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The Canadian Society of Children’s Authors, Illustrators and Performers (CANSCAIP), founded in 1977, is a national membership organization, a not-for-profit national arts service organization, and a registered charitable organization.
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The Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illust & Performers. @canscaip.bsky.social · Jul 16
REGISTRATION IS OPEN for CANSCAIP Packaging Your Imagination Conference!

PYI In Person - Saturday October 25 - $225 CANSCAIP Members & Friends | $250 non-members

PYI Recorded - Watch on your own schedule - $150 CANSCAIP Members & Friends | $175 non-members

canscaip.org/PYI-Conference

#CanKidLit
REGISTRATION IS OPEN for CANSCAIP Packaging Your Imagination Conference! PYI In Person - Saturday October 25 - $225 CANSCAIP Members & Friends | $250 non-members PYI Recorded - Watch on your own schedule - $150 CANSCAIP Members & Friends | $175 non-members https://canscaip.org/PYI-Conference
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The Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illust & Performers. @canscaip.bsky.social · 1d
Monthly Membership Meeting REMINDER

WED OCT 8
MEETING TIME ZONES

PT 4pm | MT 5pm | CT 6pm | ET 7pm | AT 8pm | NL 8:30pm

Doug Savage
Three Times that Comics Changed My Life

#CANSCAIP
Monthly Membership Meeting REMINDER WED OCT 8 MEETING TIME ZONES PT 4pm | MT 5pm | CT 6pm | ET 7pm | AT 8pm | NL 8:30pm Doug Savage Three Times that Comics Changed My Life Doug Savage talks about how he became a cartoonist, how he became a published author of graphic novels for kids, and how he continues to push himself in new artistic directions. Along the way, he’ll talk about his process, what inspires him, and the six secrets to success in creativity. #CANSCAIP
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The Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illust & Performers. @canscaip.bsky.social · 2d
Don't Miss Kelly Collier and Naseem Hrab present "Working apart, creating together: How authors and illustrators can collaborate effectively."

Attend #PYI in person or sign up for the recordings: canscaip.org/PYI-Conference

In person: Saturday, October 25, 2025 in Toronto

#CANSCAIP
Don't Miss Kelly Collier and Naseem Hrab present "Working apart, creating together: How authors and illustrators can collaborate effectively." Attend #PYI in person or sign up for the recordings: https://canscaip.org/PYI-Conference In person: Saturday, October 25, 2025 9:00 am to 5:00 pm 209 Victoria Street, Toronto #CANSCAIP
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The Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illust & Performers. @canscaip.bsky.social · 7d
NEXT CANSCAIP MEETING
Wed Oct 8th
MEETING TIME ZONES
PT 4pm | MT 5pm | CT 6pm | ET 7pm | AT 8pm | NL 8:30pm
Guest speaker: Doug Savage, Illustrator
TOPIC: Three Times that Comics Changed My Life
DOUG SAVAGE
NEXT CANSCAIP MEETING Wed Oct 8th MEETING TIME ZONES PT 4pm | MT 5pm | CT 6pm | ET 7pm | AT 8pm | NL 8:30pm Guest speaker: Doug Savage, Illustrator TOPIC: Three Times that Comics Changed My Life DOUG SAVAGE
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The Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illust & Performers. @canscaip.bsky.social · 8d
Shortlist for 2025 Writing for Children Competition announced via email to members and friends today.

Finalists and winners announced in October.

Written evaluations of entries sent in November.

#CANSCAIP
Shortlist for 2025 Writing for Children Competition announced via email to members and friends today. Finalists and winners announced in October. Written evaluations of entries sent in November. #CANSCAIP
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The Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illust & Performers. @canscaip.bsky.social · 9d
Please share:

The last day to book One-to-Ones or hotel rooms is Friday October 3!

Register today: www.canscaip.org/event-6247741

#PYI2025 #CANSCAIP
Please share: The last day to book One-to-Ones or hotel rooms is Friday October 3! Register today: https://www.canscaip.org/event-6247741 #PYI2025 #CANSCAIP
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The Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illust & Performers. @canscaip.bsky.social · 10d
Have you registered for #PYI2025 yet?

You are welcome to join us for this inspiring day of craft, business, and networking.

Register today: www.canscaip.org/PYI-Conference

#CANSCAIP
Have you registered for #PYI2025 yet? You are welcome to join us for this inspiring day of craft, business, and networking. Register today: https://www.canscaip.org/PYI-Conference #CANSCAIP
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The Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illust & Performers. @canscaip.bsky.social · 10d
Did you know? CANSCAIP has 2 membership levels!

Members: traditionally published authors/illustrators & professional performers for kids/teens
Friends: unpublished, self-published & aspiring creators

Join here 👉 canscaip.org/MemberApplic... #CANSCAIP
CANSCAIP - Join as a Member (Traditionally Published)
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The Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illust & Performers. @canscaip.bsky.social · 12d
PYI Saturday October 25

Don't miss: Lorna Schultz Nicholson presenting Writing Action!

Register today: canscaip.org/PYI-Conference

#PYI2025
PYI Saturday October 25 Don't miss: Lorna Schultz Nicholson presenting Writing Action! Register today: https://canscaip.org/PYI-Conference #PYI2025
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The Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illust & Performers. @canscaip.bsky.social · 15d
Save the date: August 6 to 9, 2026 | Ottawa, Canada IBBY World Congress

www.ibbycongress2026.org
IBBY Congress 2026
IBBY Congress 2026
www.ibbycongress2026.org
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The Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illust & Performers. @canscaip.bsky.social · 16d
Annick Press Mentorship opportunity Supporting Writers Who Have Been Historically Excluded from Children's Publishing

Applications for the 2025 program are open until September 29

www.annickpress.com/Submission-G...

#CanKidLit
Annick Mentorship Program — supporting authors who have been historically excluded from children's publishing
Annick Mentorship Program — supporting authors who have been historically excluded from children's publishing
www.annickpress.com
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The Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illust & Performers. @canscaip.bsky.social · 16d
The recording of CANSCAIP's September 2025 Membership meeting is now available for Members and Friends - check the website.

Our September meeting speaker was editor Peter Phillips of Tundra Book Group.

Our October membership meeting is on Oct 8 - speaker is illustrator Doug Savage.

#CANSCAIP
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The Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illust & Performers. @canscaip.bsky.social · 16d
REMINDER: Great Canadian Picture Book Party Mon Sept 29 @ 7:00pm ET

www.canscaip.org/event-6332525

@picturebookseh.bsky.social #CanKidLit
CANSCAIP - Great Canadian Picture Book Party (Online)
www.canscaip.org
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The Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illust & Performers. @canscaip.bsky.social · 19d
Please join us at our
ONLINE WRITING RETREAT Fall Edition

Saturday, September 20, 2025

PT 8am–6pm | MT 9am–7pm | CT 10am–8pm | ET 11am–9pm
AT 12pm–10pm | NT 12:30pm–10:30pm

Register: www.canscaip.org/event-6332271

#CANSCAIP #CanKidLit
Please join us at our ONLINE WRITING RETREAT Fall Edition Saturday, September 20, 2025 PT 8am–6pm | MT 9am–7pm | CT 10am–8pm | ET 11am–9pm AT 12pm–10pm | NT 12:30pm–10:30pm Register: https://www.canscaip.org/event-6332271 #CANSCAIP #CanKidLit
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The Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illust & Performers. @canscaip.bsky.social · 20d
Join CANSCAIP! ✨ Membership perks include monthly Zoom meetings with experts, quarterly newsletter, conferences, industry news & launch invites, a vote at our AGM, your bio in our Members Directory, access to our peer listserv, and promotion of your book launches. 📚
canscaip.org/MemberApplic...
CANSCAIP - Join as a Member (Traditionally Published)
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Picture books, eh! @picturebookseh.bsky.social · 27d
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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The Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illust & Performers. @canscaip.bsky.social · 26d
Don't miss Julien Chung's presenation on From Concept to Composition: The Power of Graphic Design in Illustration

PYI In Person Sat Oct 25 in Toronto or you can register for the recordings -> www.canscaip.org/PYI-Conference

#PYI2025
Don't miss Julien Chung's presenation on From Concept to Composition: The Power of Graphic Design in Illustration PYI In Person Sat Oct 25 in Toronto or you can register for the recordings -> https://www.canscaip.org/PYI-Conference
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The Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illust & Performers. @canscaip.bsky.social · 27d
Online event via @picturebookseh.bsky.social Monday, September 29th at 7pm ET. The Great Canadian Picture Book Party will feature 10 Canadian creators with picture books that launched from July 1- September 30, who will each read their books.

Free registration: www.canscaip.org/event-6332525
CANSCAIP - Great Canadian Picture Book Party (Online)
www.canscaip.org
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The Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illust & Performers. @canscaip.bsky.social · Sep 8
FALL INTO WRITING!

Please join us at our
ONLINE WRITING RETREAT Fall Edition

Sat, Sept 20, 2025

PT 8am–6pm | MT 9am–7pm | CT 10am–8pm | ET 11am–9pm
AT 12pm–10pm | NT 12:30pm–10:30pm

Register: www.canscaip.org/event-6332271

#CANSCAIP #CanKidLit
CANSCAIP - Online Writing Retreat: Fall Edition | Sat Sept 20
www.canscaip.org
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The Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illust & Performers. @canscaip.bsky.social · Sep 5
Plan your #PYI2025

Friday October 24 is PUB NIGHT at the Firkin on Yonge

Saturday October 25 is NETWORKING LUNCH at PYI

Sunday October 26 is a BRUNCH BUFFET at the Hothouse Café

Monday October 27 is the BOOK AWARDS GALA by the Canadian Children's Book Centre.
Friday October 24 is PUB NIGHT at the Firkin on Yonge, an informal gathering with drinks, food, and conversation. Saturday October 25 is NETWORKING LUNCH at the PYI venue, with activities and opportunities to connect with other conference goers. Sunday October 26 is a BRUNCH BUFFET at the Hothouse Café—a large and welcoming restaurant with a legendary buffet. Monday October 27 is the BOOK AWARDS GALA by the Canadian Children's Book Centre. We'll let you know when the tickets go on sale.
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The Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illust & Performers. @canscaip.bsky.social · Sep 4
Don't miss Caroline Pignat's session DIALOGUE AND BEYOND: CREATING COMPELLING VOICE

#PYI2025 #PYI
Don't miss Caroline Pignat's session DIALOGUE AND BEYOND: CREATING COMPELLING VOICE #PYI2025 #PYI
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The Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illust & Performers. @canscaip.bsky.social · Sep 4
Are you going to #PYI2025?

Share your badge and use the #PYI2025 hashtag to connect with other CANSCAIP friends and members who are also attending.

Haven't registered yet? Do it today -> canscaip.org/PYI-Conference

Put an emoji in the comments if we'll see you at PYI this year!...
Are you going to #PYI2025? Share your badge and use the #PYI2025 hashtag to connect with other CANSCAIP friends and members who are also attending. Haven't registered yet? Do it today -> https://canscaip.org/PYI-Conference Put an emoji in the comments if we'll see you at PYI this year!...
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The Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illust & Performers. @canscaip.bsky.social · Sep 4
MONTHLY CANSCAIP MEETING - WED SEPT 10

Zoom

MEETING TIME ZONES PT 4pm | MT 5pm | CT 6pm | ET 7pm | AT 7pm | NL 8:30pm

EDITOR TALK: Peter Phillips will be talking about his route into publishing, and discussing the ins and outs of an average day as a children’s book editor.

#KidLit
MONTHLY CANSCAIP MEETING - TONIGHT - WED SEPT 10 Zoom MEETING TIME ZONES PT 4pm | MT 5pm | CT 6pm | ET 7pm | AT 7pm | NL 8:30pm EDITOR TALK: Peter Phillips will be talking about his route into publishing, and discussing the ins and outs of an average day as a children’s book editor. He will also briefly cover children’s publishing trends in the market, and offer advice and suggestions for exploring a path to publication.
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The Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illust & Performers. @canscaip.bsky.social · Aug 29
Social Events for Your PYI Long Weekend!

Frid Oct 24 from 6:00 PUB NIGHT Firkin on Yonge

Sat Oct 25 from 12:00 BYO NETWORKING LUNCH at the PYI venue

Sun Oct 26 at 11:00am BRUNCH BUFFET Hothouse Café

Mon Oct 27 BOOK AWARDS GALA @kidsbookcentre.bsky.social

#PYI2025
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Social Events for Your PYI Long Weekend! To encourage CANSCAIPers from across Canada to come to Toronto for PYI, we’re adding some fun pay-your-own-way events. Plan a terrific PYI Long Weekend--come earlier and stay later! Friday October 24 from 6:00 to late is PUB NIGHT at the Firkin on Yonge (2 blocks from the PYI venue). Everyone is welcome to enjoy this informal gathering with drinks, food, and conversation. Saturday October 25 from 12:00 to 1:30pm is a NETWORKING LUNCH at the PYI venue, with activities and opportunities to connect with other conference goers. The extended lunch break gives you time to pick up your lunch from many nearby restaurants—or you can bring your lunch from home. Sunday October 26 at 11:00am is a BRUNCH BUFFET at the famous Hothouse Café at the corner of Church and Front Streets—in the historic heart of Old Toronto. This large and welcoming restaurant has a legendary buffet, omelet station, carving stations, desserts by the dozens, and much, much more! Monday October 27 evening is the BOOK AWARDS GALA presented by the Canadian Children's Book Centre. Many of your Canadian kidlit colleagues will be at this nice, but not formal, evening event. We'll let you know when the CCBC puts the Gala tickets on sale. #PYI2025 https://canscaip.org/PYI-Conference
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The Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illust & Performers. @canscaip.bsky.social · Aug 29
ONE-TO-ONE EVALUATIONS
Add a One-to-One to your PYI IN PERSON registration for $75.

A One-to-One is a 15-minute meeting with a publishing professional who has evaluated 1,000 words of your manuscript, or 10 images from your online illustration portfolio.

canscaip.org/PYI-Conference

#PYI2025
ONE-TO-ONE EVALUATIONS Add a One-to-One to your PYI IN PERSON registration for $75. A One-to-One is a 15-minute meeting with a publishing professional who has evaluated 1,000 words of your manuscript, or 10 images from your online illustration portfolio. One-to-One meetings are in person at the PYI venue on Sat Oct 25, between 5:00 and 8:30pm ET. One-to-Ones are verbal evaluations without written notes. PYI 2025 ONE-TO-ONE EVALUATORS WRITING EVALUATIONS: Margot Blankier (Tundra Book Group) Hadley Dyer (Annick Press) Erin Haggett (Scholastic Canada) Kathleen Keenan (Kids Can Press) Khary Mathurin (Annick Press) Peter Phillips, Tundra Book Group Jordan Ryder (Second Story Press) Emma Sakamoto (Groundwood Books) Jennifer Stokes (OwlKids Books) Gayna Theophilus (Annick Press) Yasemin Uçar (Kids Can Press) ILLUSTRATION EVALUATIONS: Yvonne Lam (Scholastic Canada) Sophie Paas-Lang (Tundra Book Group) https://canscaip.org/PYI-Conference #PYI2025
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The Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illust & Performers. @canscaip.bsky.social · Aug 29
Curious to know what CANSCAIP Packaging Your Imagination looks like? Scroll through to see pictures.

Packaging Your Imagination (PYI) Conference
Join us IN PERSON: Sat, Oct 25 2025 in Toronto .

OR

PYI recorded sessions available in early November.

canscaip.org/PYI-Conference
#PYI2025
Curious to know what CANSCAIP Packaging Your Imagination looks like? Scroll through to see pictures of PYI past. Packaging Your Imagination (PYI) Conference Join us IN PERSON: Saturday, October 25 2025 at Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute in Toronto . OR Can't be there in person? Connect with PYI RECORDED: Recordings of PYI sessions available in early November. https://canscaip.org/PYI-Conference Curious to know what CANSCAIP Packaging Your Imagination looks like? Scroll through to see pictures of PYI past. Packaging Your Imagination (PYI) Conference Join us IN PERSON: Saturday, October 25 2025 at Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute in Toronto . OR Can't be there in person? Connect with PYI RECORDED: Recordings of PYI sessions available in early November. https://canscaip.org/PYI-Conference