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Caroline Fernandez
@parentclub.bsky.social
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🍁 Canadian children's book author 📚 #kidlit genres: PB, non-fiction, chapter book, MG 🎉 New Books: #HomeChild #AshaAndBaz #PlagueThieves ☕ me in 3 words: books, baking, tea carolinefernandez.ca
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Caroline Fernandez @parentclub.bsky.social · 1d
It's Banned Books Week in the US (Oct 5-11). Canada's equivalent is Freedom to Read week February 22-28, 2026.

#CanKidLit
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Caroline Fernandez @parentclub.bsky.social · 1d
Literacy activity

What's the S.C.O.O.P? Helps kids retell a story (promotes comprehension, vocabulary development, memory and attention skills).

Ice cream scoops are the perfect visual to "layer" the retelling of a story.

PDFs available

#kidlit #activitysheetsforkids #literacyactivitiesforkids
Literacy activity What's the S.C.O.O.P? Helps kids retell a story (promotes comprehension, vocabulary development, memory and attention skills). Ice cream scoops are the perfect visual to "layer" the retelling of a story. PDFs available #kidlit #activitysheetsforkids #literacyactivitiesforkids Literacy activity What's the S.C.O.O.P? Helps kids retell a story (promotes comprehension, vocabulary development, memory and attention skills). Ice cream scoops are the perfect visual to "layer" the retelling of a story. PDFs available #kidlit #activitysheetsforkids #literacyactivitiesforkids Literacy activity What's the S.C.O.O.P? Helps kids retell a story (promotes comprehension, vocabulary development, memory and attention skills). Ice cream scoops are the perfect visual to "layer" the retelling of a story. PDFs available #kidlit #activitysheetsforkids #literacyactivitiesforkids
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Caroline Fernandez @parentclub.bsky.social · 4d
Did you know @forestofreading.bsky.social is on bluesky now? For those who read, follow, vote in the #ForestofReading in Canada - now you know!

#kidlit #CanKidLit
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Caroline Fernandez @parentclub.bsky.social · 4d
Teachers and librarians! Did you know there are activity pages for my #MGbook Plague Thieves?

Read the book and then enjoy the word search for added discussion (and I'm open to author Q & As too!).

Plague Thieves is published by @cormorantbooks.bsky.social

#kidlit #PlagueThieves
Teachers and librarians! Did you know there are activity pages for my #MGbook Plague Thieves? Read the book and then enjoy the word search for added discussion (and I'm open to author Q & As too!). Plague Thieves is published by @cormorantbooks.bsky.social #kidlit #PlagueThieves
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Caroline Fernandez @parentclub.bsky.social · 8d
What a great title!
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Caroline Fernandez @parentclub.bsky.social · 9d
Sharing an activity sheet I created for kids to Build A Story.

*Brainstorm the ideas
*Write a working title
*Invent character names, the setting, and the problem
*Then, invent "but then this happened..." (a roadblock), "so..." (the solution the characters create), "then..."

#kidlit #amwriting
Sharing an activity sheet I created for kids to Build A Story. *Brainstorm the ideas *Write a working title *Invent character names, the setting, and the problem *Then, invent "but then this happened..." (a roadblock), "so..." (the solution the characters create), "then..." (for the happily ever after). #kidlit #amwriting
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Caroline Fernandez @parentclub.bsky.social · 14d
📚👍Recommended reading: MY STREET REMEMBERS by @karenkrossing.com @groundwoodbooks.bsky.social Cathie Jamieson

It's about how land has memory and is inspired by Danforth Ave.

#picturebooks #kidlit
Recommended reading: MY STREET REMEMBERS by @karenkrossing @jamiesoncathie @groundwoodbooks It's about how land has memory and is inspired by Danforth Ave. Available for borrow at @torontolibrary (or any school or public librbary) or buy the book wherever you buy books. #picturebooks #kidlit
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Caroline Fernandez @parentclub.bsky.social · 15d
Wasn't even looking for @lorettagarbutt.bsky.social @carmenmok.bsky.social @kidscanpress.bsky.social but they found me!
Wasn't even looking for @lorettagarbutt.bsky.social @carmenmok.bsky.social @kidscanpress.bsky.social but they found me!
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Caroline Fernandez @parentclub.bsky.social · 17d
If you attend WOTS on Sunday -- I'm signing copies of PLAGUE THIEVES at the @cormorantbooks.bsky.social booth (B11) at 11am.

However, I understand if you all go to see @davidarobertson.bsky.social (who has a panel at the exact same time/same day).🙂

#MeetMeAtWOTS #WOTS2025
If you happen to attend @torontowots on Sunday -- I'm signing copies of PLAGUE THIEVES at the @cormorantbooks booth (B11) at 11am -- for those of you who enjoy #mgbooks. However, I understand if you all go to see @davidrobertsonwriter (who has a panel at the exact same time/same day). If only we could all be in two places at once because I'd love to see/meet Mr. Robertson myself.🙂 #MeetMeAtWOTS #WOTS2025
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Caroline Fernandez @parentclub.bsky.social · 21d
It'll change tomorrow but today (Fri Sept 19) - lifting a cup to the orange banner ☕

PLAGUE THIEVES is published by @cormorantbooks.bsky.social

#CanKidLit #KidLit #mgbooks
It'll change tomorrow but today (Fri Sept 19) - lifting a cup to the orange banner ☕
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Caroline Fernandez @parentclub.bsky.social · 21d
🧙‍♀️📚 The Little Gothic Bakeshop
Over 50 recipes with sweetness and shadows on every bite.

A ghoulish good cookbook to have on hand leading up to Halloween.

By @helenagarciafp

Trivia: Helena was one of the 2019 Great British Bake Off

Publisher @quartobooksus
🧙‍♀️📚 The Little Gothic Bakeshop Over 50 recipes with sweetness and shadows on every bite. A ghoulish good cookbook to have on hand leading up to Halloween. By @helenagarciafp Trivia: Helena was one of the 2019 Great British Bake Off Publisher @quartobooksus 🧙‍♀️📚 The Little Gothic Bakeshop Over 50 recipes with sweetness and shadows on every bite. A ghoulish good cookbook to have on hand leading up to Halloween. By @helenagarciafp Trivia: Helena was one of the 2019 Great British Bake Off Publisher @quartobooksus
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Caroline Fernandez @parentclub.bsky.social · 24d
Congrats @owlkids.bsky.social authors @lorettagarbutt.bsky.social @annahumphrey.bsky.social (and someone tag the 3rd author!) On your launch at Mables Fables!

#kidlit #CanKidLit
Mables fables book launch Mables fables book launch
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Caroline Fernandez @parentclub.bsky.social · 24d
Check out these new books!
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Authors' Booking Service @authorsbooking.bsky.social · 24d
🍂 Discover these fresh fall #kidlit books—perfect reads to spark imagination and cozy up with this season! 📚✨

@parentclub.bsky.social
@suecurrie24.bsky.social
@reganmacaulay.bsky.social
@carolmatas.bsky.social
@jtorrescomics.bsky.social
@heathermoconnor.bsky.social
@openmike.bsky.social
🍂 Discover these fresh fall #kidlit books—perfect reads to spark imagination and cozy up with this season! 📚✨ @parentclub.bsky.social‬, @suecurrie24.bsky.social, @reganmacaulay.bsky.social, @carolmatas.bsky.social, @jtorrescomics.bsky.social, @heathermoconnor.bsky.social, @mfstewart.bsky.social
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Caroline Fernandez @parentclub.bsky.social · 25d
Three cheers to @karenkrossing.com and @groundwoodbooks.bsky.social for My Street Remembers

#picturebooks #kidlit
Three cheers to @karenkrossing.com and @groundwoodbooks.bsky.social for My Street Remembers
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Caroline Fernandez @parentclub.bsky.social · 25d
The Writer's Union Microgrants submissions are open: writersunion.ca

#CanKidLit
Home page | The Writers' Union of Canada
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Common Deer Press @commondeerpress.bsky.social · 28d
Inside the pages of ASHA AND BAZ MEET MARY ANNING

Young readers can learn along with Asha and Baz as they travel back in time and meet Mary Anning - fossil finder!

Created by @parentclub.bsky.social and Dharmali Patel

www.commondeerpress.com/books-1/asha...

#kidlit #CanKidLit
Inside the pages of ASHA AND BAZ MEET MARY ANNING Young readers can learn along with Asha and Baz as they travel back in time and meet Mary Anning - fossil finder! The STEM activity - that Asha and Baz have to complete - can be done at home or in the classroom using simple materials. An action-packed chapter books! https://www.commondeerpress.com/books-1/asha-and-baz-meet-mary-anning Inside the pages of ASHA AND BAZ MEET MARY ANNING Young readers can learn along with Asha and Baz as they travel back in time and meet Mary Anning - fossil finder! The STEM activity - that Asha and Baz have to complete - can be done at home or in the classroom using simple materials. An action-packed chapter books! https://www.commondeerpress.com/books-1/asha-and-baz-meet-mary-anning Inside the pages of ASHA AND BAZ MEET MARY ANNING Young readers can learn along with Asha and Baz as they travel back in time and meet Mary Anning - fossil finder! The STEM activity - that Asha and Baz have to complete - can be done at home or in the classroom using simple materials. An action-packed chapter books! https://www.commondeerpress.com/books-1/asha-and-baz-meet-mary-anning Inside the pages of ASHA AND BAZ MEET MARY ANNING Young readers can learn along with Asha and Baz as they travel back in time and meet Mary Anning - fossil finder! The STEM activity - that Asha and Baz have to complete - can be done at home or in the classroom using simple materials. An action-packed chapter books! https://www.commondeerpress.com/books-1/asha-and-baz-meet-mary-anning
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Caroline Fernandez @parentclub.bsky.social · Sep 4
I'll be volunteering again at #PYI2025 - here are my tips for the conference:
* wear comfy shoes
* bring a refillable bottle
* BYOL Bring Your Own Lunch
* Don't be afraid to ask questions because it shows the session presenters that you are paying attention

#kidlit #CanKidLit
I'll be volunteering again at #PYI2025 - here are my tips for the conference: * wear comfy shoes * bring a refillable bottle * BYOL Bring Your Own Lunch * Don't be afraid to ask questions because it shows the session presenters that you are paying attention #kidlit #CanKidLit
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Common Deer Press @commondeerpress.bsky.social · Sep 2
PUBLICATION DAY!

We are thrilled to share ASHA AND BAZ MEET MARY ANNING by Caroline Fernandez and Dharmali Patel with chapter book readers. This is book 6 in this women in history and women in STEM series.

www.commondeerpress.com/books-1/asha...

#chapterbooks @parentclub.bsky.social #AshaAndBaz
PUBLICATION DAY! We are thrilled to share ASHA AND BAZ MEET MARY ANNING by Caroline Fernandez and Dharmali Patel with chapter book readers. This is book 6 in this women in history and women in STEM series. When their teacher assigns The Great Fossil Challenge, best friends Asha and Baz wonder how they’ll convincingly re-create a prehistoric fossil. Luckily time is on their side! Together, they magically travel to 1823 to meet legendary fossil hunter Mary Anning, who shows them the marine fossil beds along the cliffs of the English Channel. Ammonites, evidence of marine reptiles, and more wait just beneath the earth’s surface, and with Mary’s instructions, the kids might uncover the exact inspiration they need to succeed back at home! https://www.commondeerpress.com/books-1/asha-and-baz-meet-mary-anning #chapterbooks
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Caroline Fernandez @parentclub.bsky.social · Aug 27
I spy @lanabutton.bsky.social and @karenkrossing.com
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Caroline Fernandez @parentclub.bsky.social · Aug 26
In case you need a homemade ice cream recipe this week to keep the kids busy:

parentclub.ca/2025/08/home...
Homemade Mason Jar Ice Cream in 3 Hours -
Homemade Mason Jar Ice Cream (3 Hours) Ingredients (Optional add-ins: chocolate chips, crushed cookies, fruit pieces, caramel, or sprinkles) Instructions Tip: For chocolate ice cream, add 2 tablespoon...
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Caroline Fernandez @parentclub.bsky.social · Aug 22
Do you think auhor visits are important to readers? Share your opinion in the comments...

#kidlit #CanKidLit
Do you think auhor visits are important to readers? Share your opinion in the comments... #kidlit #CanKidLit
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Caroline Fernandez @parentclub.bsky.social · Aug 22
Honoured that PLAGUE THIEVES (pub @cormorantbooks.bsky.social) is a finalist in the Diamond Willow @willowawards.bsky.social. They have a great finalist list for readers in grades 4-6 for this category. Best wishes to all the nominees!

#CanKidLit #KidLit
Honoured that PLAGUE THIEVES (pub @cormorantbooks.bsky.social) is a finalist in the Diamond Willow @willowawards.bsky.social. They have a great finalist list for readers in grades 4-6 for this category. Best wishes to all the nominees! #CanKidLit #KidLit
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Caroline Fernandez @parentclub.bsky.social · Aug 21
PSA for your author or illustrator website/blog (not sponsored I use this and recommend)...Nifty icons creates HTML for your social media icons (it's free and easy to use).

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#kidlit
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Caroline Fernandez @parentclub.bsky.social · Aug 21
Yay Andrea!
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Andrea Torrey Balsara @torreybalsara.bsky.social · Aug 7
Finally, my book has a #Kirkus review. 😍 I'm happy with it. #WritersofBluesky #YALit #YA #CanKidLit #Indie #IndieAuthor
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Caroline Fernandez @parentclub.bsky.social · Aug 21
Thanks Helen for always sharing great Cdn info!

#CanKidLit #KidLit
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Helen Kubiw ❤️ 🇨🇦 📚 @hkubiw.bsky.social · Aug 20
#CDN authors & illustrators of books for young people: time to start following the Ontario Library Association’s @forestofreading.bsky.social so you’ll be ready when the nominated lists come out Oct 15. ❤️🇨🇦📚 Always a treat to get news re the Forest of Reading. 👍🏻📚
Banner of the Forest of Reading or Forêt de la lecture
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