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The Canadian Society of Children’s Authors, Illustrators and Performers (CANSCAIP) is a national arts service organization dedicated to supporting the creation of Canadian literature and performance for young audiences. https://canscaip.org/
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REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
Canada's community of children's writers, illustrators, performers and publishers gathers annually for PYI. We invite you to join us for this inspiring day of craft, business, and networking.

canscaip.org/PYI-Conference
REGISTRATION IS OPEN! CANSCAIP has hosted this highly regarded professional development conference for more than 40 years. Canada's community of children's writers, illustrators, performers and publishers gathers annually for PYI. We invite you to join us for this inspiring day of craft, business, and networking. https://canscaip.org/PYI-Conference
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No-Homework Online Critique Groups:
Picture Book Edition

Saturday October 10
12-3:00pm ET

If you’d like peer feedback on a Picture Book story, we invite you to join us.

Register via CANSCAIP member/friend portal: canscaip.org
No-Homework Online Critique Groups: Picture Book Edition Saturday October 10 12-3:00pm ET CANSCAIP is delighted to announce the second No-Homework Online Critique Groups: Picture Book Edition. If you’d like peer feedback on a Picture Book story, we invite you to join us. This a free event for CANSCAIP Friends and Members. Register via CANSCAIP member/friend portal: https://canscaip.org/
September 22, 2026 at 5:41 PM
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Don't miss: Sara Gillingham in the CANSCAIP #PYI2026 session "Think like a designer to be found as an illustrator"

Catch PYI in person in Toronto
Or Livestream (from wherever you are)
Or enjoy the recorded sessions on your own schedule

Register: canscaip.org/PYI-Conference
Don't miss: Sara Gillingham in the CANSCAIP #PYI2026 session "Think like a designer to be found as an illustrator" Catch PYI in person in Toronto Or Livestream (from wherever you are) Or enjoy the recorded sessions on your own schedule Register: https://canscaip.org/PYI-Conference
September 21, 2026 at 3:57 PM
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Don't miss!

JOYCE GRANT & ANDREA CURTIS

Non-fiction: From Hook to Book in 7 Steps

Register: canscaip.org/PYI-Conference

#kidlit #PYI2026
Don't miss! JOYCE GRANT & ANDREA CURTIS Non-fiction: From Hook to Book in 7 Steps Have a great idea for a non-fiction book? In this engaging presentation, two award-winning, non-fiction children's book authors offer 7 practical steps to help you go from idea to bookshelf. They'll discuss how the process is different from fiction, give you some expert-level pointers, and help you sculpt a winning pitch. Register: https://canscaip.org/PYI-Conference #kidlit #PYI2026
September 15, 2026 at 5:26 PM
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Thank you to our EDITOR'S TALK panel at the Monthly Membership Meeting this month -> Catherine Dorton, Amanda Sun, and Anita Yasuda.
Thank you to our EDITOR'S TALK panel at the Monthly Membership Meeting this month -> Catherine Dorton, Amanda Sun, and Anita Yasuda.
September 10, 2026 at 5:16 PM
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Publishing Panel

Gain invaluable insights into what publishers are looking for, how the submission process really works, and tips for navigating the path to publication.

Erin Haggett, Ali McDonald, Gayna Theophilus, Yasemin Ucar

Register: canscaip.org/PYI-Conference
Publishing Panel Join industry experts for an engaging panel discussion that pulls back the curtain on today's children's book market! Gain invaluable insights into what publishers are looking for, how the submission process really works, and tips for navigating the path to publication. Erin Haggett, Ali McDonald, Gayna Theophilus, Yasemin Ucar Register: https://canscaip.org/PYI-Conference
September 8, 2026 at 4:24 PM
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Please join us at the Fall Edition of our
ONLINE WRITING RETREAT

Saturday, September 19, 2026

ALL TIME ZONES:
PT 8am–6pm | MT 9am–7pm
CT 10am–8pm | ET 11am–9pm
AT 12pm–10pm | NL 12:30pm–10:30pm

REGISTER via the member/friend portal on the CANSCAIP website

#canscaip #writingretreat
Please join us at the Fall Edition of our ONLINE WRITING RETREAT Saturday, September 19, 2026 ALL TIME ZONES: PT 8am–6pm | MT 9am–7pm CT 10am–8pm | ET 11am–9pm AT 12pm–10pm | NL 12:30pm–10:30pm We are excited to CONNECT, CREATE & SHARE with writers and illustrators from coast to coast to coast, at the FALL EDITION of our popular self-guided ONLINE WRITING RETREAT. Our goals for the day include providing a safe and welcoming space to meet, work, and build community. REGISTER via the member/friend portal on the CANSCAIP website NOTE: When you register for the Writing Retreat, you'll be sent a confirmation email with the Zoom link. The confirmation email also includes a schedule for the Online Writing Retreat. WHAT TO BRING: Your work in progress, ideas, questions, challenges. WHY: The gift of dedicated writing time and connecting with other writers.
September 6, 2026 at 4:40 PM
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EDITORS TALK: We’re excited to hear from two Canadian freelance editors with more than 20 years of combined publishing experience. Catherine Dorton and Amanda SunAuthor Anita Yasuda will be the moderator for their discussion.

Register via the CANSCAIP member/friend portal
EDITORS TALK: We’re excited to hear from two Canadian freelance editors with more than 20 years of combined publishing experience. Catherine Dorton and Amanda SunAuthor Anita Yasuda will be the moderator for their discussion. Register via the CANSCAIP member/friend portal
September 3, 2026 at 1:58 PM
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Children's book authors and illustrators!

Register for Packaging Your Imagination (PYI) - a professional conference designed to help improve your craft and make industry connections.

* Learn from publishers, editors, agents, authors, and illustrators
* Build skills
** Attend in person or online.
Children's book authors and illustrators - beginners and experienced! Write. Illustrate. Get Inspired. Register for Packaging Your Imagination (PYI) - a professional conference designed to help you improve your craft and make meaningful industry connections. * Learn from publishers, editors, agents, authors, and illustrators * Build your skills and grow your publishing network * Invest in your creativity ** Attend in person or online. Take the next step in your publishing journey.
September 2, 2026 at 6:22 PM
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CANSCAIP is hiring!

Job description: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
CANSCAIP is hiring!
September 1, 2026 at 1:53 PM
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Don't miss the picture book trio session at #PYI2026 - crafting authentic picture books.

Register for in-person, live stream or recordings: canscaip.org/PYI-Conference
Don't miss the picture book trio session at #PYI2026 - crafting authentic picture books. Register for in-person, live stream or recordings: https://canscaip.org/PYI-Conference
August 25, 2026 at 10:10 PM
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@picturebookseh.bsky.social —a co-promotional group of Canadian picture book authors and illustrators—is hosting The Great Canadian Picture Book Party via Zoom!

The event will take place Mon Aug 31 at 7pm.

Register via the CANSCAIP member/friend portal and you will be sent a zoom link.
August 24, 2026 at 6:15 PM
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There are "learning paths" for both authors and illustrators at CANSCIP #PYI2026

Check out the speakers and sessions (a very jam packed day of professional development).

Attend in person, via live stream, or get the recordings to watch later.

Register: canscaip.org/PYI-Conference
There are "learning paths" for both authors and illustrators at CANSCIP #PYI2026 Check out the speakers and sessions (a very jam packed day of professional development). Attend in person, via live stream, or get the recordings to watch later. Spread the word to your author and illustrator friends, students, and colleagues. Register today: https://canscaip.org/PYI-Conference There are "learning paths" for both authors and illustrators at CANSCIP #PYI2026 Check out the speakers and sessions (a very jam packed day of professional development). Attend in person, via live stream, or get the recordings to watch later. Spread the word to your author and illustrator friends, students, and colleagues. Register today: https://canscaip.org/PYI-Conference
August 23, 2026 at 5:53 PM
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Join children's book creators from across Canada and the U.S. at Packaging Your Imagination (PYI) - a professional conference designed to help you improve your craft, receive professional feedback, and make meaningful industry connections.

Register today: canscaip.org/PYI-Conference

#kidlit
Write. Illustrate. Get Inspired. Join children's book creators from across Canada and the U.S. at Packaging Your Imagination (PYI) - a professional conference designed to help you improve your craft, receive professional feedback, and make meaningful industry connections. * Learn from publishers, editors, agents, authors, and illustrators * Build your skills and grow your publishing network * Invest in your creativity ** Attend in person or online. Take the next step in your publishing journey. Register today: https://canscaip.org/PYI-Conference
August 23, 2026 at 5:49 PM
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REMINDER: CANSCAIP Friends and Members across Canada are invited to an online Social Hour via Zoom on Sunday, August 23 at 3:00pm ET.

Register for the event via the CANSCAIP member portal.
REMINDER: CANSCAIP Friends and Members across Canada are invited to an online Social Hour via Zoom on Sunday, August 23 at 3:00pm ET. Register for the event via the CANSCAIP member portal.
August 17, 2026 at 5:33 PM
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Canadian Children's Book Authors, Illustrators, and Performers - consider joining CANSCAIP and enjoy the benefits of membership and our kidlit community

canscaip.org/JoinCANSCAIP
Canadian Children's Book Authors, Illustrators, and Performers - consider joining CANSCAIP and enjoy the benefits of membership and our kidlit community https://canscaip.org/JoinCANSCAIP
August 17, 2026 at 1:17 PM
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BREAKING IN PANEL

The Breaking-In Panel features newly published authors discussing how they became traditionally published and/or acquired agents, and sharing info and tips to inspire and motivate other aspiring authors in the audience.

Register today: canscaip.org/PYI-Conference
BREAKING IN PANEL The Breaking-In Panel features newly published authors discussing how they became traditionally published and/or acquired agents, and sharing info and tips to inspire and motivate other aspiring authors in the audience. Everyone has a different publishing journey to share! Sadé Smith, Delano Brown, Ian Duncan, Howie Shia, Tamla T. Young Register today: https://canscaip.org/PYI-Conference
August 14, 2026 at 2:01 PM
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CANSCAIP Friends and Members across Canada are invited to an online Social Hour via Zoom on Sunday, August 23 @3:00pm ET.

We hope you'll join us at this online meet-and-greet.
Please REGISTER for the event (see member email today)

#CANSCAIP
August 4, 2026 at 6:41 PM
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Write. Illustrate. Get Inspired.

* Learn from publishers, editors, agents, authors, and illustrators
* Build your skills and grow your publishing network
* Invest in your creativity
** Attend in person or online.

Register today: canscaip.org/PYI-Conference

#kidlit #publishing
July 30, 2026 at 8:57 PM
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The #PYI2026 one-to-one evaluations fill up every single year. Don't hesitate to book your one-to-one as spots are very limited - both in-person and livestream.

Additional cost to CANSCAIP PYI registration: canscaip.org/PYI-Conference

#kidlit #writingconference
The #PYI2026 one-to-one evaluations fill up every single year. Don't hesitate to book your one-to-one as spots are very limited - both in-person and livestream. For an additional $85, you can have a 15-minute meeting with a publishing professional who has evaluated your manuscript (1,000 words) or illustration portfolio (10 images). A One-to-One can be added to PYI In Person OR PYI Livestream. A One-to-One is a verbal evaluation, without written notes. We are not able to take requests for specific evaluators. We assign the One-to-One evaluators based on the manuscript's reading level (Picture Book, Young Adult, Middle Grade, etc.). PYI In Person One-to-Ones are at the PYI venue on Sat Oct 24 scheduled from 5-8pm ET. PYI Livestream One-to-Ones are via Zoom two weeks after the conference, on Sat Nov 7 scheduled from 2-5pm ET. Additional cost to CANSCAIP PYI registration: https://canscaip.org/PYI-Conference
July 27, 2026 at 7:49 PM
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LOOK at the line up for #PYI2026! It is a knowledge-packed schedule full of experts on creating children's books - both on the author and illustrator paths.

For the full bios and session details - please visit our website: canscaip.org/PYI-Conference

Which sessions peak your interest?

#kidlit
LOOK at the line up for #PYI2026! It is a knowledge-packed schedule full of experts on creating children's books - both on the author and illustrator paths. For the full bios and session details - please visit our website: https://canscaip.org/PYI-Conference Which sessions peak your interest? #kidlit LOOK at the line up for #PYI2026! It is a knowledge-packed schedule full of experts on creating children's books - both on the author and illustrator paths. For the full bios and session details - please visit our website: https://canscaip.org/PYI-Conference Which sessions peak your interest? #kidlit
July 27, 2026 at 7:44 PM
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Don't miss Lynn Scurfield: Creating & Depicting Emotion Through Illlustration

At #PYI2026

Available in person (in Toronto) and live stream (anywhere you have internet connection)

Register:https://canscaip.org/PYI-Conference

#kidlit #writingconference
Don't miss Lynn Scurfield: Creating & Depicting Emotion Through Illlustration At #PYI2026 Available in person (in Toronto) and live stream (anywhere you have internet connection) Register:https://canscaip.org/PYI-Conference
July 24, 2026 at 4:35 PM
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You know someone who would love the Packaging Your Imagination Conference. Tag them below and help us fill the room with the people who are interested in creating children's books.

#PYI2026
You know someone who would love the Packaging Your Imagination Conference. Tag them below and help us fill the room with the people who are interested in creating children's books. #PYI2026
July 21, 2026 at 1:51 PM
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Registration is open for #pyi2026

When you register for either PYI IN PERSON or for PYI LIVESTREAM you choose 1 session in each time slot, for a total of 4 of the 12 sessions.

SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, October 24

REGISTER TODAY: canscaip.org/PYI-Conference

#kidlit
Registration is open for #pyi2026 When you register for either PYI IN PERSON (in downtown Toronto) or for PYI LIVESTREAM (the live conference in real time on your computer), you choose 1 session in each time slot, for a total of 4 of the 12 sessions. ALL registrations also include the 2 keynote speakers. At no extra charge, attendees for both PYI options get recordings of all 12 sessions plus the 2 keynotes. The PYI recordings will be sent in November. SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, October 24 REGISTER TODAY: https://canscaip.org/PYI-Conference
July 21, 2026 at 1:43 PM
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REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
Canada's community of children's writers, illustrators, performers and publishers gathers annually for PYI. We invite you to join us for this inspiring day of craft, business, and networking.

canscaip.org/PYI-Conference
REGISTRATION IS OPEN! CANSCAIP has hosted this highly regarded professional development conference for more than 40 years. Canada's community of children's writers, illustrators, performers and publishers gathers annually for PYI. We invite you to join us for this inspiring day of craft, business, and networking. https://canscaip.org/PYI-Conference
July 17, 2026 at 3:02 PM
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Writers and illustrators - learn more about Canadian Society of Children’s Authors, Illustrators and Performers (CANSCAIP)

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#kidlit
‪Caroline Fernandez‬ ‪@parentclub.bsky.social‬ · 10s Writers and illustrators - learn more about Canadian Society of Children’s Authors, Illustrators and Performers (CANSCAIP) canscaip.org #kidlit
June 24, 2026 at 10:28 PM