Stephanie Gibeault
@stephaniegibeault.bsky.social
Children's Author & Freelance Writer | nonfiction and fiction, picture books and middle grade | rep'd by Jacqui Lipton | #SCBWI, #12x12PB | She/Her | https://linktr.ee/stephaniegibeault
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Woohoo! Thank you to @forestofreading.bsky.social for nominating my book with @bambiedlund.bsky.social DOGS VS. HUMANS (published by @owlkids.bsky.social) for a Silver Birch Express award in this year's #ForestofReading. I can't wait for kids to read our book! #kidlit #cankidlit
Happening tomorrow!
Brilliant Sourcebooks editor Anna Luketic and I will be teaching a webinar with @thewritingbarn.bsky.social on nonfiction hooks. Using mentor texts, we'll cover what makes a strong hook and how to find the hook in your own project.
#kidlit
thewritingbarn.com/class/webina...
Brilliant Sourcebooks editor Anna Luketic and I will be teaching a webinar with @thewritingbarn.bsky.social on nonfiction hooks. Using mentor texts, we'll cover what makes a strong hook and how to find the hook in your own project.
#kidlit
thewritingbarn.com/class/webina...
February 11, 2026 at 3:27 PM
Happening tomorrow!
Brilliant Sourcebooks editor Anna Luketic and I will be teaching a webinar with @thewritingbarn.bsky.social on nonfiction hooks. Using mentor texts, we'll cover what makes a strong hook and how to find the hook in your own project.
#kidlit
thewritingbarn.com/class/webina...
Brilliant Sourcebooks editor Anna Luketic and I will be teaching a webinar with @thewritingbarn.bsky.social on nonfiction hooks. Using mentor texts, we'll cover what makes a strong hook and how to find the hook in your own project.
#kidlit
thewritingbarn.com/class/webina...
Such a well deserved star for JUST IN CASE by @meganclendenan.bsky.social and @cicchese-art.bsky.social. I love this picture book!
#kidlit #cankidlit
#kidlit #cankidlit
⭐ #Nonfiction #HBReviewoftheWeek JUST IN CASE by @meganclendenan.bsky.social ; illus. by @cicchese-art.bsky.social ( @charlesbridge.bsky.social ) "The book doesn’t shy away from why we need to...protect the seeds...but the tone in words + pics remains calm + reassuring" www.hbook.com/story/review...
February 11, 2026 at 3:21 PM
Such a well deserved star for JUST IN CASE by @meganclendenan.bsky.social and @cicchese-art.bsky.social. I love this picture book!
#kidlit #cankidlit
#kidlit #cankidlit
Kidlit writers, check out @louisemaamodt.bsky.social's fabulous NF Fest post on supplemental material for picture books. There are links to so many stellar examples. And thank you, Lou, for including the board game for THE DOG WHO SAVED THE BEES! #kidlit #CanKidLit
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www.nffest.com/2026/02/teac...
Teacher's Pet: Supplemental Guides Get Your Book Chosen
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February 10, 2026 at 6:21 PM
Kidlit writers, check out @louisemaamodt.bsky.social's fabulous NF Fest post on supplemental material for picture books. There are links to so many stellar examples. And thank you, Lou, for including the board game for THE DOG WHO SAVED THE BEES! #kidlit #CanKidLit
www.nffest.com/2026/02/teac...
www.nffest.com/2026/02/teac...
Reposted by Stephanie Gibeault
If you write nonfiction for kids, join me and Sourcebooks editor Anna Luketic for an online webinar with @thewritingbarn.bsky.social on Thursday, Feb. 12 at noon CT. We'll discuss the power of hooks to grab readers and editors.🪝
#kidlit #cankidlit
More info here:
thewritingbarn.com/class/webina...
#kidlit #cankidlit
More info here:
thewritingbarn.com/class/webina...
January 27, 2026 at 8:03 PM
If you write nonfiction for kids, join me and Sourcebooks editor Anna Luketic for an online webinar with @thewritingbarn.bsky.social on Thursday, Feb. 12 at noon CT. We'll discuss the power of hooks to grab readers and editors.🪝
#kidlit #cankidlit
More info here:
thewritingbarn.com/class/webina...
#kidlit #cankidlit
More info here:
thewritingbarn.com/class/webina...
Reposted by Stephanie Gibeault
This month’s featured author, @stephaniegibeault.bsky.social, reminds us:
✍️ “Heart stories can provide a pick-me-up, inspiration, and a reminder of what you love about writing in the first place.”
Read more on the blog: buff.ly/nVfTEV7
#kidlit #12x12PB
✍️ “Heart stories can provide a pick-me-up, inspiration, and a reminder of what you love about writing in the first place.”
Read more on the blog: buff.ly/nVfTEV7
#kidlit #12x12PB
February 2, 2026 at 6:31 PM
This month’s featured author, @stephaniegibeault.bsky.social, reminds us:
✍️ “Heart stories can provide a pick-me-up, inspiration, and a reminder of what you love about writing in the first place.”
Read more on the blog: buff.ly/nVfTEV7
#kidlit #12x12PB
✍️ “Heart stories can provide a pick-me-up, inspiration, and a reminder of what you love about writing in the first place.”
Read more on the blog: buff.ly/nVfTEV7
#kidlit #12x12PB
I'm thrilled to be the Featured Author on the @12x12challenge.bsky.social blog this month! Check out my post about not giving up on heart stories.❤️📑
Plus there's a #giveaway (for members) of a copy of THE DOG WHO SAVED THE BEES or a picture book critique. #kidlit
12x12challenge.com/stephanie-gi...
Plus there's a #giveaway (for members) of a copy of THE DOG WHO SAVED THE BEES or a picture book critique. #kidlit
12x12challenge.com/stephanie-gi...
February 2, 2026 at 2:32 PM
I'm thrilled to be the Featured Author on the @12x12challenge.bsky.social blog this month! Check out my post about not giving up on heart stories.❤️📑
Plus there's a #giveaway (for members) of a copy of THE DOG WHO SAVED THE BEES or a picture book critique. #kidlit
12x12challenge.com/stephanie-gi...
Plus there's a #giveaway (for members) of a copy of THE DOG WHO SAVED THE BEES or a picture book critique. #kidlit
12x12challenge.com/stephanie-gi...
If you write nonfiction for kids, join me and Sourcebooks editor Anna Luketic for an online webinar with @thewritingbarn.bsky.social on Thursday, Feb. 12 at noon CT. We'll discuss the power of hooks to grab readers and editors.🪝
#kidlit #cankidlit
More info here:
thewritingbarn.com/class/webina...
#kidlit #cankidlit
More info here:
thewritingbarn.com/class/webina...
January 27, 2026 at 8:03 PM
If you write nonfiction for kids, join me and Sourcebooks editor Anna Luketic for an online webinar with @thewritingbarn.bsky.social on Thursday, Feb. 12 at noon CT. We'll discuss the power of hooks to grab readers and editors.🪝
#kidlit #cankidlit
More info here:
thewritingbarn.com/class/webina...
#kidlit #cankidlit
More info here:
thewritingbarn.com/class/webina...
Reposted by Stephanie Gibeault
Join us in March for a SCBWI Canada East Digging Deeper workshop, with guest speaker Stephanie Gibeault as she digs deeper into nonfiction book proposals. Visit www.scbwi.org/events/craft... for more information. #SCBWICanadaEast #CanKidLit #kidlit @stephaniegibeault.bsky.social
January 26, 2026 at 2:52 PM
Join us in March for a SCBWI Canada East Digging Deeper workshop, with guest speaker Stephanie Gibeault as she digs deeper into nonfiction book proposals. Visit www.scbwi.org/events/craft... for more information. #SCBWICanadaEast #CanKidLit #kidlit @stephaniegibeault.bsky.social
Join me for a virtual course with @writersloftma.bsky.social to master your research skills. I'll cover where to find facts, how to assess your sources, and tips for organizing your information.
Tonight Tues. Nov. 25 at 7 pm ET with a 2-week replay. www.thewritersloft.org/loft-workshops
#kidlit
Tonight Tues. Nov. 25 at 7 pm ET with a 2-week replay. www.thewritersloft.org/loft-workshops
#kidlit
November 25, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Join me for a virtual course with @writersloftma.bsky.social to master your research skills. I'll cover where to find facts, how to assess your sources, and tips for organizing your information.
Tonight Tues. Nov. 25 at 7 pm ET with a 2-week replay. www.thewritersloft.org/loft-workshops
#kidlit
Tonight Tues. Nov. 25 at 7 pm ET with a 2-week replay. www.thewritersloft.org/loft-workshops
#kidlit
Reposted by Stephanie Gibeault
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
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
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
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
Do you find research intimidating? Then join me for a virtual course with @writersloftma.bsky.social on Nov. 25 at 7 p.m. ET. I'll cover finding facts, assessing sources, and organizing information. Two-week replay included. Learn more and register at www.thewritersloft.org/loft-workshops
#kidlit
#kidlit
November 7, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Do you find research intimidating? Then join me for a virtual course with @writersloftma.bsky.social on Nov. 25 at 7 p.m. ET. I'll cover finding facts, assessing sources, and organizing information. Two-week replay included. Learn more and register at www.thewritersloft.org/loft-workshops
#kidlit
#kidlit
I was thrilled to be featured on @saralkruger.bsky.social's excellent PB First Lines blog with the journey of THE DOG WHO SAVED THE BEES (words by me, art by @davidhohn.bsky.social, published by Sleeping Bear Press). My first line changed drastically!
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#kidlit
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#kidlit
November 4, 2025 at 2:39 PM
I was thrilled to be featured on @saralkruger.bsky.social's excellent PB First Lines blog with the journey of THE DOG WHO SAVED THE BEES (words by me, art by @davidhohn.bsky.social, published by Sleeping Bear Press). My first line changed drastically!
skruger.substack.com/p/pb-first-l...
#kidlit
skruger.substack.com/p/pb-first-l...
#kidlit
Woohoo! Thank you to @forestofreading.bsky.social for nominating my book with @bambiedlund.bsky.social DOGS VS. HUMANS (published by @owlkids.bsky.social) for a Silver Birch Express award in this year's #ForestofReading. I can't wait for kids to read our book! #kidlit #cankidlit
October 16, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Woohoo! Thank you to @forestofreading.bsky.social for nominating my book with @bambiedlund.bsky.social DOGS VS. HUMANS (published by @owlkids.bsky.social) for a Silver Birch Express award in this year's #ForestofReading. I can't wait for kids to read our book! #kidlit #cankidlit
Reposted by Stephanie Gibeault
Without further ado, we are pleased to announce the Canadian books chosen for the 2026 #ForestofReading program. 🎉 There are so many incredible stories to dive into and we can’t wait for you to discover them all! Visit bit.ly/ForestNomine...
October 15, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Without further ado, we are pleased to announce the Canadian books chosen for the 2026 #ForestofReading program. 🎉 There are so many incredible stories to dive into and we can’t wait for you to discover them all! Visit bit.ly/ForestNomine...
Reposted by Stephanie Gibeault
50/50 Raffle Alert!
OLA is kicking off our first ever 50/50 raffle in support of the Forest. Buy your tickets before Oct 16th to qualify for our Early Bird Prize, or by the end of October to be entered into our Grand Prize draw on Halloween!
www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/fores...
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OLA is kicking off our first ever 50/50 raffle in support of the Forest. Buy your tickets before Oct 16th to qualify for our Early Bird Prize, or by the end of October to be entered into our Grand Prize draw on Halloween!
www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/fores...
Licence # RAF1467210
October 1, 2025 at 2:35 PM
50/50 Raffle Alert!
OLA is kicking off our first ever 50/50 raffle in support of the Forest. Buy your tickets before Oct 16th to qualify for our Early Bird Prize, or by the end of October to be entered into our Grand Prize draw on Halloween!
www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/fores...
Licence # RAF1467210
OLA is kicking off our first ever 50/50 raffle in support of the Forest. Buy your tickets before Oct 16th to qualify for our Early Bird Prize, or by the end of October to be entered into our Grand Prize draw on Halloween!
www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/fores...
Licence # RAF1467210
Today is the day! Join me and Sourcebooks editor Anna Luketic for a virtual @writersloftma.bsky.social workshop on The Importance of Hooks in Nonfiction from 7-8:30 p.m. eastern. PLUS, Anna is taking submissions from attendees!
Register here: www.thewritersloft.org/loft-workshops
#kidlit
Register here: www.thewritersloft.org/loft-workshops
#kidlit
October 14, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Today is the day! Join me and Sourcebooks editor Anna Luketic for a virtual @writersloftma.bsky.social workshop on The Importance of Hooks in Nonfiction from 7-8:30 p.m. eastern. PLUS, Anna is taking submissions from attendees!
Register here: www.thewritersloft.org/loft-workshops
#kidlit
Register here: www.thewritersloft.org/loft-workshops
#kidlit
If you write for children, don't miss @carolynbfraiser.bsky.social's awesome list of upcoming #kidlit events. I check it every month to make sure I don't miss anything. Thanks, Carolyn!
carolynbfraiser.com/kidlit/
carolynbfraiser.com/kidlit/
Events for KidLit Writers
KidLit Writers! Check out all the different workshops, webinars, classes, contests, and awards that are coming up near you.
carolynbfraiser.com
October 11, 2025 at 3:31 PM
If you write for children, don't miss @carolynbfraiser.bsky.social's awesome list of upcoming #kidlit events. I check it every month to make sure I don't miss anything. Thanks, Carolyn!
carolynbfraiser.com/kidlit/
carolynbfraiser.com/kidlit/
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
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
October 6, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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
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
Do you write nonfiction for kids? Then you need a hook!🪝Join me and Sourcebooks editor Anna Luketic for a virtual workshop with @writersloftma.bsky.social on Oct. 14 at 7 pm ET. We'll discuss types of hooks & provide tips for finding your own. Register: www.thewritersloft.org/loft-workshops
#kidlit
#kidlit
September 30, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Do you write nonfiction for kids? Then you need a hook!🪝Join me and Sourcebooks editor Anna Luketic for a virtual workshop with @writersloftma.bsky.social on Oct. 14 at 7 pm ET. We'll discuss types of hooks & provide tips for finding your own. Register: www.thewritersloft.org/loft-workshops
#kidlit
#kidlit
Thank you so much, @loritecler.bsky.social, for the kind review of THE DOG WHO SAVED THE BEES (written by me, illustrated by @davidhohn.bsky.social, and published by Sleeping Bear Press)!
THE DOG WHO SAVED THE BEES by @stephaniegibeault.bsky.social w/art by @davidhohn.bsky.social tells the story of a unique & heartwarming partnership btwn Cybil & pup Mack, who worked together to sniff out diseased beehives. This nonfiction book will engage animal lovers & science fans alike. #kidlit
September 28, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Thank you so much, @loritecler.bsky.social, for the kind review of THE DOG WHO SAVED THE BEES (written by me, illustrated by @davidhohn.bsky.social, and published by Sleeping Bear Press)!
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Congrats to our 2025 #CrystalKite honoree #12x12PB members! Way to go, @shannonstocker.bsky.social, @stephaniegibeault.bsky.social, @elisaboxer.bsky.social, @nadiasalomon.bsky.social, Srividhya Venkat, & Tonya Duncan Ellis!
#amwriting #picturebook #kidlit #amreading #booksky
#amwriting #picturebook #kidlit #amreading #booksky
September 17, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Congrats to our 2025 #CrystalKite honoree #12x12PB members! Way to go, @shannonstocker.bsky.social, @stephaniegibeault.bsky.social, @elisaboxer.bsky.social, @nadiasalomon.bsky.social, Srividhya Venkat, & Tonya Duncan Ellis!
#amwriting #picturebook #kidlit #amreading #booksky
#amwriting #picturebook #kidlit #amreading #booksky
Do you have a new puppy? There are some common puppy challenges and I have advice to help you cope in my latest article for @americankennelclub.bsky.social. #dogs #puppy
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How to Tackle Common Puppy Training Challenges
Raising a puppy can be overwhelming, but if you're struggling you're not alone. The following tips and advice will help you tackle common puppy challenges.
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September 12, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Do you have a new puppy? There are some common puppy challenges and I have advice to help you cope in my latest article for @americankennelclub.bsky.social. #dogs #puppy
www.akc.org/expert-advic...
www.akc.org/expert-advic...
If you're in Maryland, come celebrate the #picturebook THE DOG WHO SAVED THE BEES (ill. by @davidhohn.bsky.social , published by Sleeping Bear Press) with me and the stars of the book. From Sept. 18 to the 24, we'll be signing books and chatting with readers. Hope to see you there!
#kidlit #edusky
#kidlit #edusky
September 12, 2025 at 3:12 PM
If you're in Maryland, come celebrate the #picturebook THE DOG WHO SAVED THE BEES (ill. by @davidhohn.bsky.social , published by Sleeping Bear Press) with me and the stars of the book. From Sept. 18 to the 24, we'll be signing books and chatting with readers. Hope to see you there!
#kidlit #edusky
#kidlit #edusky
I'm incredibly honoured that THE DOG WHO SAVED THE BEES, my picture book with @davidhohn.bsky.social from Sleeping Bear Press, has been listed on the CBC Books "30 Canadian books for younger kids that we are excited about this fall." #cankidlit #kidlit #edusky
www.cbc.ca/books/30-can...
www.cbc.ca/books/30-can...
30 Canadian books for younger kids that we are excited about this fall | CBC Books
Here are the new Canadian picture books and early chapter books that we can't wait to read this fall.
www.cbc.ca
September 9, 2025 at 3:59 PM
I'm incredibly honoured that THE DOG WHO SAVED THE BEES, my picture book with @davidhohn.bsky.social from Sleeping Bear Press, has been listed on the CBC Books "30 Canadian books for younger kids that we are excited about this fall." #cankidlit #kidlit #edusky
www.cbc.ca/books/30-can...
www.cbc.ca/books/30-can...
I'm super grateful for this amazing review from the Unpacking the POWER of Picture Books blog of DOGS VS. HUMANS, my book with @bambiedlund.bsky.social from @owlkids.bsky.social. #kidlit #CanKidLit #edusky
unpackingpicturebookpower.blogspot.com/2025/04/dogs...
unpackingpicturebookpower.blogspot.com/2025/04/dogs...
September 5, 2025 at 5:41 PM
I'm super grateful for this amazing review from the Unpacking the POWER of Picture Books blog of DOGS VS. HUMANS, my book with @bambiedlund.bsky.social from @owlkids.bsky.social. #kidlit #CanKidLit #edusky
unpackingpicturebookpower.blogspot.com/2025/04/dogs...
unpackingpicturebookpower.blogspot.com/2025/04/dogs...