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In celebration of #BUTTERFLYSEA, my hubby gifted me this 🦋 pin, which I think, looks good with everything!

A picture book about siblings and nature exploration, Butterfly Sea will be released in just a few weeks! Eeep!
#Cankidlit #SCBWICanadaWest #CWILLBC

*a portion of proceeds to reforestation
January 5, 2026 at 5:20 PM
Happy 2026!
It’s oddly warm on Vancouver Island, so here is an image from a snowier place to wish you a happy start to the year. #kidlitartpostcardday #newyearsday #backpacklights #winter #snowynight #scbwicanadawest #canadawestillustrators
www.annelyso.com
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January 2, 2026 at 1:17 AM
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! December is here and it’s time to get festive! Im an illustrator living on the beautiful westcoast of Canada, and love drawing whimsical animals!
🎨 portfolio: www.mhbabin.com

#kidlitart #winterillustration #artist #scbwicanadawest #illustrator
December 4, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day. Hang your laundry for some fresh smelling cozy wear!

www.annelyso.com

#scbwicanadawest #uglysweater #clothesline #winterillustration
December 4, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Sadly, a great Canadian children's writer has passed away, Norma Charles. A wonderful writer and a wonderful person. She spoke at one of our #SCBWICanadaWest events years ago. bookcentre.ca/blogs/indust... @scbwicanadawest.bsky.social
In memoriam: Norma Charles
It is with great sadness that we share with you that children's book author Norma Charles passed away on August 19 after an illness. Born in St. Boniface, Manitoba, Norma moved to the west coast when ...
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September 6, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Don’t you just love #KidLitArtPostcard Day? My name is Deborah Paquette and I am an illustrator and author/illustrator currently seeking representation and/or new projects. You can find my work at: www.deborahpaquette.com
#kidlit #kidlitart #illustration #kidlitpostcard #scbwicanadawest
August 7, 2025 at 7:53 AM
That is so cool! It's a great idea! #scbwiCanadaWest
July 31, 2025 at 1:18 AM

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July 31, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Some of our local libraries teamed up together to hire a writer to essentially mentor whatever writer makes an appointment. I asked her to critique a manuscript. She was very helpful. #scbwicanadawest
July 31, 2025 at 1:05 AM
#scbwicanadawest Thanks for chatting today and please continue the conversation here or seek out other creatives. If you are attending the #scbwisummerconference2025 enjoy and good luck with the portfolio showcase!
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July 31, 2025 at 1:03 AM
This was fun! You can find my portfolio at deborahpaquette.com. I will follow everyone who was in the chat tonight. #scbwicanadawest
Picture Book Illustration Portfolio | Deborah Joy Paquette
Deborah Paquette: Author/Illustrator Picture Book and Children's Book Illustrations, Picture Book Dummies, and Children's Portraits
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July 31, 2025 at 1:02 AM
That sounds interesting, I'd like to hear more about that! #SCBWICanadaWest
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July 31, 2025 at 1:00 AM
A6 - Kids comics unite is a good support group for graphic novelist. #SCBWICanadaWest
July 31, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Also, today I utilized the services of my local writer-in-residence. If you have never done that, I highly recommend it! Such a positive experience. #scbwicanadawest
July 31, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Q7-Please keep in touch here are find each other in other online and in person venues.
Let’s do this again!
Share your social media, website, or contact below.
(Yes, also not an actual question!)
#scbwicanadawest
July 31, 2025 at 12:57 AM
If you are looking for comp titles, NoveList K-8 is a fantastic resource. You can access it through your local library. Titles you search for have a “reads-like” search feature. #scbwicanadawest
July 31, 2025 at 12:56 AM
July 31, 2025 at 12:54 AM
sit/stand desks are great! I need one of them! I spend way too much time sitting in an office chair.

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July 31, 2025 at 12:54 AM
It's fun to chat like this, isn't it? :D
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July 31, 2025 at 12:53 AM
A5 #scbwicanadawest thanks for inviting canada east
July 31, 2025 at 12:52 AM