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Authors' Booking Service @authorsbooking.bsky.social · 22d

Thinking of inviting a Canadian #kidlit author or illustrator to visit your readers?

Trending today: @jlbaileybooks.bsky.social @laurabontje.bsky.social @susanhughes.bsky.social @marcuscutler.bsky.social and more!

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Jen Lynn Bailey @jlbaileybooks.bsky.social · Aug 19

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Jen Lynn Bailey @jlbaileybooks.bsky.social · Aug 19

Summer isn't over yet... which means there's still time to pick up and enjoy these great reads before school starts again! #kidlit #Cankidlit #summerreads

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Oksanna Crawley @oksanna.bsky.social · Aug 5

Check out these new Canadian books!
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Jen Lynn Bailey @jlbaileybooks.bsky.social · Jul 9

Great summer reads!
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Authors' Booking Service @authorsbooking.bsky.social · Jun 23

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Jen Lynn Bailey @jlbaileybooks.bsky.social · Jun 20

Please share! I've added it to my list of resources here: jenlynnbailey.com/resources-an...

Resources and Opportunities for Young Writers & Illustrators - Jen Lynn Bailey

A listing of opportunities for young writers and illustrators to grow their craft.

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Authors' Booking Service @authorsbooking.bsky.social · Jun 30

👍📚 Read:
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Summer reads
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@lesliegentile.bsky.social
@carolmatas.bsky.social
@jessicavitalis.bsky.social
@jlbaileybooks.bsky.social
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Jen Lynn Bailey @jlbaileybooks.bsky.social · Jun 20

Please share! I've added it to my list of resources here: jenlynnbailey.com/resources-an...

Resources and Opportunities for Young Writers & Illustrators - Jen Lynn Bailey

A listing of opportunities for young writers and illustrators to grow their craft.

jenlynnbailey.com

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Jen Lynn Bailey @jlbaileybooks.bsky.social · Jun 20

...The shortlisted stories and essays will be published in an anthology. The winner will be invited to attend the “Celebration of Indigenous Voices” dinner at the Canadian Museum of History during the 40th IBBY World Congress in Ottawa in August 2026."

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Jen Lynn Bailey @jlbaileybooks.bsky.social · Jun 20

The contest is for Indigenous youth ages 8-12 writing works of fiction, non-fiction, and poetry. According to the news release, "Indigenous writer-editors Nancy Cooper (Chippewas of Rama First Nation) and David A. Robertson (Norway House First Nation) will select the winner...

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Jen Lynn Bailey @jlbaileybooks.bsky.social · Jun 20

Here's a newly announced opportunity for young writers, launched today by IBBY Canada: “Celebrating Young Indigenous Voices: From Sea to Sea to Sea” writing contest for Indigenous youth. www.ibby-canada.org/ibby-canada-... #cankidlit #edusky #teachers #parents #librarians

IBBY Canada presents the fourth edition of From Sea to Sea to Sea: Celebrating Indigenous Picture Books and announces writing contest for Indigenous youth – IBBY Canada

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Jen Lynn Bailey @jlbaileybooks.bsky.social · May 6

Kenzie cares for her little tree through the seasons, while at the same time experiencing the range of emotions that arise as her mother's pain -- resulting from a chronic illness -- comes and goes. A sensitive exploration of strength, family, and chronic illness from the perspective of a child.

The author and illustrator welcome a group of seated children and adults to a book launch in a bookstore.

The author reads their book to a group of seated children in a bookstore, while the illustrator looks on.

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Jen Lynn Bailey @jlbaileybooks.bsky.social · May 6

Not only was I the lucky recipient of this @49thshelf.bsky.social giveaway, I got to meet @alisonmcgauley.bsky.social and Emilie Leduc in Ottawa at their book launch to have it signed this weekend! Thanks 49th Shelf, @orcabook.bsky.social and @thespanielstale.bsky.social :)
#kidlit #picturebooks

Book cover showing a young girl peeking out from the branches of a cherry blossom tree.

Title page of the book Kenzie's Little Tree, signed by the author and illustrator.

An inside spread of the book Kenzie's Little Tree, showing two girls and their parents choosing a little tree from a nursery, and highlighting the chosen little cherry blossom tree.

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Alison McGauley @alisonmcgauley.bsky.social · Apr 3

🌷At Picture Books, Eh! we're thrilled to share our spring releases!

🌧️☀️Read these books inside on a rainy afternoon, or outside on a sunny day picnic!

#kidlit #EduSky #CanKidLit #ireadcanadian #teachers #librarians #parents
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The title reads SPRING RELEASES. We see 18 new Canadian picture books along with the Picture Books, Eh! graphic and black and white graphics of flowers and bees.

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Kirsten Pendreigh @kirstenpendreigh.bsky.social · Mar 28

Please read! While I support "Buy Canadian", it doesn't work for the book industry. It can hurt Canadian authors and local booksellers. Keep supporting your local indies and authors! Thank you! 🫶 🇨🇦 #kidlit vancouversun.com/business/bc-...

For B.C. booksellers facing tariffs, asking readers to 'Buy Canadian' may be little help

"The thing most people don't realize is that most of our books, including those by Canadian authors, are printed or warehoused in the U.S."

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Jen Lynn Bailey @jlbaileybooks.bsky.social · Mar 29

A friend of mine did her thesis on procrastination and that turned out the same way...

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Jen Lynn Bailey @jlbaileybooks.bsky.social · Mar 26

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Authors' Booking Service @authorsbooking.bsky.social · Mar 24

Connect with top Canadian #kidlit creators for school and library visits: authorsbooking.com

Authors' Booking Service

--connects Canadian kidlit authors and illustrators with readers

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Stephanie Gibeault @stephaniegibeault.bsky.social · Mar 26

It's #WorldMathsDay! A day to celebrate and have fun with math. Perhaps by reading my middlegrade nonfiction book Calculating Chimpanzees, Brainy Bees, and Other Animals with Mind-Blowing Mathematical Abilities (ill. by @jsinquett.bsky.social, published by MITKids).🐵🐝
#kidlit #edusky #CanKidLit

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Jen Lynn Bailey @jlbaileybooks.bsky.social · Mar 26

Xo sending hugs!

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Owlkids Publishing @owlkids.bsky.social · Mar 24

Happy Spring everyone! Check out these books for the season 🩵

☀️ HELLO, DAISY! (Board Book)
🪺 SORTING THROUGH SPRING
🍵 BUNNY MADE TEA
🌼 THE WEEDFLOWER
🥑 SPROUT, SEED, SPROUT
🍃 WAKE UP, LITTLE PIN!

#HappySpring #SpringBooks #BookRecs #EarthDay

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HELLO, DAISY! (Board Book)
SORTING THROUGH SPRING
BUNNY MADE TEA
THE WEEDFLOWER
SPROUT, SEED, SPROUT
WAKE UP, LITTLE PIN!

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Stephanie Gibeault @stephaniegibeault.bsky.social · Mar 24

I'm grateful to @mmarshallauthor.bsky.social for featuring me and my latest #picturebook on her Picture Book Buzz blog. We chatted about the inspiration behind Dogs vs. Humans as well as my writing life. Check it out!👇🏻
#kidlit #CanKidLit #Edusky

Maria Marshall @mmarshallauthor.bsky.social · Mar 24

Meet author @stephaniegibeault.bsky.social & discover her fun inspiration & insights into her exciting new nonfiction PB - Dogs vs. Humans www.mariacmarshall.com/single-post/... @bambiedlund.bsky.social @owlkids.bsky.social #interview #STEM #kidlit

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Jen Lynn Bailey @jlbaileybooks.bsky.social · Mar 12

I've been collecting some resources and opportunities for young writers and illustrators to learn and receive feedback on their craft: bit.ly/3DPjEeW It's by no means exhaustive, and I'd love to grow it! Particularly looking for examples that are free/low-cost. LMK if you have any to add! #kidlit

Resources and Opportunities for Young Writers & Illustrators - Jen Lynn Bailey

A listing of opportunities for young writers and illustrators to grow their craft.

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Jen Lynn Bailey @jlbaileybooks.bsky.social · Mar 10

Adorable 🥰

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Helen Kubiw ❤️ 🇨🇦 📚 @hkubiw.bsky.social · Mar 10

If you know any avid writers in Grades 5 through 12 in British Columbia, get them to submit to @writersfest.bc.ca's youth writing contests. Great opportunity to share their writing for prizes. canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/03/vanc...

Blue poster for Vancouver Writers Fest Youth Writing Contest For grades 5 to 7 and Grades 8 to 12. Deadline to enter is May 31, 2025. Link is writersfest.bc.ca/youth-writing-contest

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