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Karen Krossing
@karenkrossing.com
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#KidLit Author, Editor, Mentor.

Latest: MY STREET REMEMBERS.
Upcoming: ONE COSMIC ROCK. THE CLOUD THAT STUCK.
Agent: Ginger Knowlton, Curtis Brown.
VCFA Alum. Faculty at Whale Rock Workshops.
Settler heritage. She/her. Bi/pan. 🏳️‍🌈
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Karen Krossing @karenkrossing.com · 17d
My author copy of ONE COSMIC ROCK has arrived! Many millions of years ago, an asteroid began a journey that reshaped life on our planet forever. A poetic look at a defining event in Earth’s history, gorgeously illustrated by @dreamist.bsky.social! Coming February 2026 from @owlkids.bsky.social!
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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
November 23, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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I’m thrilled with this shoutout from @profpaulbarrett.bsky.social of the Natural History Museum in London, England! Paul was instrumental during the review process! Thank you, Paul!
ONE COSMIC ROCK is available for preorder now. 😀
@owlkids.bsky.social
profpaulbarrett.bsky.social Paul Barrett @profpaulbarrett.bsky.social · 2d
Need a Xmas present idea? How about this delightful book, One Cosmic Rock, by @karenkrossing.com charmingly illustrated by @dreamist.bsky.social about the end of the dinos (I was lucky enough to be the consultant)
November 23, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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I’m inspired by this beautiful artwork based on MY STREET REMEMBERS. Thanks for sharing, @mstaylor-art.bsky.social!
@groundwoodbooks.bsky.social #CANkidlit #kidlit
mstaylor-art.bsky.social Kristin Taylor @mstaylor-art.bsky.social · 8d
We’ve been reading ‘My Street Remembers’ and creating abstract maps in Grade 2. Ss used sharpies & transparency sheets to trace sections of our Flemingdon Park map and then created abstract collages to go underneath #abstractart #EduSky
Colourful multi-layered abstract maps, using colour, shape and line
November 18, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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Rainy day family D&D game. We are a goblin gang on a mission. ♥️
November 15, 2025 at 10:29 PM
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The One About the Blackbird by Melanie Florence, illus Matt James published by Tundra Books is a tender #picturebook about the power of music to evoke memories. It's my Librarian's Pick #bookreview in the latest @kidsbookcentre.bsky.social newsletter: tinyurl.com/yefcjbmz #KidLit #CanKidLit 📚👍
On the cover of the picture book The One About the Blackbird by Melanie Florence and illustrated by Matt James, a grandfather stands beside his grandson who is holding a guitar.
November 14, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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“A hopeful tale and highly readable resource on gender transitions, empathy, and the power of communication.” —Montreal Review of Books

Praise for CALL ME GRAY, written by Andrew Larsen and Bells Larsen, illustrated by Tallulah Fontaine.
A blue/gray background with snow flakes falling down. On the left is the book cover for Call Me Gray. Below is the logo for Kids Can Press. Text reads: “A hopeful tale and highly readable resource on gender transitions, empathy, and the power of communication.” —Montreal Review of Books
November 14, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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Shiva Delsooz’s debut author-illustrated picture book is deeply personal, based upon her experiences growing up with hearing loss and living with tinnitus. Click here for the starred review
https://bit.ly/4hVWLWR
November 13, 2025 at 10:22 PM
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🍂🍁 Critique Partner Matching is tomorrow!🍁🍂

For those seeking critique partners, post to the #FiFRevPit feed on Bluesky on Friday, the 14th, and then take some time to scroll through this weekend to find your match! 🧵
Fall Into Fiction with RevPit: Tomorrow is CRITIQUE PARTNER MATCHING #FiFRevPit
November 13, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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Remembrance day #kidlit (1 of 2)

Stealing Home @jtorrescomics.bsky.social
What if Soliders... @heathercamlot.bsky.social
Making Bombs.. @marshaskrypuch.bsky.social
September 17 Amanda West Lewis
Sabotage @karenautio.bsky.social

#remembrancedaybooksforkids
My Remembrance day #kidlit recommendations: Picture Books: Girl Takes a Drastic Step by Jillian Dobson Sergeant Billy by Mireille Messier Two Pieces of Chocolate by Kathy Kacer I Didn't Stand Up by Lucy Falcone (inspired by the poem First They Came – by Pastor Martin Niemöller) Middle grade books: Stealing Home by J Torres What if Soliders Fought With Pillows by Heather Camlot Making Bombs for Hitler by Marsha Skrypuch September 17 by Amanda West Lewis Sabotage by Karen Autio #KidLit #remembrancedaybooksforkids
November 11, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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Remembrance Day #kidlit (2 of 2)

Girl Takes a Drastic Step by Jillian Dobson
Sergeant Billy by Mireille Messier
Two Pieces of Chocolate by Kathy Kacer
I Didn't Stand Up by Lucy Falcone (inspired by the poem First They Came – by Pastor Martin Niemöller)

#remembrancedaybooksforkids
My Remembrance day #kidlit recommendations: Picture Books: Girl Takes a Drastic Step by Jillian Dobson Sergeant Billy by Mireille Messier Two Pieces of Chocolate by Kathy Kacer I Didn't Stand Up by Lucy Falcone (inspired by the poem First They Came – by Pastor Martin Niemöller) Middle grade books: Stealing Home by J Torres What if Soliders Fought With Pillows by Heather Camlot Making Bombs for Hitler by Marsha Skrypuch September 17 by Amanda West Lewis Sabotage by Karen Autio #KidLit #remembrancedaybooksforkids
November 11, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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PYI RECORDED registration open until November 30!

Watch your PYI recordings until January 31!

$150 CANSCAIP Members & Friends | $175 non-members

Register today: www.canscaip.org/event-6251775

#PYI2025 #CANSCAIP #CanKidLit
PYI RECORDED registration open until November 30! Watch your PYI recordings until January 31! $150 CANSCAIP Members & Friends | $175 non-members Select any four sessions - you also get the two keynotes. Many of the sessions had handouts, and you'll get those too. Want more than four? Order additional sessions for $10. Links to the recordings are sent a few days after registering. View the recordings as often as you like until January 31. Register today: https://www.canscaip.org/event-6251775 #PYI2025
November 11, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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CANSCAIP Monthly Membership Meeting
Wed Nov 12
7pm ET

Elly Barlin Daniels
Olivia Daniels
@lenacoakley.bsky.social

#CANSCAIP
CANSCAIP Monthly Membership Meeting Wed Nov 12 7pm ET Elly Barlin Daniels Olivia Daniels @lenacoakley.bsky.social #CANSCAIP
November 11, 2025 at 6:37 PM
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I'M SO EXCITED TO READ BURST YOUR BUBBLE!!!
November 11, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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Next on your reading list: LEVI'S GIFT by Kathy Stinson and @elliearscott.bsky.social! Just out from @nimbuspub.bsky.social! #CANkidlit #kidlit
elliearscott.bsky.social Ellie Arscott @elliearscott.bsky.social · 14d
Wonderful book launch day for Levi’s Gift! The ❄️ made it more special you celebrated with us✨
#kathystinson

Thank you to @nimbuspub.bsky.social #torontoartscouncil #torontolitup #TIFA and Tilly Guest for playing so beautifully.

#cankidlit #booklaunch #canscaip @picturebookseh.bsky.social #scbwi
November 11, 2025 at 7:42 PM
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My author copy of ONE COSMIC ROCK has arrived! Many millions of years ago, an asteroid began a journey that reshaped life on our planet forever. A poetic look at a defining event in Earth’s history, gorgeously illustrated by @dreamist.bsky.social! Coming February 2026 from @owlkids.bsky.social!
November 7, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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Hello my name is Farida Zaman. I am an author illustrator and my agent is the lovely Essie White of @stormliteraryagency

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⭐️I am open for book projects for 2026 ⭐️

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#kidlit #kidlitartpostcard #illustration #art #illustrationforkids #kidlitartist
November 6, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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The quote of the week for the teens in my creative writing classes comes from Kyo Maclear:

“There are moments when what we need, what will benefit us most, is the power to style our own stories.”

More thoughts about this quote on my blog:
kendrakandlestar.wordpress.com/2025/11/06/w...
November 6, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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Click here for a starred-review of Kim Spencer’s Weird Rules to Follow https://bit.ly/43WrqNY
November 6, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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Happy #IReadCanadian Day!

#IReadCanadianDay
a red stamp that says des livres canadaiens pour moi
ALT: a red stamp that says des livres canadaiens pour moi
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November 5, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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"Having the freedom to read and the freedom to choose is one of the best gifts my parents ever gave me." - Judy Blume

#CensorshipIsSo1984 #BannedBooks #LibrarySky
Quote from Judy Blume reads "Having the freedom to read and the freedom to choose is one of the best gifts my parents ever gave me." An illustration shows a young girl reading a book on a green bean bag. The cover of the book says "I love to read." Art is by Debbie Ridpath Ohi, based on a character from The Pain and The Great One.
November 4, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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A reminder that my book launch is THIS SATURDAY at 1 pm, A Different Drummer Books in Burlington. Please come! There will be gazillions of bubbles and you’ll even get to hear me sing and play piano. True story!
@jandolby.bsky.social @owlkids.bsky.social
#medialiteracy #kidlit
November 4, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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Bidding closes tonight at 9 pm!
November 2, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Check out Whale Rock Workshop's FALL FUNDRAISER & SCHOLAR AUCTION for manuscript reads & more while helping to promote accessibility in the arts. Plus, there's a 10-page novel critique or complete picture-book critique with me! Only until Nov 2. #kidlit
www.whalerockworkshops.com/fall-fundrai...
2025 Fall Fundraiser + Scholarship Auction | Whale Rock Workshops | Whale Rock Writing Workshops
Join Whale Rock Workshops’ 2025 Fall Fundraiser + Auction! Bid on manuscript critiques, Ask Me Anythings, artwork, yoga, and signed books to support our 2026 Scholarship Fund and help writers of all b...
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October 31, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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MY STREET REMEMBERS by @karenkrossing.com & Cathie Jamieson invites young readers to find out more about their own street & history. Advice for writers (young & not-so-young), more:

debbieohi.com/2025/10/inte...

#KidLit #CanKidLit
Composite image with the book cover My Street Remembers on the left and two author photos on the right. The cover shows stylized art featuring a turtle on a path with grass and a circular design of colorful shapes on the left. The title “My Street Remembers” and the names “Karen Krossing & Cathie Jamieson” appear in red and black text. The top-right photo shows a person with short curly hair against a purple background, and the bottom-right photo shows a person with long dark hair and glasses in front of a wooden wall.
October 31, 2025 at 11:25 AM
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Thanks to @debbieohi.com for this interview about my latest picture book! Debbie's latest as an author/illustrator is I WANT TO READ ALL THE BOOKS, and I'm pretty sure it's partly autobiographical. 😀 Please check it out. #kidlit
@groundwoodbooks.bsky.social #CathieJamieson
debbieohi.com Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 27d
"I hope our book invites young readers to deepen their relationship with place and the truth of our collective past." - @karenkrossing.com

*New* on my blog: Interview w/ Karen about MY STREET REMEMBERS (Groundwood), a new pb illus by Cathie Jamieson.
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Book cover and author photo side by side. The book cover shows colorful Indigenous-style artwork with a turtle on a path under the title “My Street Remembers” by Karen Krossing and Cathie Jamieson. On the right, author Karen Krossing is seated against a purple background, wearing a black shirt and white pants, smiling with arms folded on her knees.
October 28, 2025 at 3:00 PM