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Picture books, eh!
@picturebookseh.bsky.social
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We write, illustrate and support Canadian, and we’re releasing our sixth year of picture books in 2025. Follow us for news about 🇨🇦 PBs, blogs by 🇨🇦 PB creators and more, eh!

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Picture books, eh! @picturebookseh.bsky.social · 19d
Picture Books, Eh’s FALL edition of The Great Canadian Picture Book Party is Dec 8 @ 7pm ET. Hear creators read their new books!
If you’re a CANSCAIP member, sign up through @canscaip.bsky.social. If not, message us at [email protected] for the link. See you, eh! #CANkidlit #kidlit #edusky
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Calling picture book writers!
karenkrossing.com Karen Krossing @karenkrossing.com · 3d
REVISE YOUR PICTURE BOOK MANUSCRIPTS
Do you have #picturebook manuscripts you’d like to revise with a committed group of writers?

BUILD-YOUR-OWN MENTORSHIP
Are you seeking a one-on-one mentorship with an MFA-level faculty member?

Visit www.whalerockworkshops.com or message me to chat. #kidlit
REVISE YOUR PICTURE BOOK MANUSCRIPTS: A FACULTY-LED, WRITER-CENTERED CRITIQUE GROUP Thursdays April 30 - June 25, 2026 7:30 - 9:10 PM EST | Online BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Do you have picture book manuscripts that you’d like to revise with a small, committed group of writers dedicated to helping you produce your best work? Join me for this in-depth, hands-on, nine-week workshop limited to eight participants. You’ll use your own manuscripts to explore picture-book craft/revision, you'll discuss craft elements you can apply to your own manuscripts, and you’ll participate in weekly online discussions that dive into picture book craft topics.
December 11, 2025 at 10:08 PM
picturebookseh.bsky.social
Thanks to all the readers and listeners!
alisonmcgauley.bsky.social Alison McGauley @alisonmcgauley.bsky.social · 5d
We had an incredible time at the Great Canadian Picture Book Party (fall edition)!

@picturebookseh.bsky.social #kidlit #CanKidLit
Great Canadian Picture Book Party shows the front covers of 10 Canadian picture books and a group photo of the presenters.
December 9, 2025 at 7:52 PM
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charlenedraws.bsky.social
Hello #kidlitartpostcard ! I am Charlene Chua & I illustrate books for kids.

🌟Interested in new book projects + other commercial, kids-related projects 🌟

Portfolio - charlenechua.com
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#kidlitart #kidlit #illustration
Art of two Asian children opening presents and looking off to the left. There are 5 kittens with them, as well as a giant size white cat behind them. Some Christmas trees and glowing lights in background. Postcard for Charlene Chua, children's illustrator.
December 4, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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booksbycindy.bsky.social
Book release update! Look for Butterfly Sea in stores January 30, 2026! Pre-order link in bio. #CanKidLit @marielaurecouet.bsky.social @tielmourpress.bsky.social @cwillbc.bsky.social @canscaip.bsky.social @picturebookseh.bsky.social
Butterfly Sea cover Book cover two girls by sea Butterfly Sea cover Butterfly Sea cover
December 5, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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laurabontje.bsky.social
Do you allow "laughed" as a dialogue tag? See my opinion, along with tips on how to format dialogue tags and action beats, in the latest post for my editing blog!

#WritingCommunity #WritingTips #AmEditing #KidLit
How to Use Dialogue Tags — Laura Bontje
Learn what goes in a dialogue tag (and what doesn't!), as well as how to format the dialogue tags and action beats in your text.
www.laurabontje.com
December 3, 2025 at 8:09 PM
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jandolby.bsky.social
Happy last #kidlitartpostcard day of 2025! I'm Jan and I illustrate for children ... picture books, board books, early readers and book covers.

⭐Portfolio www.jandolby.com
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Wishing you Happy Holidays! 🎄
an illustration of a blue peacock worried that the Christmas tree is about to fall on him
December 4, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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gingerngo.bsky.social
Time again for #kidlitartpostcard! I'm Ginger, an author-illustrator based in Vancouver, Canada.

I love funny stories and warm moments that make people remember what it was really like to be kids.

gingerngo.com

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at ACM Kids & Illustration
December 4, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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Thank you, @quillandquire.bsky.social, for including MY STREET REMEMBERS as a Notable Book of 2025!
Illustrated by Cathie Jamieson and written by me.
Check out all the great books here: quillandquire.com/omni/canadas....
@groundwoodbooks.bsky.social #CANkidlit #kidlit #EduSky
December 4, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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picturebookseh.bsky.social
Picture Books, Eh’s FALL edition of The Great Canadian Picture Book Party is Dec 8 @ 7pm ET. Hear creators read their new books!
If you’re a CANSCAIP member, sign up through @canscaip.bsky.social. If not, message us at [email protected] for the link. See you, eh! #CANkidlit #kidlit #edusky
November 25, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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jandolby.bsky.social
Always a great feeling to see this!
#illustration #nonfiction
December 3, 2025 at 12:20 AM
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nadialhohn.bsky.social
WHAT’S UP NEXT? DECEMBER 2025

Join me this month for events! For details, visit:

www.instagram.com/p/DRzM82PDiF...
December 3, 2025 at 12:13 PM
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booksbycindy.bsky.social
#ButterflySea is available for pre-order from anywhere books are sold. 🦋 #CanKidLit
patbrownbooks.bsky.social Patricia Brown @patbrownbooks.bsky.social · 12d
..if instead, you meet a mermaid asking for ice cream, give her some.❤️ 🧜‍♀️ 🍦

I can't wait until this beautiful book is out in the world! #ButterflySea @booksbycindy.bsky.social @marielaurecouet.bsky.social @tielmourpress.bsky.social
December 3, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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gingerngo.bsky.social
It is December! I hope you all are doing well. Here is a cheeky suggestion for a holiday gift for any kids in your life!

gingerngo.com/emerson-the-...

#kidlitart #kidlit
December 1, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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jgcanada.bsky.social
Thank you @quillandquire.bsky.social for this wonderful review of Burst Your Bubble! #medialiteracy #criticalthinking #kidlit
December 2, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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alisonmcgauley.bsky.social
🎁Shopping for gifts for teachers, kids & babies?

Pair KENZIE'S LITTLE TREE--a story of family, resilience & the natural world--with these items for great gifts!
#kidlit #CanKidLit #EduSky #disability #gifts #chronicillness @picturebookseh.bsky.social @pb25vibes.bsky.social @orcabook.bsky.social
The front cover of the picture book Kenzie’s little tree along with a yeti travel mug, and expo whiteboard markers. These are gift gifts for teachers. Gift ideas for babies. Pair with these for cosy reading time. We see the front cover of Kenzie‘s little tree along with a green blanket, a pink flower pillow and a onesie that says the littlest book club member. Gift ideas for kids. Pair with ease to foster empathy, communication and resilience. We see the front cover of the picture about Kenzie‘s little tree, the big life journal, a board game called Sunny and stormy day, an easel and a game called family table topics questions to start great conversations.
December 1, 2025 at 10:48 PM
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alisonmcgauley.bsky.social
📚🇨🇦Tune in to The Great Canadian Picture Book Party on Monday, Dec. 8th at 7pm to hear brand new picture books read by Canadian creators!

Register with CANSCAIP or message [email protected] for the link.

@picturebookseh.bsky.social #kidlit #CanKidLit
December 1, 2025 at 11:08 PM
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debbieohi.com
WKLY POLL: List something you enjoyed doing or learning recently that has NOTHING to do w/work events, politics, or self-promo. Hobbies? Food? etc. #CommunityPolls #Uplift

My answer: A friend of ours had her application for Canadian citizenship finally approved! We took her out to celebrate.
A broken red crayon is arranged so that the drawn image looks like it is blasting off from the break. The drawing shows a child flying forward with a cape resembling the Canadian flag and holding a book labeled “Read.”
November 28, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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lauraalary.bsky.social
The December issue of my newsletter Margin Notes just went out to subscribers. You can read it here: mailchi.mp/ebdd30bbab1b... #newsletter #picturebooks #kidlit
December 1, 2025 at 5:14 PM
picturebookseh.bsky.social
New blog! "Interview with @meganclendenan.bsky.social on Just In Case: Saving Seeds in the Svalbard Global Seed Vault"! With @jennmoudahi.bsky.social.

"Jenn: Your story is both captivating and very informative! What inspired you to write this book?"

Click below to read the post.
#CANkidlit #kidlit
Interview with Megan Clendenan on Just In Case: Saving Seeds in the Svalbard Global Seed Vault
Cover for Just in Case: Saving Seeds in the Svalbard Global Seed Vault by Megan Clendenan, illustrated by Brittany Cicchese
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November 30, 2025 at 5:18 PM
picturebookseh.bsky.social
New blog! "Interview of @jennmoudahi.bsky.social on Charlotte's New Moccasins"! With @jennmoudahi.bsky.social.

"Megan: Hi Jenn! I’m curious about the story behind the story. Did your grandma teach you how to make moccasins, like in the story?"

Click below to read the whole post.
#CANkidlit #kidlit
Interview with Jenn Moudahi on Charlotte’s New Moccasins
Cover for Charlotte's New Moccasins, by Jenn Moudahi, illustrated by Rhael McGregor. Published by  Charlesbridge
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November 30, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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lauraalary.bsky.social
Thank you to @picturebookseh.bsky.social for giving me the opportunity to tell a bit more of the story behind the story! @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social #picturebook #christmasbook #christmasbooksforkids
November 28, 2025 at 12:39 PM
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booksbycindy.bsky.social
I’m happy to say I will be reading Butterfly Sea 🦋 as part of the fall edition of the Great Canadian Picture Book Party! 🎈 Come join in the fun! #Libsky #librarians #teachers @tielmourpress.bsky.social @cwillbc.bsky.social
picturebookseh.bsky.social Picture books, eh! @picturebookseh.bsky.social · 19d
Picture Books, Eh’s FALL edition of The Great Canadian Picture Book Party is Dec 8 @ 7pm ET. Hear creators read their new books!
If you’re a CANSCAIP member, sign up through @canscaip.bsky.social. If not, message us at [email protected] for the link. See you, eh! #CANkidlit #kidlit #edusky
November 29, 2025 at 8:22 PM
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Book + Gift idea
Cindy Mackey (@cynthiamackey)
Book + Gift idea If a Bumblebee Lands on Your Toe by yours truly and Vikki Zhang + Beehives Orchard Collection, PLAN Toys.
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November 28, 2025 at 3:01 AM
picturebookseh.bsky.social
New blog post: Christmas in the Dark: The Ice Storm that Birthed a Story by @lauraalary.bsky.social!

“No one expected to spend Christmas 2013 in the dark…”

Read the whole post here:
picturebookseh.weebly.com/blog/christm...
#CANkidlit #kidlit
Christmas in the Dark: The Ice Storm that Birthed a Story , by Laura Alary
Cover for The Christmas That Almost Wasn't, by Laura Alary, illustrated by Ana Eguara. Published by Beaming Books
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November 27, 2025 at 10:30 PM
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karenkrossing.com
I'm honored by this review of ONE COSMIC ROCK, written by me & illustrated by @dreamist.bsky.social. Thanks to @profpaulbarrett.bsky.social of England's Natural History Museum. He's an expert in the evolutionary palaeobiology of dinosaurs & other critters.
☄Available for preorder!
#CANkidlit #kidlit
“This vibrant, engaging book provides the perfect introduction to the last day of the dinosaurs and the resilience of life on Earth.” Professor Paul M. Barrett of the Natural History Museum in London, England. ONE COSMIC ROCK arrives on Earth in February 2026.
November 26, 2025 at 6:21 PM