There was a lovely calm I felt reading THE BLUE CANOE by Sheryl McFarlane & illus by @layleswo From Familius Raincoast Books #nature #newbaby canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2024/07/the-bl… (Too bad it didn't last as I again tried to work out getting posts sent to readers, via MailerLite 😵‍💫)

📣 For all our #illustrator friends — TD Summer Reading Club/Club de lecture d'été TD is looking for their 2025 artist! This year's theme is Around the World. 🌍 Apply by August 1st — learn more here: tinyurl.com/365wztws

Today is International Friendship Day! What book would you love to read with your best friend? We’re reading: 🛸 GREETINGS, FLOOF!, written by C. J. Hong and illustrated by A. J. Smith 🐅 IS THIS A TIGER?, written and illustrated by Elina Ellis. Pre-order now!

Save the Date and Spread the Word!!Bring the family and join me Sun Sept 8th- Grandparents Day!!!! @burlonlibrary Storytime fun to celebrate my new book, MY GRAMMIE’S HOUSE (Tundra Books ) #familytime #familyevent #freefamilyfun #newbookforkids #libraryevents

Just rec'd copies of our board books soon to be distributed free to thousands of kids by Dolly Parton's Imagination Library -- my Upsy-Daisy, Baby! (illus #AshleyBarron) in December '24 and #GeraldValerio's Canadian Animals in Colour in Oct '24. Thrilling! Owlkids Publishing Picture books, eh!

Dropped into my amazing local independent children's book store, Mabel's Fables, and signed copies of my MG picture book SAME HERE: THE DIFFERENCES WE SHARE (illus #SophieCasson), recently released in paperback! #backtoschool Owlkids Publishing Picture books, eh! SCBWI Canada East #diversity

Want to write for kids? Join me Saturday at Mississauga Library Mississauga Literary Festival! I’m excited to talk about how to start, how to edit and how to finish your picture book. eventbrite.ca/e/mississauga-… A Different Drummer Books CANSCAIP Picture books, eh!

Our very own Karen Li will be on the CANSCAIP publishing panel!🎉

Seeing SEE YOU LATER, ALLIGATOR!’s Scholastic Canada Book Fair debut and this message from school librarian extraordinaire😍Mrs. Julien-Sullivan - this made my day! Thank you so much!!

SUNDAY!!!!!!! Please join us at #WordontheStreet at Queen’s Park Sep. 29 4-4:45pm ET in #Toronto The Word On The Street Lorimer Kids & Teens kern carter Kevin heronJones Wanda Taylor Orca Book Publishers PenguinRandomHouseCA HarperCollinsCa

Heartwarming to see my new Picture Book getting this attention! Published in time for Islamic Heritage Month and Remembrance Day!

Want to introduce children to amazing architect Antoni Gaudi through an imaginative story and amazing illustrations? They'll love meeting Carmen and her dragon in my #picturebook Carmen and the House that Gaudi Built (Owlkids Publishing)! Casa Batlló | Gaudí Barcelona #architects Picture books, eh!

One of our conference favourites! “Breaking-In Panel” with newly published #kidlit creators 𝕁𝕚𝕝𝕝𝕚𝕒𝕟 𝔻𝕠𝕓𝕤𝕠𝕟 Rosena Fung @pritimaheshwari7 @mxronnieriley everywhere else, host Andrew Katz JACKIE'S DRAWING MAY 2025 . PACKAGING YOUR IMAGINATION #PYI2024 In-person & recorded options. Info: canscaip.org/PYI-Conference

Tomorrow is #ireadcanadianday What will you be reading? I Read Canadian 🇨🇦 Picture books, eh!

🌟I’m so excited to be featured in the CANSCAIP winter newsletter for our upcoming #picturebook, KENZIE’S LITTLE TREE! 🌸KENZIE’S LITTLE TREE hits shelves in less than 3 months! Orca Book Publishers Westwood Creative Artists Picture books, eh! PB25Vibes #kidlit #chronicillness

☃️In Kenzie’s Little, Kenzie’s family loves playing in the snow. 🧣What #family fun are you planning this #winter? ❄️For ideas, check out: mamasfacingforward.com/2024/12/01/cho… #kidlit #chronicillness