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alisonmcgauley.bsky.social
#kidlit #CanKidLit
November 3, 2026 at 1:03 AM
marielaurecouet.bsky.social
#kidlit #cankidlit #kidlitart
#illustrator #designer
#space #spaceship
#StarTrek #StarTrekTNG #sirpatrickstewart
Digital watercolor illustration of a black and red tea cup with four gold pips. The tea cup sits next to a Star Trek: The Next Generation comms badge, both on a thick glass table. The table is in a beige room with a vertical, oblong window. Outside the window you see one brightly shining star among millions in indigo-violet space. We are in the Captain's Quarters on the USS Enterprise because Sir Patrick Stewart, who played Captain Jean-Luc Picard in the TV show Star Trek: The Next Generation, died yesterday and I am so sad.
October 30, 2026 at 11:33 PM
svtworks.bsky.social
#pyi2026 made it to the empathy lecture and we are talking about Anne Shirley. Yay. Whew. Dvp was partially shut down. Mehhhhh. # cankidlit
October 24, 2026 at 2:06 PM
karenautio.bsky.social
📚👍Discover these top quality Fall 🇨🇦 #kidlit books!
@parentclub.bsky.social
@karenautio.bsky.social
@heathercamlot.bsky.social
@mahtabnarsimhan.bsky.social
@nikkibergstresser.bsky.social
@oksanna.bsky.social
@laurabontje.bsky.social
@Reganmacaulay
#CanKidLit #NewBooks #ChildrensBook #IReadCanadian
October 20, 2026 at 3:59 PM
debbieohi.com
SO wonderful to finally be able to hang out with the fabulous @charlenedraws.bsky.social in person! Restaurant ended up kicking us out so they could set up for dinner (we had so much fun we forgot about the time 🤣) #KidLitPals #CanKidLit
Two smiling people holding a pictute book in the street Both are wearing cool weather clothing
October 17, 2026 at 9:50 PM
crystalsmithart.bsky.social
A grove of aspen trees in the fall are just amazing colors—oranges and yellows that glow! 🍂🌟

➽ tinyurl.com/motheraspenb...

(Cover of "Mother Aspen" pb by Annette LeBox, art by me)
#kidlitart #kidlit #kidsbooks #kidsbook #cankidlit #illustration #fall
grove of aspen trees in the fall, bright oranges and reds. A fox and a squirrel hide out in the trees.
October 17, 2026 at 11:59 AM
jennifurart.bsky.social
I have two more book signings for 2026. This Sunday, I will be at Carlingwood Mall. I would love to see you there!
#CAPD, #Health, #wellness, #aging, #Education, #Disability, #InvisibleDisability, #KidLit, #CanKidLit, #ADHD, #Neurodiversity, #ChandraPasma, #AuditoryProcessingDisorder
October 16, 2026 at 7:02 PM
marielaurecouet.bsky.social
Last night I hosted a critique session for illustrator members of the @scbwi.bsky.social. Two people said they were finally attending because they had gained a bit of confidence and one said that they were concerned about getting started.

[Continued in comments]

#kidlit #kidlitart #cankidlit
Photo: Self-portrait as a baby in blue and brown chalk pastel for a weird project I've started.
October 16, 2026 at 1:42 PM
stephaniegibeault.bsky.social
Yay! I finally started an author newsletter. My first one will go out next week, and I would love it if you subscribed.

You'll stay current on my upcoming books, writing workshops, and conferences, signings, and other events.

I hope to see you in your inbox!
#kidlit #CanKidLit
October 13, 2026 at 6:42 PM
svtworks.bsky.social
#writingcommunity #kidlit #cankidlit
October 12, 2026 at 3:20 AM
svtworks.bsky.social
#cankidlit #writingcommunity yay!! isbn are for HUMAN work. NO AI thanks Library and Archives Canada
October 11, 2026 at 6:03 PM
nicolewalker.bsky.social
#cankidlit There’s still time to sign up for this if anyone is interested. The authors and illustrators who presented last year were wonderful.

I can’t believe I had let my membership lapse. They emailed to let me know!!! Automatic Renewal. This is a really great peer/mentor community for Cdns🇨🇦
canscaip.bsky.social The Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illust & Performers. @canscaip.bsky.social · Jul 17
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
October 10, 2026 at 4:21 AM
debbieohi.com
Educators: One great way to help young readers discover new books to read is #SchoolVisits. Thanks to @parentclub.bsky.social for sharing how she discovers books to read, and how hosting an author visit can help inspire young readers. #CanKidLit #EduSky
School visits & book discovery with Caroline Fernandez
Thanks to author @parentclub.bsky.social for her insights!
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October 8, 2026 at 6:11 PM
charlenedraws.bsky.social
I am offering educators free 15-20min readings of HUG? (KidsCan Press) for I READ CANADIAN day on Nov 4. My availability is currently 11am-1pm (12-1230pm is booked).

Email me to book a slot! For more info pls see ireadcanadian.com/day/

#edusky #skybrarians #IReadCanadianDay #CanKidLit
image showing the cover of HUG? by Charlene Chua. Text reads Free readings. Free virtual readings by author-illustrator Charlene Chua for i Read Canadian day Nov 4. Limited spots.
October 8, 2026 at 3:34 PM
debbieohi.com
I'm Debbie Ridpath Ohi, #CanKidLit author & illustrator. Here's what I'm working on now. I am social blogging in the Atmosphere; browse this page for recent posts. See my Links page for news & blog list.

Want to show your support? Pls consider buying or posting about one of my books? Thank you! ♥️
An illustration of a smiling person with dark, shoulder-length hair, seated cross-legged on a stack of colourful books titled I Want to Read ALL the Books, Where Are My Books?, Sam & Eva, I'm Bored, Gurple and Preen, I'm Worried, and I Love to Read. The person holds a blue book to their chest. Next to them, a white dog with a blue collar holds another book in its mouth while sitting on a smaller stack of books. Text at the top right reads "Blogging in the Atmosphere: Debbieohi.com/links" and at the bottom right reads "@debbieohi."
October 4, 2026 at 12:10 PM
marielaurecouet.bsky.social
We just learned that my first picture book, Butterfly Sea, won a Reader's Favorite Illustration Award! We also won a Silver Medal in the Children: Coming of Age category! High fives to author @booksbycindy.bsky.social and to the @tielmourpress.bsky.social team!

#kidlit #cankidlit #kidlitart
Cover of picture book Butterfly Sea sporting a gold Reader's Favorite Illustration Award seal. The cover, illustrated in digital watercolor, is of two sisters, the younger one in underwear and a blue blanket, rests her head on her older's sister's lap. The older sister wears a blue t-shirt, pink floral pants, and a brown photographer's vest. There is an old camera hanging from her neck. The kids are Mi'kmaq. They sit in grass and flowers with the sea in the background.
October 2, 2026 at 2:03 PM
nicoleallin.bsky.social
Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day, everyone! I'm Nicole Allin, a Vancouver-based illustrator open to new #kidlit projects spooky or otherwise in 2026 & 2027 (and who is also seeking representation)!

🎨 www.allinart.net

#kidlitart #art #illustration #CanKidLit
A group of trick or treaters trotting down a house's steps happily wave goodbye to the generous adult who just gave the kids a ton of candy. The kids are dressed as classic movie monsters- a witch, werewolf, Frankenstein, Dracula and a ghost- while the adult is wearing a classic slasher movie monster costume complete with hockey mask.
October 2, 2026 at 1:56 AM
marielaurecouet.bsky.social
Hey, it's #kidlitartpostcard day! This image is from my second picture book, coming out this month!

Are you still reading? Are you an agent? Are you an art director? Let's see about working together! ml.couet@gmail.com

#cankidlit #kidlit #kidlitart #illustration #illustrator #design #designer
A blond haired brother wearing an orange t-shirt and brown shorts holds hands with his blond sister, who is wearing a red dress and an orange sea anemone head band. They are both wearing green flippers, masks, and snorkel tube while floating in space above the Earth, which takes up most of the image. The moon is rising beyond the horizon of the Earth and stars are in the dark blue background. The work is painted in digital watercolor. Marie-Laure is written over a cloudy part of the earth in jumbled letters next to the text "Picture Book Illustrator, ml.couet@gmail.com, marielaurecouet.myportfolio.com."
October 1, 2026 at 2:31 PM
andyleblanc83.bsky.social
Two of 12 stories in Sleepytime Tales are ideal for October

“A Not So Spooky Story”
and
“The Fearsome Four and the Yellow Pumpkin”

Meet the author: Oct 10th, Chapters Indigo on Innes, Orleans.

Amazon, Audible, Kobo and Ottawa bookstores
FocusSpede.ca for more

#CanKidLit #KidLit #audiobook
Image shows Sleepytime Tales cover, and author Andy LeBlanc with October reading suggestions from the book. A Not So Spooky Story and Fearsome Four and the Yellow Pumpkin. Also, meet the author October 10th from noon to 3pm at Chapters Indigo on Innes
October 1, 2026 at 1:51 PM
svtworks.bsky.social
Getting ready to go. Sent my manuscript for the crit. Yay!! Break time with fun people #cankidlit @canscaip.bsky.social
canscaip.bsky.social The Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illust & Performers. @canscaip.bsky.social · Jul 17
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
September 28, 2026 at 11:54 PM
alisonmcgauley.bsky.social
Let's celebrate #fall with Kenzie's Little Tree, a #book that features #family time throughout the #seasons!

#kidlit #cankidlit #EduSky
@westwoodcreative.bsky.social
@orcabook.bsky.social @picturebookseh.bsky.social
ALT: The title reads, Let's Celebrate Fall with Kenzie's Little Tree! We see a picture of the front cover of the picture book Kenzie's Little Tree by Alison McGauley & Emilie Leduc, the Indigo logo, and a picture of Kenzie with her at the pumpkin farm. At the bottom, the graphic reads, Indigo Guelph What: Author Visit with Alison McGauley Where: Indigo Guelph 435 Stone Road West When: Saturday, October 3, 10:30-3:30
September 28, 2026 at 6:08 PM
crystalsmithart.bsky.social
Happy first day of fall, y'all!! 🍂🐌🍄‍🟫🦇

(From "Mother Aspen" PB—pics/me, w/b Annette LeBox)

#fall #firstdayoffall #kidlit #kidlitart #kidsbook #kidlitartist #cankidlit
Fall scene in an aspen forest with yellow and orange leaves, different kinds of mushrooms (white, brown, red), a snail, and bats flying in the distance.
September 23, 2026 at 4:08 PM
jennifurart.bsky.social
Another book signing has been booked for 'What Did You Say? A book about Central Auditory Processing Disorder".
#CAPD, #Health, #wellness, #aging, #Education, #Disability, #InvisibleDisability, #KidLit, #CanKidLit, #ADHD, #Neurodiversity, #ChandraPasma, #AuditoryProcessingDisorder
September 22, 2026 at 6:28 PM
stephaniegibeault.bsky.social
Happy dog week! 🐕🐶❤️
Celebrate by doing something fun with a dog or perhaps you might like to pre-order my latest picture book entitled TALK TO THE DOG (illustrated by Madi Wong, from @sourcebooks.bsky.social). It's all about reading dog body language and staying safe around dogs.
#kidlit #cankidlit
cover of the children's book Talk to the Dog with the words Woof and Happy Dog Week above and Out May 4, 2027 and available for pre-order now below
September 21, 2026 at 4:01 PM
jennifurart.bsky.social
My next Book Signing is at Indigo Pinecrest from 11am to 2pm!
#CAPD, #Education, #InvisibleDisability, #KidLit, #CanKidLit, #Neurodiversity, #ChandraPasma, #AuditoryProcessingDisorder
September 19, 2026 at 11:44 PM