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Loretta Garbutt
@lorettagarbutt.bsky.social
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https://www.booksbyloretta.com/
New in 2023 - JEFFREY LOVES BLUE-OwlkidsBooks
New in 2024 - Wake Up, Little Pin!- OwlkidsBooks
2025 - DIAPER BOY
2027 - In Baba's Tiny Kitchen
Animation voice actor
Babar, Max and Ruby...
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forestofreading.bsky.social
Our biggest congratulations to the winner of the 2025 Evergreen Award™ program, Roar, written by Shelley Thompson! We’re thrilled to be celebrating this author’s debut novel, which is all about fierce allyship, love, and gentle hope. 💚 Congratulations! @shelleyat.bsky.social @nimbuspub.bsky.social
A green Forest of Reading Evergreen Award Winner graphic with an image of a book cover and the Evergreen Winner seal. Text reads: “Congratulations 2025 Evergreen Award™ Winner.”
October 22, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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elliearscott.bsky.social
Looking forward to attending @canscaip.bsky.social PYI conference this weekend for a dose of inspiration, friends old and new and books of course😉
Hopefully see you there!!
#kidlit #cankidlit #pyi2025
October 23, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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Congratulation to all these beautiful new books, making their way in the world and looking for some big readers! 💖 🤩 🙌
owlkids.bsky.social Owlkids Publishing @owlkids.bsky.social · Sep 16
It's #BookBirthday time! Our September pubs are officially out and about in the world! 🥳

Congratulations to all of our talented creators!

Available at wherever books are found 🎉🎉🎉

#HappyBookBirthday #NewBooks #KidLit
Image shows book covers of the following: YOU CAN'T TAME A TIGER by#StephanieEllenSy and ill. #JulienChung PAISLEY & PECK: JURASSIC FARM by #JTorres and ill. #MikeDeas THE WANDERING FEATHER by debut author #LisaFrenette and ill. #AugustSwinson TRUCKIN' by #NancyHundal and ill. #AngelaPoon WHO NEEDS THE DARK? THE MANY WAYS LIVING THINGS DEPEND ON DARKNESS by #LauraAlary and ill. #RisaHugo DIAPER KID by #LorettaGarbutt and ill. #HayleyLowe Text included says happy book birthday! with balloons and confetti in background.
September 16, 2025 at 7:08 PM
lorettagarbutt.bsky.social
DIAPER KID launch - Sept16/25. At the new and improved Mabel's Fables bookstore. Thank you for your 💖 support @parentclub.bsky.social
Also launching that day @annahumphrey.bsky.social AT THE RESUE CAT CAFÉ and Lisa Frenette - THE WANDERING FEATHER. Three beautiful new books in one beautiful spot!
parentclub.bsky.social Caroline Fernandez @parentclub.bsky.social · Sep 17
Congrats @owlkids.bsky.social authors @lorettagarbutt.bsky.social @annahumphrey.bsky.social (and someone tag the 3rd author!) On your launch at Mables Fables!

#kidlit #CanKidLit
Mables fables book launch Mables fables book launch
October 23, 2025 at 8:12 PM
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Found in the wild! Thank you @parentclub.bsky.social 🥰
October 23, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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Congratulations to all!!!
owlkids.bsky.social Owlkids Publishing @owlkids.bsky.social · Sep 15
We're shining bright with STARRED REVIEWS for these new and upcoming books 🤩

✨AT THE RESCUE CAT CAFÉ (⭐ KIRKUS)
✨LITTLE MOMENTS IN A BIG UNIVERSE (⭐ BOOKLIST)
✨BURST YOUR BUBBLE! (⭐ SLJ)
✨THE BUZZ ON WILD BEES (⭐ SLJ)

#NewBooks #BookReview #StarredReview #KidLit
Book covers and text on image is the following: AT THE RESCUE CAT CAFÉ (published Aug. 12): “Humphrey’s deceptively simple, well-crafted prose tells a heartwarming story ... Heart, hope, friendship, and cuddly cats—perfect for storytime!" (STARRED, KIRKUS). LITTLE MOMENTS IN A BIG UNIVERSE (publishing Oct. 14): "[A] heartfelt reminder that each of us in every moment however little or big plays a cosmic role in the infinite universe ... An extraordinary addition to any library" (STARRED, BOOKLIST). BURST YOUR BUBBLE! OUTSMART THE ALGORITHMS AND SEE WHAT YOU'RE MISSING (publishing Nov. 11): "Playful and ­engaging ... A must-purchase for libraries looking for books on algorithms, bias, and media literacy" (STARRED, SLJ). THE BUZZ ON WILD BEES: THE LITTLE-KNOWN POLLINATORS THAT KEEP OUR PLANET HUMMING (publishing Oct. 14): "Informative and engaging, this is an important addition to nonfiction library collections" (STARRED, SLJ).
September 16, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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susanhughes.bsky.social
October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Share our #picturebook WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with kids ages 5 to 12.

@owlkids.bsky.social #careysookocheff
September 15, 2025 at 4:02 PM
lorettagarbutt.bsky.social
Congratulation to all these beautiful new books, making their way in the world and looking for some big readers! 💖 🤩 🙌
owlkids.bsky.social Owlkids Publishing @owlkids.bsky.social · Sep 16
It's #BookBirthday time! Our September pubs are officially out and about in the world! 🥳

Congratulations to all of our talented creators!

Available at wherever books are found 🎉🎉🎉

#HappyBookBirthday #NewBooks #KidLit
Image shows book covers of the following: YOU CAN'T TAME A TIGER by#StephanieEllenSy and ill. #JulienChung PAISLEY & PECK: JURASSIC FARM by #JTorres and ill. #MikeDeas THE WANDERING FEATHER by debut author #LisaFrenette and ill. #AugustSwinson TRUCKIN' by #NancyHundal and ill. #AngelaPoon WHO NEEDS THE DARK? THE MANY WAYS LIVING THINGS DEPEND ON DARKNESS by #LauraAlary and ill. #RisaHugo DIAPER KID by #LorettaGarbutt and ill. #HayleyLowe Text included says happy book birthday! with balloons and confetti in background.
September 16, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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September 16, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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Join authors, Lisa Frenette, Anna Humphrey and ME as we celebrate our new picture books 🎉 😻 🦅 👶
@owlkids.bsky.social @picturebookseh.bsky.social
@canscaip.bsky.social @kidsbookcentre.bsky.social
August 31, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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Check out the summer releases from Picture Books, eh! Coming to a bookstore near you!
#kidlit #EduSky #CanKidLit
@caseylyall.bsky.social @ian-duncan-pb.bsky.social @gingerngo.bsky.social @karenkrossing.com @lauraalary.bsky.social @lorettagarbutt.bsky.social @canscaip.bsky.social
July 16, 2025 at 9:19 PM
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debbieohi.com
My neighbourhood indie children's bkstore in Toronto, Mabel's Fables, is having to move because their landlord is demolishing the building to build a condo. 😢 Owner is trying to raise funds to help cover costs:
www.gofundme.com/f/mabels-fab...

#IndieBookstores #Toronto #KidLit
Donate to Mabel's Fables Next Chapter Fund, organized by Eleanor LeFave
Mabel's Fables Bookstore opened at 662 Mount Pleasant Road, Toronto in September 1988… Eleanor LeFave needs your support for Mabel's Fables Next Chapter Fund
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April 24, 2025 at 12:40 PM
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🌟🌟🌟Cover Reveal!🌟🌟🌟 @lorettagarbutt.bsky.social and I made a book together! We can’t wait for the world to meet this spunky kid. Publishing Sept 2025 by @owlkids.bsky.social 🙌🏼❤️🙌🏼
April 6, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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Coming in September! DIAPER KID soars. 👼
parentclub.bsky.social Caroline Fernandez @parentclub.bsky.social · Apr 8
📚👍Let's get around to Read Something April...here are some recommendations from moi...

Diaper Kid by @lorettagarbutt.bsky.social
📚👍Let's get around to Read Something April...here are some recommendations from moi... Diaper Kid by @lorettagarbutt.bsky.social
April 25, 2025 at 2:27 AM
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Timely. Important. Truth.

Please spead the word.

bookshop.org/p/books/brav...
Brave Volodymyr: The Story of Volodymyr Zelensky and the Fight for Ukraine
Check out Brave Volodymyr: The Story of Volodymyr Zelensky and the Fight for Ukraine - <p><strong>From acclaimed author Linda Elovitz Marshall comes a picture book biography of Ukrainian President Vol...
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February 21, 2025 at 12:10 PM
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Karen has the wonderful ability to share her extensive knowledge while keeping a workshop feeling intimate. I always come away feeling energized. ✍️
karenkrossing.com Karen Krossing @karenkrossing.com · Jan 29
Only three spots left in this small-group workshop!
#picturebooks #writingworkshop #whalerockworkshops #kidlit #Cankidlit
karenkrossing.com Karen Krossing @karenkrossing.com · Jan 8
Do you have picture book manuscripts that you’d like to revise with a small, committed group of writers dedicated to helping you produce your best work? Check out this online, small-group workshop with me and Whale Rock Workshops!
whalerockworkshops.corsizio.com/event/6716b5...
January 29, 2025 at 9:52 PM
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picturebookseh.bsky.social
We’re thrilled to share our winter releases!

❄️Cozy up with a blanket and warm drink this winter and read a picture book ... or 11!
#kidlit #EduSky #CanKidLit @canscaip.bsky.social @kidsbookcentre.bsky.social
A graphic that is titled winter releases and picture books, eh that features 11 picture books by Canadian creators that are launching between January and March 2025
January 28, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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karenkrossing.com
New and upcoming winter #picturebooks from
@picturebookseh.bsky.social! 😍📚
#CANkidlit #kidlit
picturebookseh.bsky.social Picture books, eh! @picturebookseh.bsky.social · Jan 28
We’re thrilled to share our winter releases!

❄️Cozy up with a blanket and warm drink this winter and read a picture book ... or 11!
#kidlit #EduSky #CanKidLit @canscaip.bsky.social @kidsbookcentre.bsky.social
A graphic that is titled winter releases and picture books, eh that features 11 picture books by Canadian creators that are launching between January and March 2025
January 28, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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Boosting! Giveaways of #picturebook critiques and books. Win a copy of DIAPER KID! Written by me and illustrated by Hayley Lowe. #PictureBooksEh #CANkidlit #Kidlit #Edusky
#giveaway
January 27, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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hey! i’m excited to be co-hosting this with Carol-Ann Hoyte. it’s free to attend. get more info and register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/the-lane-a...
The Lane Anderson Award Ceremony
Join us for a cosy evening amongst passionate book folk as we celebrate the best science writing in Canada today!
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January 15, 2025 at 2:19 AM
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picturebookseh.bsky.social
#GIVEAWAY To celebrate the launch of #PictureBooksEh 2025 we’re giving away manuscript crits and PBs! Details on website (link above).

To enter:
1. follow @picturebookseh.bsky.social
2. like + re-post this post (extra entry for tagging a friend)
3. Winners ann. Feb. 10 at 9 am

#kidlit
#cankidlit
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January 27, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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debbieohi.com
It's a tough time to be a debut book creator. If you are a *debut* #KidLit author, illustrator, or author/illus with a new book, pls reply with ONE post that incl. your book cover, author/illustrator names, launch date, LINK to where people can find more info etc.

Pls help boost? #KidLit #EduSky
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Alt: Simple cartoon blog character smiling, hugging a book, jumping up and down. Text floating above head reads "new book" with tiny red hearts floating up.
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January 10, 2025 at 10:59 PM
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#KidLitLaunches
debbieohi.com Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · Jan 14
If you have a #KidLit book launching Jan.13-19, 2025, reply w/ your book cover (with alt text), title, author & illustrator, publisher, launch date, link to where people can find more info.

Pls add good karma to universe by helping to boost! It's a tough time to be launching books. #BookBirthday
An illustrated graphic with a textured blue and yellow background featuring scattered books and small blue hearts. The text reads: "KidLit Book Launches, Jan. 13–19, 2025." Additional text in smaller font says, "If you have a children’s book launching during this week, please reply with your book in one post (use alt text with images)." Artwork by Debbie Ridpath Ohi (DebbieOhi.com).
January 15, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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spencerbmiller.bsky.social
NEW Top Grade videos are up at topgradebooks.ca. Come check out some books with me!
Top Grade - CanLit for the Classroom49th Kids: Thousands of Canadian-authored kids and YA books
CanLit for the Classroom
topgradebooks.ca
November 24, 2024 at 12:40 AM
lorettagarbutt.bsky.social
November was filled with students and a lot of fun. 💙💚Thank you to COUNTY KIDS READ for the opportunity to share with schools in Picton, Ontario. @authorsbooking.bsky.social @kidsbookcentre.bsky.social @canscaip.bsky.social
November 29, 2024 at 11:44 PM