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Laura Alary @lauraalary.bsky.social · 1d

I thoroughly enjoyed having this long-distance conversation with Ana Eguaras, illustrator of The Christmas That Almost Wasn't.

You can read our chat here: lauraalary.ca/2025/10/08/a...

@beamingbooksmn.bsky.social #picturebooks #picturebook #christmasbook #kidlit #illustrator

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Picture books, eh! @picturebookseh.bsky.social · 1d

Cover reveal for THE CLOUD THAT STUCK! Oooo! 👀

Karen Krossing @karenkrossing.com · 3d

Cover reveal! Dorothy Leung and I are so excited for you to meet Tansy, whose life is disrupted one blustery day, by a pesty cloud that just won’t go away.

☁️ THE CLOUD THAT STUCK ☁️ officially comes out April 14, 2026, and is available for pre-order now.
@charlesbridge.bsky.social #kidlit #CANkidlit

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 2d

THE LIBRARIANS @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social is a *must-see.*

Thanks to @ifla.org Met Lib for the private screening at Toronto Reference Library.

Terrifying, deeply moving. I know several of the librarians & recognized books by many #KidLit #YALit friends. 😢

#BannedBooksWeek #LibrarySky

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Panel discussion taking place in a conference room with four speakers seated on stage in front of an audience. A large screen beside them displays a slide that reads, “America’s war on books is more than a war on words. THE LIBRARIANS. Directed by Kim A. Snyder.” The slide also shows several film festival logos.

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Picture books, eh! @picturebookseh.bsky.social · 1d

Want to win a signed copy of Vampire Jam Sandwich? 👀
#picturebook #CANkidlit #kidlit #giveaway

Casey Lyall @caseylyall.bsky.social · 1d

I had the pleasure of chatting with Seasons of Kidlit about how the story of Vampire Jam Sandwich came to be. Check it out and enter to win a signed copy! www.seasonsofkidlit.com/post/trick-o...

Trick or Treat with Casey Lyall!

Hi, readers, writers, and jam lovers, too! You’re in for a super exciting (and tasty) treat today -author Casey Lyall is here to share another book jam-packed with humor, fright, and fun!Vampire Jam S...

www.seasonsofkidlit.com

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Ellie Arscott @elliearscott.bsky.social · 2d

Look at this line-up! So happy to be celebrating my new release, Levi’s Gift, amongst this @picturebookseh.bsky.social crowd✨✨✨

#cankidlit #kidlit @nimbuspub.bsky.social

Alison McGauley @alisonmcgauley.bsky.social · 3d

Cozy up with a warm drink and enjoy this stack of new books by members of @picturebookseh.bsky.social!
#kidlit #EduSky #CanKidLit #picturebooks #librarians

The title reads Fall Releases. We see the covers of the new Canadian picture books along with the Picture Books, Eh! graphic and black and white graphics of corn, a pumpkin, leaves and a mug of tea.

Little Hearts in the Snow - Andrew Katz, Juliana Léveillé-Trudel and Joseph Sherman

I'm a Big Rig! - Nancy Cohen and Claire Manning

Butterfly Sea - Cynthia Mackey and Marie-Laure Couet

Charlotte's New Moccasins - Jenn Moudahi and Rhael McGregot

Burst Your Bubble! - Joyce Grant and Jan Dolby

Just in Case - Megan Clendenan and Brittany Cicchese

Levi's Gift - Kathy Stinson and Ellie Arscott

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Picture books, eh! @picturebookseh.bsky.social · 1d

Such a great line-up! 👏🏼

Picture books, eh! @picturebookseh.bsky.social · 1d

Happy to!

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Alison McGauley @alisonmcgauley.bsky.social · 3d

Cozy up with a warm drink and enjoy this stack of new books by members of @picturebookseh.bsky.social!
#kidlit #EduSky #CanKidLit #picturebooks #librarians

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Picture books, eh! @picturebookseh.bsky.social · 3d

Looking forward to these fall books!

#cankidlit #kidlit

Alison McGauley @alisonmcgauley.bsky.social · 3d

Cozy up with a warm drink and enjoy this stack of new books by members of @picturebookseh.bsky.social!
#kidlit #EduSky #CanKidLit #picturebooks #librarians

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Joyce Grant @jgcanada.bsky.social · 4d

Can I ask a favour? If your child used TKN and "taught" you something they learned from one of our news articles, could you please DM or email me? Thank you!

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Picture books, eh! @picturebookseh.bsky.social · 3d

Oooo, spook-tastic!

Casey Lyall @caseylyall.bsky.social · 3d

Very excited to see Vampire Jam Sandwich on this list of Sweetly Spooky Stories for Halloween from Kirkus Reviews! Check out the full list for some awesome recommendations: www.kirkusreviews.com/book-lists/s...

Sweetly Spooky Stories for Halloween | Kirkus Reviews

Weekly book lists of exciting new releases, bestsellers, classics, and more. The lists are curated by the editors of Kirkus Reviews.

www.kirkusreviews.com

Picture books, eh! @picturebookseh.bsky.social · 4d

Woohoo! It’s a fabulous book!

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Picture books, eh! @picturebookseh.bsky.social · 4d

Nonfiction workshop alert! Check it out!

Stephanie Gibeault @stephaniegibeault.bsky.social · 4d

Nonfiction needs a hook!🪝
Join me and Sourcebooks editor Anna Luketic on Oct. 14 from 7-8:30 pm for a virtual course with @writersloftma.bsky.social about the importance of hooks in nonfiction. Register here: www.thewritersloft.org/loft-workshops
#kidlit #cankidlit #writingcommunity

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Laura Alary @lauraalary.bsky.social · 5d

October 6-10 is #ScienceLiteracyWeek. As a writer of #Stem #PictureBooks, I am glad to contribute to a better understanding of science among children. #Teachers, here are a few book suggestions! @pajamapress.bsky.social @kidscanpress.bsky.social @ebyrbooks.bsky.social

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 11d

Fabulous Canadian picture books highlighted at tonight's Great Canadian Picture Book Party. Thanks @picturebookseh.bsky.social @canscaip.bsky.social for organizing/hosting! I've posted this video along with a list on my Bookstagram at www.instagram.com/p/DPNQ5T_ilsj/
#CanKidLit #KidLit #PictureBooks

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 11d

Thanks to Canadian songwriter Jadea Kelly for performing live at The Great Canadian Picture Book party tonight! *Loved* her voice, plus she told us she's a fan of #CanKidLit. 🩷 Thanks to @picturebookseh.bsky.social @canscaip.bsky.social for the event.

youtu.be/Nz7efyWmF78?...

‘Start With Sorry’ - Berlin Sessions (Acoustic)

YouTube video by Jadea Kelly

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Joyce Grant @jgcanada.bsky.social · 11d

Another fantastic evening from @picturebookseh.bsky.social -- hearing about a wonderful crop of gorgeous Canadian picture books that have recently hit bookshelves. And great Canadian music! Love, love, love this event

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Picture books, eh! @picturebookseh.bsky.social · 11d

Thanks for being there, Debbie, and for all your support of 🇨🇦 kid lit.

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 11d

Wow!!! Thanks to @picturebookseh.bsky.social & @canscaip.bsky.social for a fantastic event. Each creator read their book & between each book we all had 2 min to take notes or write/post reviews, text chat etc. Brilliant format. And thanks to Jadea Kelly for performing at the end! #KidLit #CanKidLit

Covers of picture books along with logos for Picture Books Eh and Canscaip. Titles include:

My Street Remembers by Karen Krossing and Cathie Jamieson

Vampire Jam Sandwich by Casey Lyall and Nici Gregory

Diaper Kid by Loretta Garbutt and Hayley Lowe

Emerson the Elephant Seal by Ginger Ngo

One Can by Lana Button, Eric Walters and Isabelle Malenfant

You Can’t Tame A Tiger by Stephanie Ellen Sy and Julien Chung

RJ and the Ticking Clock by Ian Duncan and Scot Ritchie

Who Needs the Dark? by Laura Alary and Risa Hugo

Lights at Night by Tasha Hilderman and Maggie Zeng

Yaya and the Dan-tats by Camellia Koo and Phoebe Xiao

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Faith Lapka Richardson @faithr.bsky.social · 11d

So many phenomenal picture books this evening at the CANSCAIP PB event! I got those beautiful story shivers with this one ... thank you for sharing tonight, Laura Alary 🔦 #kidlit #writingcommunity

Picture books, eh! @picturebookseh.bsky.social · 23d

New blog! "Who Needs the Dark?" by Laura Alary @lauraalary.bsky.social

"When I was little I was scared of the dark. Like many children, I imagined shapeless creatures lurking in my closet or under the bed..."

Link to full blog below!

#Cankidlit #kidlit

picturebookseh.weebly.com/blog/who-nee...

Who Needs the Dark? by Laura Alary

Cover of Who Needs the Dark? By Laura Alary. Illustrated by Risa Hugo. Published by Owlkids.

picturebookseh.weebly.com

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Ellie Arscott @elliearscott.bsky.social · 11d

Had a great time tonight listening to these great new #cankidlit books on
@picturebookseh.bsky.social Great Canadian Picture Book Party🇨🇦📚!
Check them out and share them widely⭐️⭐️⭐️
@canscaip.bsky.social

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Laura Alary @lauraalary.bsky.social · 15d

Thanks to @picturebookseh.bsky.social for the chance to share some of the story behind the story.

Picture books, eh! @picturebookseh.bsky.social · 23d

New blog! "Who Needs the Dark?" by Laura Alary @lauraalary.bsky.social

"When I was little I was scared of the dark. Like many children, I imagined shapeless creatures lurking in my closet or under the bed..."

Link to full blog below!

#Cankidlit #kidlit

picturebookseh.weebly.com/blog/who-nee...

Who Needs the Dark? by Laura Alary

Cover of Who Needs the Dark? By Laura Alary. Illustrated by Risa Hugo. Published by Owlkids.

picturebookseh.weebly.com

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Picture books, eh! @picturebookseh.bsky.social · 14d

So looking forward to hearing My Street Remembers!

Karen Krossing @karenkrossing.com · 15d

Please join me & 9 creators at the Summer Edition of the Great Canadian Picture Book Party on Sept 29 @ 7pm ET. Hosted by @picturebookseh.bsky.social & @canscaip.bsky.social. Zoom sign up: www.canscaip.org/event-6332525. Hear new picture books presented by their creators! See you there, eh!

Picture books, eh! @picturebookseh.bsky.social · 29d

Next Great Canadian Picture Book Party happening Monday Sept 29 at 7 pm on Zoom! Hear new #cankidlit read by the creators, with surprise 🇨🇦 musical guest! Look for the @canscaip.bsky.social invite or write to [email protected] for the link.

#canlit @debbieohi.com @kidsbookcentre.bsky.social

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Alison McGauley @alisonmcgauley.bsky.social · 16d

Kenzie and her family love adventuring in the fall & through all the seasons of the year!

Come get your signed copy of Kenzie's Little Tree & enjoy the seasonal adventures with your family or students!
#kidlit #EduSky @picturebookseh.bsky.social @pb25vibes.bsky.social @westwoodcreative.bsky.social

I’m looking forward to chatting with folks at Indigo Milton, Saturday, October 4th from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

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Cynthia Mackey, If a 🐝 Lands On Your Toe Now Available @booksbycindy.bsky.social · 16d

I’ve seen the cover art and it’s GORGEOUS! I’m so excited to share the cover reveal with you all. 🎉 🦋 🌊 🐚 🌼 🏴‍☠️ 🧜‍♀️ #libsky #edusky #cankidlit #kidlitmegafeed Thank you, @marielaurecouet.bsky.social 🙏🏼

@tielmourpress.bsky.social @picturebookseh.bsky.social @cwillbc.bsky.social

Poster with blue butterfly on pink background with publishers marketplace announcement for Butterfly Sea, a picture book by Cynthia Mackey and Marie-Laure Couët

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