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Alison McGauley @alisonmcgauley.bsky.social · 20h

Cozy up with a warm drink and enjoy this stack of new books by members of @picturebookseh.bsky.social!
#kidlit #EduSky #CanKidLit #picturebooks #librarians

The title reads Fall Releases. We see the covers of the new Canadian picture books along with the Picture Books, Eh! graphic and black and white graphics of corn, a pumpkin, leaves and a mug of tea.

Little Hearts in the Snow - Andrew Katz, Juliana Léveillé-Trudel and Joseph Sherman

I'm a Big Rig! - Nancy Cohen and Claire Manning

Butterfly Sea - Cynthia Mackey and Marie-Laure Couet

Charlotte's New Moccasins - Jenn Moudahi and Rhael McGregot

Burst Your Bubble! - Joyce Grant and Jan Dolby

Just in Case - Megan Clendenan and Brittany Cicchese

Levi's Gift - Kathy Stinson and Ellie Arscott

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Picture books, eh! @picturebookseh.bsky.social · 19h

Looking forward to these fall books!

#cankidlit #kidlit

Alison McGauley @alisonmcgauley.bsky.social · 20h

Cozy up with a warm drink and enjoy this stack of new books by members of @picturebookseh.bsky.social!
#kidlit #EduSky #CanKidLit #picturebooks #librarians

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Joyce Grant @jgcanada.bsky.social · 1d

Can I ask a favour? If your child used TKN and "taught" you something they learned from one of our news articles, could you please DM or email me? Thank you!

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Picture books, eh! @picturebookseh.bsky.social · 1d

Oooo, spook-tastic!

Casey Lyall @caseylyall.bsky.social · 1d

Very excited to see Vampire Jam Sandwich on this list of Sweetly Spooky Stories for Halloween from Kirkus Reviews! Check out the full list for some awesome recommendations: www.kirkusreviews.com/book-lists/s...

Sweetly Spooky Stories for Halloween | Kirkus Reviews

Weekly book lists of exciting new releases, bestsellers, classics, and more. The lists are curated by the editors of Kirkus Reviews.

www.kirkusreviews.com

Picture books, eh! @picturebookseh.bsky.social · 2d

Woohoo! It’s a fabulous book!

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Nonfiction workshop alert! Check it out!

Stephanie Gibeault @stephaniegibeault.bsky.social · 2d

Nonfiction needs a hook!🪝
Join me and Sourcebooks editor Anna Luketic on Oct. 14 from 7-8:30 pm for a virtual course with @writersloftma.bsky.social about the importance of hooks in nonfiction. Register here: www.thewritersloft.org/loft-workshops
#kidlit #cankidlit #writingcommunity

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Laura Alary @lauraalary.bsky.social · 2d

October 6-10 is #ScienceLiteracyWeek. As a writer of #Stem #PictureBooks, I am glad to contribute to a better understanding of science among children. #Teachers, here are a few book suggestions! @pajamapress.bsky.social @kidscanpress.bsky.social @ebyrbooks.bsky.social

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 9d

Fabulous Canadian picture books highlighted at tonight's Great Canadian Picture Book Party. Thanks @picturebookseh.bsky.social @canscaip.bsky.social for organizing/hosting! I've posted this video along with a list on my Bookstagram at www.instagram.com/p/DPNQ5T_ilsj/
#CanKidLit #KidLit #PictureBooks

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 9d

Thanks to Canadian songwriter Jadea Kelly for performing live at The Great Canadian Picture Book party tonight! *Loved* her voice, plus she told us she's a fan of #CanKidLit. 🩷 Thanks to @picturebookseh.bsky.social @canscaip.bsky.social for the event.

youtu.be/Nz7efyWmF78?...

‘Start With Sorry’ - Berlin Sessions (Acoustic)

YouTube video by Jadea Kelly

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Joyce Grant @jgcanada.bsky.social · 9d

Another fantastic evening from @picturebookseh.bsky.social -- hearing about a wonderful crop of gorgeous Canadian picture books that have recently hit bookshelves. And great Canadian music! Love, love, love this event

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Picture books, eh! @picturebookseh.bsky.social · 9d

Thanks for being there, Debbie, and for all your support of 🇨🇦 kid lit.

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 9d

Wow!!! Thanks to @picturebookseh.bsky.social & @canscaip.bsky.social for a fantastic event. Each creator read their book & between each book we all had 2 min to take notes or write/post reviews, text chat etc. Brilliant format. And thanks to Jadea Kelly for performing at the end! #KidLit #CanKidLit

Covers of picture books along with logos for Picture Books Eh and Canscaip. Titles include:

My Street Remembers by Karen Krossing and Cathie Jamieson

Vampire Jam Sandwich by Casey Lyall and Nici Gregory

Diaper Kid by Loretta Garbutt and Hayley Lowe

Emerson the Elephant Seal by Ginger Ngo

One Can by Lana Button, Eric Walters and Isabelle Malenfant

You Can’t Tame A Tiger by Stephanie Ellen Sy and Julien Chung

RJ and the Ticking Clock by Ian Duncan and Scot Ritchie

Who Needs the Dark? by Laura Alary and Risa Hugo

Lights at Night by Tasha Hilderman and Maggie Zeng

Yaya and the Dan-tats by Camellia Koo and Phoebe Xiao

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Faith Lapka Richardson @faithr.bsky.social · 9d

So many phenomenal picture books this evening at the CANSCAIP PB event! I got those beautiful story shivers with this one ... thank you for sharing tonight, Laura Alary 🔦 #kidlit #writingcommunity

Picture books, eh! @picturebookseh.bsky.social · 20d

New blog! "Who Needs the Dark?" by Laura Alary @lauraalary.bsky.social

"When I was little I was scared of the dark. Like many children, I imagined shapeless creatures lurking in my closet or under the bed..."

Link to full blog below!

#Cankidlit #kidlit

picturebookseh.weebly.com/blog/who-nee...

Who Needs the Dark? by Laura Alary

Cover of Who Needs the Dark? By Laura Alary. Illustrated by Risa Hugo. Published by Owlkids.

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Ellie Arscott @elliearscott.bsky.social · 9d

Had a great time tonight listening to these great new #cankidlit books on
@picturebookseh.bsky.social Great Canadian Picture Book Party🇨🇦📚!
Check them out and share them widely⭐️⭐️⭐️
@canscaip.bsky.social

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Laura Alary @lauraalary.bsky.social · 12d

Thanks to @picturebookseh.bsky.social for the chance to share some of the story behind the story.

Picture books, eh! @picturebookseh.bsky.social · 20d

New blog! "Who Needs the Dark?" by Laura Alary @lauraalary.bsky.social

"When I was little I was scared of the dark. Like many children, I imagined shapeless creatures lurking in my closet or under the bed..."

Link to full blog below!

#Cankidlit #kidlit

picturebookseh.weebly.com/blog/who-nee...

Who Needs the Dark? by Laura Alary

Cover of Who Needs the Dark? By Laura Alary. Illustrated by Risa Hugo. Published by Owlkids.

picturebookseh.weebly.com

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Picture books, eh! @picturebookseh.bsky.social · 12d

So looking forward to hearing My Street Remembers!

Karen Krossing @karenkrossing.com · 12d

Please join me & 9 creators at the Summer Edition of the Great Canadian Picture Book Party on Sept 29 @ 7pm ET. Hosted by @picturebookseh.bsky.social & @canscaip.bsky.social. Zoom sign up: www.canscaip.org/event-6332525. Hear new picture books presented by their creators! See you there, eh!

Picture books, eh! @picturebookseh.bsky.social · 26d

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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Alison McGauley @alisonmcgauley.bsky.social · 14d

Kenzie and her family love adventuring in the fall & through all the seasons of the year!

Come get your signed copy of Kenzie's Little Tree & enjoy the seasonal adventures with your family or students!
#kidlit #EduSky @picturebookseh.bsky.social @pb25vibes.bsky.social @westwoodcreative.bsky.social

I’m looking forward to chatting with folks at Indigo Milton, Saturday, October 4th from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

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Cynthia Mackey, If a 🐝 Lands On Your Toe Now Available @booksbycindy.bsky.social · 14d

I’ve seen the cover art and it’s GORGEOUS! I’m so excited to share the cover reveal with you all. 🎉 🦋 🌊 🐚 🌼 🏴‍☠️ 🧜‍♀️ #libsky #edusky #cankidlit #kidlitmegafeed Thank you, @marielaurecouet.bsky.social 🙏🏼

@tielmourpress.bsky.social @picturebookseh.bsky.social @cwillbc.bsky.social

Poster with blue butterfly on pink background with publishers marketplace announcement for Butterfly Sea, a picture book by Cynthia Mackey and Marie-Laure Couët

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Picture books, eh! @picturebookseh.bsky.social · 13d

Can’t wait to hear your story, Casey!

Casey Lyall @caseylyall.bsky.social · 13d

Join us for the summer edition of the Great Canadian Picture Book Party this Monday at 7 pm! I'll be bringing the spooky fun with a reading of Vampire Jam Sandwich! Hope to see you there! (Write to [email protected] for the link!)

Picture books, eh! @picturebookseh.bsky.social · 26d

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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Casey Lyall @caseylyall.bsky.social · 13d

Join us for the summer edition of the Great Canadian Picture Book Party this Monday at 7 pm! I'll be bringing the spooky fun with a reading of Vampire Jam Sandwich! Hope to see you there! (Write to [email protected] for the link!)

Picture books, eh! @picturebookseh.bsky.social · 26d

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 · 15d

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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Alison McGauley @alisonmcgauley.bsky.social · 16d

@picturebookseh.bsky.social
@orcabook.bsky.social #kidlit #EduSky #CanKidLit

PB25Vibes @pb25vibes.bsky.social · 17d

Today’s Author Spotlight is on @alisonmcgauley.bsky.social !!! She loves Ragdoll
cats, writing, and creating! Check out her new book, Kenzie’s Little Tree, which helps young readers learn more how to love and support a loved one, who may experience a chronic illness.

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Karen Krossing @karenkrossing.com · 17d

Join Willie Poll and me at Toronto WOTS on Saturday, September 27 at 1:35 pm for a fun-filled storytime event! David Pecaut Square, 215 King St W in Toronto.
#TorontoWOTS #WOTS2025 #MeetMeAtWOTS
@groundwoodbooks.bsky.social @picturebookseh.bsky.social

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Karen Krossing @karenkrossing.com · 19d

You can listen to an interview with Cathie Jamieson & me on CBC/Radio's Up North with Jonathan Pinto! I was also interviewed on CBC’s Here & Now Toronto, & you can find the link to both interviews below. We’re grateful for this positive attention for MY STREET REMEMBERS!
Link: lnk.bio/KarenKrossing

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Picture books, eh! @picturebookseh.bsky.social · 20d

New blog! "Who Needs the Dark?" by Laura Alary @lauraalary.bsky.social

"When I was little I was scared of the dark. Like many children, I imagined shapeless creatures lurking in my closet or under the bed..."

Link to full blog below!

#Cankidlit #kidlit

picturebookseh.weebly.com/blog/who-nee...

Who Needs the Dark? by Laura Alary

Cover of Who Needs the Dark? By Laura Alary. Illustrated by Risa Hugo. Published by Owlkids.

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