Helen Kubiw ❤️ 🇨🇦 📚
@hkubiw.bsky.social
Blogger and book reviewer of great Canadian books for young people at CanLit for LittleCanadians http://canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/
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When you walk into your child’s school, do you recognize the expertise you bring as someone who works in libraries — and the impact that gives you to be a champion for school libraries and public education? Listen to this week's conversation at Library Land Loves!
November 24, 2025 at 9:47 PM
When you walk into your child’s school, do you recognize the expertise you bring as someone who works in libraries — and the impact that gives you to be a champion for school libraries and public education? Listen to this week's conversation at Library Land Loves!
Another lovely picture book of Richard Wagamese's writing, illus by Bridge George (Douglas & McIntyre). THE INQUISITIVE RAVEN would be a gorgeous gift for anyone who needs to be reminded to respect their own gifts ¬ try to emulate others. canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/11/the-... 👍📚
The Inquisitive Raven
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November 23, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Another lovely picture book of Richard Wagamese's writing, illus by Bridge George (Douglas & McIntyre). THE INQUISITIVE RAVEN would be a gorgeous gift for anyone who needs to be reminded to respect their own gifts ¬ try to emulate others. canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/11/the-... 👍📚
A grandfather, a grandson, a guitar, a song, and time. THE ONE ABOUT THE BLACKBIRD written by Melanie Florence and illustrated by Matt James (Tundra Books) is a new #picturebook with heart. canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/11/the-...
The One About the Blackbird
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November 20, 2025 at 6:36 PM
A grandfather, a grandson, a guitar, a song, and time. THE ONE ABOUT THE BLACKBIRD written by Melanie Florence and illustrated by Matt James (Tundra Books) is a new #picturebook with heart. canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/11/the-...
It was my pleasure, Marnie. ❤️🇨🇦📚
A lovely review of Manon Gauthier's ALL OF US!
Read the whole thing here: canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/11/all-...
Thanks so much to @hkubiw.bsky.social for her thoughtful reviews of Canadian children's literature.
#KidLit
Read the whole thing here: canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/11/all-...
Thanks so much to @hkubiw.bsky.social for her thoughtful reviews of Canadian children's literature.
#KidLit
![The cover of All of Us, with a review quote. [text in image] Whether you're a teacher who'd love to introduce a lesson on the diversity of living things with a captivating picture book, or open a lesson on animal cells, or even launch discussions about inclusivity and connection, All of Us will work beautifully. read it for the messaging which is presented gracefully or for the intriguing artwork, All of Us is a book for all of us about all of us.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:q5zmcswxmobjovlk2k43x2ct/bafkreieskbcuchtu2pvy445n3g3wk75zapk6kaquhs4l5iqbakmmddfohy@jpeg)
November 19, 2025 at 12:38 AM
It was my pleasure, Marnie. ❤️🇨🇦📚
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This Saturday November 15 at 2pm, join Alan Doyle for a special afternoon discussion and signing of The Smiling Land, hosted by Ace Burpee. - mailchi.mp/grant/alan-d...
Alan Doyle returns to Winnipeg with The Smiling Land
Join us for a very special afternoon with the one and only Alan Doyle as he returns to Winnipeg to discuss his new memoir, The Smiling Land: All Around the Circle in My Newfoundland and Labrador (Doub...
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November 13, 2025 at 9:08 PM
This Saturday November 15 at 2pm, join Alan Doyle for a special afternoon discussion and signing of The Smiling Land, hosted by Ace Burpee. - mailchi.mp/grant/alan-d...
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Currently reading: Nightmare Jones by @shannyraindrop.bsky.social. Congratulations on this spooky masterpiece - now the scariest book in our library collection. 😍😍😍😍
November 13, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Currently reading: Nightmare Jones by @shannyraindrop.bsky.social. Congratulations on this spooky masterpiece - now the scariest book in our library collection. 😍😍😍😍
I ❤️ words, & young readers will too after reading Sara Cassidy's STAR SAILOR, THE STORY OF WORDS (illus by @whatwouldjuliedraw.bsky.social). This playful NF book looks at how words are created, how they change, etc. From @orcabook.bsky.social canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/11/star...
Star Sailor, the Story of Words
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November 13, 2025 at 7:12 PM
I ❤️ words, & young readers will too after reading Sara Cassidy's STAR SAILOR, THE STORY OF WORDS (illus by @whatwouldjuliedraw.bsky.social). This playful NF book looks at how words are created, how they change, etc. From @orcabook.bsky.social canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/11/star...
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77 days. 1848 hours. 6,652,800 seconds. The countdown to the 2026 Super Conference is officially on, and that can only mean one thing... registration is open! This year’s #OLASC Early Bird deadline is December 5. Register at bit.ly/SC26Registra...
November 12, 2025 at 2:30 PM
77 days. 1848 hours. 6,652,800 seconds. The countdown to the 2026 Super Conference is officially on, and that can only mean one thing... registration is open! This year’s #OLASC Early Bird deadline is December 5. Register at bit.ly/SC26Registra...
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Cats in Graffiti Alley, looks like it's signed LMAR. "Watching the Wildlife"
#Toronto #Graffiti #StreetArt
#Toronto #Graffiti #StreetArt
November 12, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Cats in Graffiti Alley, looks like it's signed LMAR. "Watching the Wildlife"
#Toronto #Graffiti #StreetArt
#Toronto #Graffiti #StreetArt
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The New Girl wins Janet Savage Blachford Prize at the 2025 QWF Literary Awards.
Details: https://bookcentre.ca/blogs/industry-news/the-new-girl-wins-2025-qwf-literary-award
Details: https://bookcentre.ca/blogs/industry-news/the-new-girl-wins-2025-qwf-literary-award
The New Girl wins Janet Savage Blachford Prize for Children’s and Youn
Last night (November 10, 2025), Quebec’s English-language literary community gathered for the 27th QWF Literary Awards Gala.Nine winners were revealed across seven categories: first book, spoken word, children’s and young adult literature, non-fiction, poetry, translation, and fiction. Each book award includes a cash p
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November 12, 2025 at 3:02 PM
The New Girl wins Janet Savage Blachford Prize at the 2025 QWF Literary Awards.
Details: https://bookcentre.ca/blogs/industry-news/the-new-girl-wins-2025-qwf-literary-award
Details: https://bookcentre.ca/blogs/industry-news/the-new-girl-wins-2025-qwf-literary-award
Textured art like @mariemanon.bsky.social creates are always a "wow" for me. Manon Gauthier's latest picture book is ALL OF US from @runningthegoat.bsky.social. All animals may be different but we are all the same too. #cells #STEM #diversity canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/11/all-...
November 11, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Textured art like @mariemanon.bsky.social creates are always a "wow" for me. Manon Gauthier's latest picture book is ALL OF US from @runningthegoat.bsky.social. All animals may be different but we are all the same too. #cells #STEM #diversity canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/11/all-...
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On the BOOK BIRTHDAY 🎉of "Burst Your Bubble!" TY CanLit for LittleCanadians for this wonderful review.🫧
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#MediaLiteracy @jandolby.bsky.social @hkubiw.bsky.social @owlkids.bsky.social @mediasmarts.bsky.social @mor10.com @picturebookseh.bsky.social #kidlit
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#MediaLiteracy @jandolby.bsky.social @hkubiw.bsky.social @owlkids.bsky.social @mediasmarts.bsky.social @mor10.com @picturebookseh.bsky.social #kidlit
"An astonishingly fresh look at the power of algorithms" Review: CanLit for LittleCanadians - Joyce Grant, Author & Speaker
"... setting up opportunities to change the algorithms." Review: CanLit for LittleCanadians
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November 11, 2025 at 4:39 PM
On the BOOK BIRTHDAY 🎉of "Burst Your Bubble!" TY CanLit for LittleCanadians for this wonderful review.🫧
joycegrantauthor.com/2025/11/an-a...
#MediaLiteracy @jandolby.bsky.social @hkubiw.bsky.social @owlkids.bsky.social @mediasmarts.bsky.social @mor10.com @picturebookseh.bsky.social #kidlit
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#MediaLiteracy @jandolby.bsky.social @hkubiw.bsky.social @owlkids.bsky.social @mediasmarts.bsky.social @mor10.com @picturebookseh.bsky.social #kidlit
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Robbie's Inspiration - Author interview: Amanda in Ireland by Darlene Foster #childrensfiction #readingcommunity #bookreview robbiesinspiration.wordpress.com/2025/11/10/r...
Robbie’s Inspiration – Author interview: Amanda in Ireland by Darlene Foster #childrensfiction #readingcommunity #bookreview
Today, I am delighted to welcome Darlene Foster, author of the Amanda Travels series of children’s books, for a short author interview. I’ve included my review of her latest book in thi…
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November 10, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Robbie's Inspiration - Author interview: Amanda in Ireland by Darlene Foster #childrensfiction #readingcommunity #bookreview robbiesinspiration.wordpress.com/2025/11/10/r...
Have a great launch @jgcanada.bsky.social for BURST YOUR BUBBLE! OUTSMART THE ALGORITHMS AND SEE WHAT YOU'RE MISSING today. Lots to absorb in this NF book for #MG readers, with fab art by @jandolby.bsky.social We should all be reading this one! canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/11/burs...
November 8, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Have a great launch @jgcanada.bsky.social for BURST YOUR BUBBLE! OUTSMART THE ALGORITHMS AND SEE WHAT YOU'RE MISSING today. Lots to absorb in this NF book for #MG readers, with fab art by @jandolby.bsky.social We should all be reading this one! canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/11/burs...
Ontario #teachers: consider today's #Burlington book launch of BURST YOUR BUBBLE! OUTSMART THE ALGORITHMS AND SEE WHAT YOU'RE MISSING by @jgcanada.bsky.social illus by @jandolby.bsky.social @owlkids.bsky.social Great NF book to inform us all! canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/11/burs...
Burst Your Bubble!: Outsmart the Algorithms and See What You're Missing
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November 8, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Ontario #teachers: consider today's #Burlington book launch of BURST YOUR BUBBLE! OUTSMART THE ALGORITHMS AND SEE WHAT YOU'RE MISSING by @jgcanada.bsky.social illus by @jandolby.bsky.social @owlkids.bsky.social Great NF book to inform us all! canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/11/burs...
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Dave Paddon's here at the Jack Byrne signing copies of his fabulous tall tales until 6pm today.
Susan Flanagan was up earlier this aft, so we have signed copies of THE DEGREES OF BARLEY LICK as well!
Susan Flanagan was up earlier this aft, so we have signed copies of THE DEGREES OF BARLEY LICK as well!
November 6, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Dave Paddon's here at the Jack Byrne signing copies of his fabulous tall tales until 6pm today.
Susan Flanagan was up earlier this aft, so we have signed copies of THE DEGREES OF BARLEY LICK as well!
Susan Flanagan was up earlier this aft, so we have signed copies of THE DEGREES OF BARLEY LICK as well!
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I'm looking forward to the event. Come and say Hi - buy a #book, have a chat. Moyer Rec Centre, 54569 Range Road 215 in Josephburg, Strathcona County. Alberta. 10 am - 4pmhttps://josephburg-ag.ca/christmas-in-the-heartland/
#gifts #crafts #books #food #games #music and much more.
#gifts #crafts #books #food #games #music and much more.
November 6, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Another #hilo #MG read for #IReadCanadianDay is John Lekich's BARK TWICE FOR MURDER from @orcabook.bsky.social There's a murder but mostly there's laughs, great characters, food, and even a talking dog. canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/11/bark... 👍🇨🇦📚
Bark Twice for Murder (Orca Currents)
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November 5, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Another #hilo #MG read for #IReadCanadianDay is John Lekich's BARK TWICE FOR MURDER from @orcabook.bsky.social There's a murder but mostly there's laughs, great characters, food, and even a talking dog. canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/11/bark... 👍🇨🇦📚
Give some love to new #CDN publisher: MIGHTY VILLAGE BOOKS @mightyvillagebooks.bsky.social. Pleased to present my interview with founder author-illustrator Danielle Daniel (remember her award-winning SOMETIMES I FEEL LIKE A FOX). Learn more here: canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/11/migh...
Mighty Village Books: Interview with Danielle Daniel, new Canadian publisher
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November 3, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Give some love to new #CDN publisher: MIGHTY VILLAGE BOOKS @mightyvillagebooks.bsky.social. Pleased to present my interview with founder author-illustrator Danielle Daniel (remember her award-winning SOMETIMES I FEEL LIKE A FOX). Learn more here: canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/11/migh...
Winners of @kidsbookcentre.bsky.social CDN Children's Book Awards announced this wk. Congrats @sharigreen.bsky.social @rosenafung.bsky.social @markmorton.bsky.social Yayo, Elizabeth MacLeod, Mike Deas, Ray Xu, Jennifer Leason Norman Chartrand canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/10/2025...
2025 CCBC Book Awards: Winners announced
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October 31, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Winners of @kidsbookcentre.bsky.social CDN Children's Book Awards announced this wk. Congrats @sharigreen.bsky.social @rosenafung.bsky.social @markmorton.bsky.social Yayo, Elizabeth MacLeod, Mike Deas, Ray Xu, Jennifer Leason Norman Chartrand canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/10/2025...
Great new #Halloween bk of CDN ghost stories. HAUNTED CANADA GRAPHIC NOVEL VOL 2: FOUR MORE TERRIFYING TALES by @joelasutherland.bsky.social illus by @mikeseriously.bsky.social @salisketch.bsky.social Maya McKibbin, Hannah Barrett (ScholasticCDA) canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/10/haun...
October 29, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Great new #Halloween bk of CDN ghost stories. HAUNTED CANADA GRAPHIC NOVEL VOL 2: FOUR MORE TERRIFYING TALES by @joelasutherland.bsky.social illus by @mikeseriously.bsky.social @salisketch.bsky.social Maya McKibbin, Hannah Barrett (ScholasticCDA) canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/10/haun...
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Join IBBY Canada for a night of KidLit Trivia hosted by acclaimed author and illustrator Kevin Sylvester!
Tickets 🎟️ www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/international-board-on-books-for-young-people/events/kidlit-trivia-night-1
Tickets 🎟️ www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/international-board-on-books-for-young-people/events/kidlit-trivia-night-1
October 24, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Join IBBY Canada for a night of KidLit Trivia hosted by acclaimed author and illustrator Kevin Sylvester!
Tickets 🎟️ www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/international-board-on-books-for-young-people/events/kidlit-trivia-night-1
Tickets 🎟️ www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/international-board-on-books-for-young-people/events/kidlit-trivia-night-1
Edgy reads reviewed this wk: #WhitePine-
nominee #YA SONGS FOR GHOSTS by @clarakiyoko.bsky.social canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/10/song... & #MG NIGHTMARE JONES: POEMS by @shannyraindrop.bsky.social
@groundwoodbooks.bsky.social canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/10/nigh...
nominee #YA SONGS FOR GHOSTS by @clarakiyoko.bsky.social canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/10/song... & #MG NIGHTMARE JONES: POEMS by @shannyraindrop.bsky.social
@groundwoodbooks.bsky.social canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/10/nigh...
October 27, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Edgy reads reviewed this wk: #WhitePine-
nominee #YA SONGS FOR GHOSTS by @clarakiyoko.bsky.social canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/10/song... & #MG NIGHTMARE JONES: POEMS by @shannyraindrop.bsky.social
@groundwoodbooks.bsky.social canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/10/nigh...
nominee #YA SONGS FOR GHOSTS by @clarakiyoko.bsky.social canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/10/song... & #MG NIGHTMARE JONES: POEMS by @shannyraindrop.bsky.social
@groundwoodbooks.bsky.social canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/10/nigh...
Hope there are more books of poetry for young people in your future. ❤️🇨🇦📚
Nightmare Jones is out in the world now…finding the feelings 🕷️🕷️🕷️
There may be some scary poems in @shannyraindrop.bsky.social's recently published #MG NIGHTMARE JONES: POEMS from @groundwoodbooks.bsky.social but some of the scariest are those that make us feel. Illustrated by Cindy Derby. canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/10/nigh...
October 26, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Hope there are more books of poetry for young people in your future. ❤️🇨🇦📚
There may be some scary poems in @shannyraindrop.bsky.social's recently published #MG NIGHTMARE JONES: POEMS from @groundwoodbooks.bsky.social but some of the scariest are those that make us feel. Illustrated by Cindy Derby. canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/10/nigh...
October 26, 2025 at 3:33 AM
There may be some scary poems in @shannyraindrop.bsky.social's recently published #MG NIGHTMARE JONES: POEMS from @groundwoodbooks.bsky.social but some of the scariest are those that make us feel. Illustrated by Cindy Derby. canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/10/nigh...