each page to warm up and then hopping around to the other panels on the page w increasing complexity.
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Thanks to @theseaboardreview.ca for publishing my tribute to #ThomasBecket. This was definitely one from the heart. May all resistors to tyranny be so meddlesome. www.theseaboardreview.ca/p/thomas-bec...
November 22, 2025 at 4:12 AM
Thanks to @theseaboardreview.ca for publishing my tribute to #ThomasBecket. This was definitely one from the heart. May all resistors to tyranny be so meddlesome. www.theseaboardreview.ca/p/thomas-bec...
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Thinking, today, about my high school's librarian who kept so many books by trans authors face out in her library displays. And how reading "the nearest exit may be behind you" from one of those displays opened my world up to the beautiful possibilities of an expansive understanding of gender.
November 20, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Thinking, today, about my high school's librarian who kept so many books by trans authors face out in her library displays. And how reading "the nearest exit may be behind you" from one of those displays opened my world up to the beautiful possibilities of an expansive understanding of gender.
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Looking forward to this very much. 💕 We’ll be there with cute buttons created by @annely-so.bsky.social I love how #Victoria people are so great at shopping #local. 🎁 🌲 🎨 📚
If you are in the lower Vancouver Island area on Saturday, November 21 consider coming to the Cedar Hill Holiday Market. I will be there with other local picture book makers and other artsy people!
@booksbycindy.bsky.social @saanichbc.bsky.social #picturebooks #holidaymarket #yyjevents
@booksbycindy.bsky.social @saanichbc.bsky.social #picturebooks #holidaymarket #yyjevents
November 20, 2025 at 6:51 AM
Looking forward to this very much. 💕 We’ll be there with cute buttons created by @annely-so.bsky.social I love how #Victoria people are so great at shopping #local. 🎁 🌲 🎨 📚
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The Optimist. www.patreon.com/posts/optimi...
November 20, 2025 at 7:38 AM
The Optimist. www.patreon.com/posts/optimi...
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Smorgasbord Christmas Book Fair 2025 #Mystery Murder at Leisure Dreams – Galapagos: A Giovanna Rogers Mystery #Mystery #Vietnam Poetic Justice #Adventure #Travel Amanda in Ireland: The Body in the Bag smorgasbordinvitation.wordpress.com/2025/11/20/s...
Smorgasbord Christmas Book Fair 2025 – #Mystery – Murder at Leisure Dreams – Galapagos: A Giovanna Rogers Mystery by Sharon Marchisello, #Mystery #Vietnam Poetic Justice: by Dan Antion and Willow Wil...
Welcome to this year’s Christmas book fair. In the first few posts I will be revisiting some of the new books I have promoted during the year and can also recommend, with one of their other r…
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November 20, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Smorgasbord Christmas Book Fair 2025 #Mystery Murder at Leisure Dreams – Galapagos: A Giovanna Rogers Mystery #Mystery #Vietnam Poetic Justice #Adventure #Travel Amanda in Ireland: The Body in the Bag smorgasbordinvitation.wordpress.com/2025/11/20/s...
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The quote of the week for the teens in my creative writing classes comes from Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie:
“I think you travel to search and you come back home to find yourself there.”
More on my blog:
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“I think you travel to search and you come back home to find yourself there.”
More on my blog:
kendrakandlestar.wordpress.com/2025/11/20/w...
November 20, 2025 at 3:22 PM
The quote of the week for the teens in my creative writing classes comes from Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie:
“I think you travel to search and you come back home to find yourself there.”
More on my blog:
kendrakandlestar.wordpress.com/2025/11/20/w...
“I think you travel to search and you come back home to find yourself there.”
More on my blog:
kendrakandlestar.wordpress.com/2025/11/20/w...
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The Rabbits Next Door Set #12 open.substack.com/pub/khalidbi... Being a rabbit in a human world isn't easy.
The Rabbits Next Door Set #12
Are rabbits really that different?
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November 20, 2025 at 3:36 PM
The Rabbits Next Door Set #12 open.substack.com/pub/khalidbi... Being a rabbit in a human world isn't easy.
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Roberta Writes - Guest Post: D.L. Finn with her new book, Ghosts & Miracles Past: A Christmas Collection Two and a review roberta-writes.com/2025/11/20/r...
Roberta Writes – Guest Post: D.L. Finn with her new book, Ghosts & Miracles Past: A Christmas Collection Two and a review
Thank you for having me on your incredible blog today, Robbie, to share the release of Ghosts & Miracles Past: A Christmas Collection Two. I’m really grateful for your support! Interview Do you…
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November 20, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Roberta Writes - Guest Post: D.L. Finn with her new book, Ghosts & Miracles Past: A Christmas Collection Two and a review roberta-writes.com/2025/11/20/r...
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Oh hey that's cool! Carousel Summer is on the New York Public Library's list of Best Books for Kids 2025
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November 20, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Oh hey that's cool! Carousel Summer is on the New York Public Library's list of Best Books for Kids 2025
www.nypl.org/books-more/r...
www.nypl.org/books-more/r...
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A lovely event for your holiday shopping. I’m pleased to be participating with fellow creatives.
#yyj #events #shoplocal #library #books #art #holiday #gifts
🌲 🎁 🐝 🦋 📚
#yyj #events #shoplocal #library #books #art #holiday #gifts
🌲 🎁 🐝 🦋 📚
If you are in Victoria, BC on Saturday, November 22 from 10-3 visit Cedar Hill Rec Centre for the #holidaymarket. Come find several Vancouver Island based writers and illustrators of children and YA books!
#yyjevents #picturebookmaker
@booksbycindy.bsky.social @saanichbc.bsky.social
#yyjevents #picturebookmaker
@booksbycindy.bsky.social @saanichbc.bsky.social
November 21, 2025 at 3:41 AM