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Heather M.O'Connor

@heathermoconnor.bsky.social

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Canadian kid-lit author of FRIENDS FIND A WAY, RUNS WITH THE STARS, FAST FRIENDS and BETTING GAME. Lover of books, libraries, and shiny objects. I love doing school and library visits! heathermoconnor.com

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Heather M.O'Connor @heathermoconnor.bsky.social · 3d

Found in the wild at Take Cover Books, my local indie bookstore. #acrosstheice @candlewickpress.bsky.social

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Michael F. Stewart @openmike.bsky.social · 16d

🍂 Discover these fresh fall #kidlit books—perfect reads to spark imagination and cozy up with this season! 📚✨

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Heather M.O'Connor @heathermoconnor.bsky.social · 3d

Ever wonder what happened to the Ojibwe Horse and how it's inching back from the brink? Tune in to our free webinare at 7 pm tonight.
To register, email [email protected] with ‘BRINK’ in the subject line📝

Heather M.O'Connor @heathermoconnor.bsky.social · 25d

Our new picture book is galloping onto the shelves today and Darcy Whitecrow and I are so excited to share it!

#pb #OjibweHorse #bookbirthday @candlewickpress.bsky.social

Heather M.O'Connor @heathermoconnor.bsky.social · Feb 3

Thank you! I am SO happy with Natasha's illustrations!

Heather M.O'Connor @heathermoconnor.bsky.social · Feb 3

Cover reveal! I am excited to share ACROSS THE ICE: HOW WE SAVED THE OJIBWE HORSE, my upcoming book with Darcy Whitecrow. The stunning illustrations are by @NatashaDonovan. Coming out this September with Candlewick Press! www.candlewick.com/978153622945...

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Heather M.O'Connor @heathermoconnor.bsky.social · Jan 10

Thank you, from one book dragon to another.🐲

Heather M.O'Connor @heathermoconnor.bsky.social · Jan 10

Thank you so much! 💕

Heather M.O'Connor @heathermoconnor.bsky.social · Jan 10

Colour me lucky! I won this month's Canadian Children's Book Centre draw. The prize is not 1 book. Not 5 books. It's EVERY book nominated for a 2024 CCBC award. My kitchen table is buried under Canadian kid-lit excellence. Thanks, CCBC! 😀😍
@kidsbookcentre.bsky.social

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Rhonda in PNW 🩵🦋 @rhondasrealm.bsky.social · Nov 18

📌 this one! It is spot on!

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The Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illust & Performers. @canscaip.bsky.social · Aug 7

Always a conference highlight! Step inside the industry with our publishing panel including editors Sarah Howden, Karen Li, Samantha Swenson and host Naseem Hrab. Register for PACKAGING YOUR IMAGINATION. In-person & recorded options. More info here: canscaip.org/PYI-Conference

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Brian LaRossa @brianlarossa.com · Aug 6

Hey #kidlit designers, our Graphix graphic novel imprint (kids.scholastic.com/kid/books/gr...) is hiring a senior designer: scholastic.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job...

Senior Designer

Job Description: THE OPPORTUNITY Our design team is currently seeking a Senior Designer to work closely with the Creative Director to create high quality designs for the industry leading graphic novel...

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Heather M.O'Connor @heathermoconnor.bsky.social · Aug 7

I loved connecting with teachers, librarians, and other writers on Twitter. Now it's a wasteland. Recently joined Blue Skies, hoping to find that community again.

Heather M.O'Connor @heathermoconnor.bsky.social · Jul 17

Sad but true.

Moira Donegan @moiradonegan.bsky.social · Jul 16

Had a draft that was stressing me out and today I finally finished it by just sitting down and doing the work. I will learn nothing from this.

Heather M.O'Connor @heathermoconnor.bsky.social · Jul 15

Thanks so much, Debbie. Your starter packs and resources have made it so easy to just jump in. You're such a kind and generous soul. ♥️

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Heather M.O'Connor @heathermoconnor.bsky.social · Jul 15

Hi Debbie. Brand-new to BlueSky but not to author visits. Thanks for starting this feed and offering the opportunity to join it. You're the best!♥️

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Heather M.O'Connor @heathermoconnor.bsky.social · Jul 15

The trouble with visiting my local indie bookstore, @TakeCoverBooks in Peterborough. Every time.
But then I remember Aristotle: "To run away from trouble is a form of cowardice" and realize that I am the bravest of the brave. 😀📚⚔️

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Little Ghosts Books @littleghostsbooks.bsky.social · Jul 15

Hey Toronto Pals,

Are you behind on your summer reading list? Looking to add some indie local press books to your pile?

We have the event for you! This SATURDAY! @stelliform.press @bookhugpress.bsky.social Dundurn Press, Invisible Publishing, and more!

Come grab a drink and browse the stacks! 🍻

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Heather M.O'Connor @heathermoconnor.bsky.social · Jul 15

Hello! Always nice to meet another Canuck.☺️

Heather M.O'Connor @heathermoconnor.bsky.social · Jul 15

Hey, you! Good to see you!

Heather M.O'Connor @heathermoconnor.bsky.social · Jul 15

Thanks. It's a totally different climate. Feels like home again.

Heather M.O'Connor @heathermoconnor.bsky.social · Jul 15

Thank you! It's a pleasure to meet another booklover. ☺️

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Heather M.O'Connor @heathermoconnor.bsky.social · Jul 12

Brand-new to BlueSky. Howdy, #kidlit peeps!

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