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Linda Ludke @lindamludke.bsky.social · Sep 4

Dear Elise, Mini-Me wants to make you a cassette mixtape to express appreciation for all you do!

Linda Ludke @lindamludke.bsky.social · Aug 29

True Colors by @elisegravel.bsky.social trans. Montana Kane is a totally tubular time capsule of growing up in the early 1990s filled with colourful hobbies, true-blue friends and undiagnosed ADHD. Here’s my ⭐ @quillandquire.bsky.social #bookreview: bit.ly/46biqGm 📚👍 #KidLit @dandq.bsky.social

The cover of True Colors: Growing up Weird in the 90s by Elise Gravel resembles a page from a lined notebook. A dark haired teen is sitting on the floor writing in her journal surrounded by a skateboard, board games, telephone and books.

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Linda Ludke @lindamludke.bsky.social · Aug 28

I see new things in the illustrations every time I look!

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Linda Ludke @lindamludke.bsky.social · Aug 28

Thank you so much, Debbie! Thank you for all you do! I'm looking forward to reading I'm Busy in February - woohoo!

Linda Ludke @lindamludke.bsky.social · Aug 25

In a Head Full of Clouds by Joanne Schwartz illus. Afsaneh Sanei, a girl wakes up from a dream she can't shake. This unique dream of a #picturebook is grounded in solid storytelling with surreal surprises. Here's my ⭐Booklist #bookreview: www.booklistonline.com/products/980... #KidLit #CanKidLit

Cover image of the picture book Head Full of Clouds by Joanne Schwartz and illustrated by Afsaneh Sanei shows a red headed girl's reflection in a sidewalk rain puddle.

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Linda Ludke @lindamludke.bsky.social · Aug 15

In Amelia Bothe's arresting picture-book debut, a young girl grapples with guilt over surreptitiously taking something that isn't hers. Here's my ⭐ Booklist review: www.booklistonline.com/products/981... #KidLit

The cover image of the picture book Ellie Has a Secret shows a young girl looking up at a huge dragon-like entity with long spiked horn on its nose.

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The Canadian Children's Book Centre @kidsbookcentre.bsky.social · Jul 29

Our appreciation to @quillandquire.bsky.social for covering this important news and sharing our statement.

quillandquire.com/omni/ccbc-ca...

CCBC calls on Alberta government to rescind ministerial order - Quill and Quire

“While a certain book might not be a good fit for one student, it can be life-affirming for another. This sweeping and vague ministerial order risks the removal of many diverse and inclusive books and...

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Linda Ludke @lindamludke.bsky.social · Aug 1

I Would Give You My Tail by @tanyatagaq.bsky.social illus Qavavau Manumie is an exquisite mediation on gratitude, kindness and kinship. Here's my ⭐Booklist #bookreview: www.booklistonline.com/products/980... #CanKidLit #KidLit

Cover image of the picture book I Would Give You My Tail written by Tanya Tagaq, illustrated by Qavavau Manumie, shows a young Inuk boy holding his baby sibling.

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Linda Ludke @lindamludke.bsky.social · Aug 1

Rest in peace, dear Nick. Legendary music promoter Nick Panaseiko's profound impact on the music scene will not be forgotten. Read about Nick's storied life and career in Promo Man: Backstage Tales from the Vinyl Jungle by Bob Klanac.

Nick Panaseiko, legendary music producer, stands on the left. Bob Klanac stands on the right with his arm around Nick's shoulders. Record album cover art adorns the wall behind them.

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Jason Schneider Media @jasonschneidermedia.com · Jul 18

RIP Bill Exley, vocalist for the Nihilist Spasm Band, a proud Canadian institution founded in 1965 that was weirder then than anyone else would ever be.
Here's a scanned page from an article I did for Shindig in 2010 talking about them and other Canadian musical innovators and iconoclasts.

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Liam Weikart aka Dr. Moolenbeek (WUVT 90.7fm) @liamweikart.bsky.social · Jul 18

RIP/P, Bill Exley #NihilistSpasmBand

What about Me? :The Rise of the Nihilist Spasm Band (HD)

YouTube video by Mark Favro

www.youtube.com

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Linda Ludke @lindamludke.bsky.social · Jun 25

Maybe a Mix-and-Match book?

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Linda Ludke @lindamludke.bsky.social · Jun 17

I wear my love for Odder by @kaaauthor.bsky.social illus @charlessantoso.bsky.social on my sleeve. This lyrical, heartfelt #picturebook is inspired by the real-life Monterey Bay Aquarium rehabilitation program that pairs orphaned otter pups. #kidlit @mackidsbooks.bsky.social

A woman wearing a sweater with pictures of sea otters is holding a copy of the picture book Odder: An Otter's Story by Katerine Applegate and illustrated by Charles Santoso.

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Linda Ludke @lindamludke.bsky.social · Jun 11

The curators Zahra McDoom and Amber Lloydlangston put so much love and care into the exhibit! Over 30 community participants telling their truth through what they wear.

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Linda Ludke @lindamludke.bsky.social · Jun 9

Museum London's exhibition Fashion: Grit, Glamour and Guts, on until Nov 2, explores fashion as storytelling. I'm tickled pink to be a contributor. My love of vintage clothing is matched by my love of children's books; both are well-crafted and artfully designed. #KidLit #CanKidLit

A museum display showing a bird patterned 1940's vintage dress on a dress form. In a display box beside the dress is the picture book Once, A Bird by Rina Singh. On the wall behind the display, a photograph by Larry Towell showing a woman and a young child in a pick up truck.

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London Public Library @lpl.ca · Mar 26

Some gifts last a lifetime. Others last even longer. Long-time Library patron and artist Rudy Sparkuhl spent countless happy hours immersed in books and ideas. Now, his extraordinary $500,000 gift will help shape the Library’s future for generations to come.
📖 Read Rudy’s story: buff.ly/trr3V0g

Rudy Sparkuhl works on a painting in his studio, surrounded by art supplies.

A vintage film strip showing a photo of young Rudy and his family standing beside their car.showing, and images of Rudy Sparkuhl in his studio painting.

Rudy Sparkuhl and his parents sit outside at a patio table, squinting in the sun.

Film strips show images of Rudy Sparkuhl painting in his studio.

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Quill & Quire @quillandquire.bsky.social · Mar 7

“Equal parts comedy and conservation lesson, this high-seas adventure is propelled forward by multiple Eisner Award–winning cartoonist Kate Beaton’s signature satiric wit.” Beaton's new picture book Shark Girl -Q&Q feature review @lindamludke.bsky.social this week. #kidlit #CANkidlit bit.ly/3F6oogO

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Linda Ludke @lindamludke.bsky.social · Mar 6

Shark Girl by @katebeaton.bsky.social is a Little Mermaid-esque tale turned on its fin and delivers a biting commentary on exploitation of workers and the environment. Here's my ⭐ @quillandquire.bsky.social #bookreview: quillandquire.com/review/shark... #kidlit #CANkidlit

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Linda Ludke @lindamludke.bsky.social · Mar 6

Pick up Rock by Laurel Croza, illustrated by Matt James. It's a moving, meaningful, rock-solid #picturebook to embrace.
Here's my ⭐Booklist #bookreview: www.booklistonline.com/products/980... @groundwoodbooks.bsky.social #kidlit #CANkidlit

Cover of the picture book Rock, written by Laurel Croza and illustrated by Matt James, shows a big rock on a sandy beach. A child is in the distance and a seagull is flying nearby.

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Linda Ludke @lindamludke.bsky.social · Mar 3

When I'm feeling Squirrel-ish, I pick up this delightful #picturebook by Bambi Edlund. Rats! Is the grass greener on the other side of the park? @owlkids.bsky.social #kidlit #CANkidlit

A woman wearing a knitted sweater with a squirrel pattern is holding the picture book Squirrel-ish by Bambi Edlund.

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Gallery Nucleus @gallerynucleus.bsky.social · Feb 13

🏝️For all who won't be able to make it to the Reception & signing, we've opened signed pre-orders for any Jon Klassen art prints & the Your Places series (until 02.16)

☀️ gallerynucleus.com/artists/jon_...

#jonklassen #picturebook #kidsbooks #kidlit #booklover #yourplaces #childrenslit

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Hey Crystal Smith @crystalsmithart.bsky.social · Feb 18

Yay! Great news today - Mother Aspen (w/b Annette Lebox, pics by me) is nominated for a Elizabeth Mrazik-Cleaver Award. 🥰 💜 This is an award for the illustrations specifically, so I'm doubly honoured!

#kidlit #kidlitart #illustration
@groundwoodbooks.bsky.social @jemiscoe.bsky.social

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Groundwood Books @groundwoodbooks.bsky.social · Feb 25

📚ROCK by Laurel Croza and illustrated by Matt James publishes next week! Learn more about the book: https://houseofanansi.com/products/rock?_pos=1&_sid=3b70db2cc&_ss=r

A photo of the book Rock propped open on a stool. The book is open to a spread showing a seagull poking at a rock with its beak. A real rock is in front of the rock illustration.

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Linda Ludke @lindamludke.bsky.social · Feb 23

The Eidi Bag by Shazia Afzal, illus @shivadelsoozart.bsky.social offers many gifts to readers. It's my Librarian's Pick #bookreview in @kidsbookcentre.bsky.social's latest newsletter: bookcentre.ca/blogs/newsle... @owlkids.bsky.social #kidlit #CANkidlit #picturebook

Cover of the picture book The Eidi Bag by Shazia Afzal and illustrated by Shiva Delsooz shows a young girl smiling and looking at her embroidered Eidi bag.

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Hannah Chung @hannahchung.com · Feb 10

Yay picture books! #kidlit @npr.org

"if we are to really respect the taste and intelligence of kids, we should also be venerating their art as highly as any other literature." - Mac Barnett

Are picture books undervalued? This new ambassador of children's literature thinks so

The Library of Congress has given Mac Barnett the job of promoting books and reading to kids across the country. His plan is to focus on picture books.

www.npr.org

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