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Westwood Creative Artists @westwoodcreative.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

It is our honour to congratulate WCA client and veteran Toronto Star crime reporter, Peter Edwards on winning the Tracey Tyler Award from Innocence Canada. . The award is named after the former Star reporter, an advocate for the wrongfully convicted who died in 2012. www.thestar.com/news/gta/vet...

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Veteran Star reporter Peter Edwards wins Tracey Tyler Award from Innocence Canada

Organization that advocates for the wrongfully convicted honours Toronto Star crime reporter with award named after colleague who died in 2012.

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Westwood Creative Artists @westwoodcreative.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Congrats to @davidarobertson.bsky.social for LITTLE SHOES, winner of the 2026 Sheila Barry Best Canadian Picturebook of the Year Award! . A beautifully told and comforting picture book about a boy's journey to overcome the generational trauma of residential schools. . www.vclr.ca/announcing-t...

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Westwood Creative Artists @westwoodcreative.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Deals! Deals! Deals! Congratulations to Sima Samar, Roberta Rich, and Caroline Adderson on their respective book deals 🎉

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Westwood Creative Artists @westwoodcreative.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Deals! Deals! Deals! Congratulations to Yann Martel and @awde.bsky.social on their respective book deals 🎉

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Picture books, eh! @picturebookseh.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

New blog! "Memories & Connection" by @sharigreen.bsky.social based on her #picturebook Savor the Day, illus. by Gabrielle Grant & pub. by Sleeping Bear Press. #kidlit "Intergenerational relationships often find their way into the stories I tell, which doesn’t surprise me at all..." More below!

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Memories & Connections, by Shari Green

Cover and interior art from Savor the Day , by Shari Green, illustrated by Gabby Grant

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Picture books, eh! @picturebookseh.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

New blog! "Reaching Ah Ma's Home" by @gilliansze.bsky.social, about her #picturebook Ah Man's Home, illus. by Leah Hong & pub. by @groundwoodbooks.bsky.social. #kidlit "The earliest draft of Ah Ma’s Home was written in the backseat of a car in 2019..." Read more below!

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Reaching Ah Ma’s Home, by Gillian Sze

Cover for Ah Ma's Home, by Gillian Sze, illustrated by Leah Hong

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Karen Krossing @karenkrossing.com · 09/09/2026

STARTS IN ONE WEEK! FEELING IT: Creating Emotional Depth in Your Novel Online through Whale Rock Workshops Wednesdays, September 16 – October 7, 2026, 7:00-8:30 PM EST We would love to see you there! More Info: www.whalerockworkshops.com/feelingit

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Feeling It | Whale Rock Writing Workshops

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Karen Krossing @karenkrossing.com · 14/09/2026

Thanks to Mark Holtzen for sharing this sighting of THE CLOUD THAT STUCK in the wilds of a Seattle bookstore! I love that it’s with books that will “heal a part of your inner child.” 🥰🌦️ #kidlit @doroleung.bsky.social @charlesbridge.bsky.social

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Roz MacLean @rozdraws.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Happy book birthday to my picture book, Some Body, Every Body! Out today with @bloomsburybooksus.bsky.social ! A book that honours and celebrates bodies of all shapes, sizes, dis/abilities, health and sensory needs and ways of moving through the world! Available wherever books are sold 🌷 #booksky

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Karen Krossing @karenkrossing.com · 18/09/2026

You’ll find me at the Telling Tales Festival on Oct. at 11:15 AM for a Storytime session. I hope to see you there! I’ll be reading THE CLOUD THAT STUCK, illustrated by @doroleung.bsky.social and published by @charlesbridge.bsky.social. This festival has something for every reader! #kidlit

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Laura Bontje | Preorder Marian's Big Dig! @laurabontje.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Preorders are so important to authors, so if you've already ordered Marian's Big Dig, I'd love to thank you! Let me know, and I'll send you stickers and a signed bookplate: tinyurl.com/m2ay43dz What's under Marian's sheet? Find out Oct. 6! @ritchiescot.bsky.social | @groundwoodbooks.bsky.social

"Who wants stickers?" A pile of stickers featuring art from the book Marian's Big Dig and a picture of a fossil are accompanied by a blank bookplate for Laura Bontje to sign.

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Cynthia Mackey, Butterfly Sea, out now! @booksbycindy.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

😭 😭 😭 Thank goodness for libraries!

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Alison McGauley @alisonmcgauley.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

I look forward to joining in the fun at the Adopt a School Program on Saturday, Sept. 26th at Indigo Kitchener! The event runs from 12-5 and includes storytime from local authors. #kidlit #cankidlit @picturebookseh.bsky.social @westwoodcreative.bsky.social @orcabook.bsky.social

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Picture books, eh! @picturebookseh.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Please join us tonight for this cozy reading of new picture books!

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Picture books, eh! @picturebookseh.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Don't miss this wonderful event on Monday, August 31!

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Picture books, eh! @picturebookseh.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Don't miss this wonderful event!

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Picture books, eh! @picturebookseh.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Please join us!

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Alison McGauley @alisonmcgauley.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Picture books, eh! is running the summer 2026 edition of The Great Canadian Picture Book Party on Monday, August 31st at 7pm. Please sign up through CANSCAIP. If you're not a member, message picturebookseh@gmail.com for the link. @picturebookseh.bsky.social #kidlit #CanKidLit

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Alison McGauley @alisonmcgauley.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Beat the heat this weekend! Stop by Indigo Conestoga to say hi and get your signed copies of KENZIE'S LITTLE TREE! #kidlit #CanKidLit @orcabook.bsky.social @westwoodcreative.bsky.social @picturebookseh.bsky.social

The title reads, "Get your signed copies of Kenzie's Little Tree!" We see a photo of Alison McGauley and the from cover of Kenzie's Little Tree. The background is an illustration from the book that features Kenzie eating a popsicle with her family playing at the park in the background. The bottom reads "Beat the Heat at Indigo Conestoga!
Book Signing with Author Alison McGauley
Sunday, July 19th, 11-3"

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Alison McGauley @alisonmcgauley.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

If you’re an SCBWI member, please vote in the final round today! #kidlit #CanKidLit

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Canada Fiction Fest @canadafictionfest.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Day 6 of #FictionFest closes out with a panel discussion on the inspiration behind the book, starting in ten minutes at 8:00pm EDT. Watch it live at: youtube.com/live/Vjt... and check out our schedule to see what's on tomorrow at: FictionFest.ca/events! #BookSky #ReaderSky ⏰📚

Canada Fiction Fest banner image for panel discussion titled "“But What Made You Pick THIS Story?” The Inspiration Behind the Book" featuring authors David Jon Fuller, Ivanka Fear, Arnold Faber, and Jacob Tamlin, and host N.P. Thompson.

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comp_phys_marc @marcusedwards.me · 27/06/2026

Check out these books by Canadian authors (including mine in the science fiction section)! #booksky

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Sue Archer 🍁 @suearcher.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

I'm up at 1:30 Eastern today with @davidjonfuller.bsky.social @yrliu.bsky.social and J.F. Garrard! See you on the stream! 😀

Poster of four fantasy authors, Sue Archer, J.F. Garrard, Y.R. Liu, and David Jon Fuller, announcing author readings at Canada Fiction Fest on June 27th at 1:30 p.m. EDT, hosted by N.P. Thompson.

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'Nathan Burgoine (he/him) @nathanburgoine.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

This is tomorrow! (How did this week go by so fast?) #BookSky I’m going to be reading from one of my queer hi-lo books, and if that sounds like I’m still waffling over which book to read from, then you’d be right on target.

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Dianna Gunn Does (Fictional) Murders 🇨🇦 @diannalgunn.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

I'll be reading with a bunch of other horror writers at 7PM EDT!!! Join ussss to hear an excerpt from Woman of Sorrow and Blood!

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N.P. Thompson 🍁 @nptwrites.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

In about half an hour, @stevewestenra.bsky.social will be hosting our diversity in fiction panel discussion! #booksky ⏰📚 www.youtube.com/live/ib376bQ...

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06-27 Diversity in Fiction: Seeing Ourselves and Each Other in Stories

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Canada Fiction Fest @canadafictionfest.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

It's Day 7 of #FictionFest and we are starting off today with a panel discussion on diversity in fiction, starting in ten minutes at noon EDT! Watch it live at: youtube.com/live/ib3... and find our full event schedule at FictionFest.ca/events #BookSky #ReaderSky #CanadaSky #books #reading

Canada Fiction Fest banner image for panel discussion titled "Diversity in Fiction: Seeing Ourselves and Each Other in Stories" featuring authors Trinity Cunningham, Joanna Lilley, Jennifer Rahn, and Y.R. Liu, and host Steve Hugh Westenra.

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Canada Fiction Fest @canadafictionfest.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

It's DAY 7 of #FictionFest! Today's livestreams are: - 12:00pm EDT panel discussion on diversity in fiction - 1:30pm EDT fantasy author readings - 7:00pm EDT horror author readings Check out our full 2-week schedule of live events at FictionFest.ca/events! 💙📚 ⏰📚 www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

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What's On Today? - YouTube

These are the live Fiction Fest events happening today. Check out our playlists to find livestreams by genre, and head to https://FictionFest.ca/events to fi...

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Alison McGauley @alisonmcgauley.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Thanks for sharing this and for all your work to make Canada Fiction Fest happen!

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N.P. Thompson 🍁 @nptwrites.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Exciting news for one of our #FictionFest authors!

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Alison McGauley @alisonmcgauley.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

KENZIE'S LITTLE TREE is in the final round of voting for a Crystal Kite Award! If you’re a fan & SCBWI member, please vote today! #kidlit #CanKidLit @picturebookseh.bsky.social @canadafictionfest.bsky.social @orcabook.bsky.social @westwoodcreative.bsky.social

On a pink background, the title reads, SCBWI Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. Please vote by July 17. Kenzie's Little Tree is in the final round! (Canada & North America Division). There is a silver circle graphic that says "The Crystal Kite Award" in blue font. We see a picture of the front cover of Kenzie's Little Tree by Alison McGauley and Emilie Leduc.

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Alison McGauley @alisonmcgauley.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Woolf & Co. offers FREE CDN shipping AND is donating all profits from KENZIE’S LITTLE TREE to Crohn’s & Colitis Canada until June 30! @canadafictionfest.bsky.social @picturebookseh.bsky.social @westwoodcreative.bsky.social #kidlit #CanKidLit woolfandcompany.com

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Peggy Blair @peggyjblair.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

@davethecamel.bsky.social who is a debut author with ReBound Press was on this panel!!! Way to go, Stephen!

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Canada Fiction Fest @canadafictionfest.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

It's Day 4 of #FictionFest & we have a busy day ahead of us with FOUR livestreams for you! 💙📚 youtube.com/playlist?lis... - MG author readings - fantasy author readings - climate change fiction discussion panel - fantasy world-building panel Find our full event schedule at FictionFest.ca/events!

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What's On Today? - YouTube

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Steve Hugh Westenra 🕷️🧛‍♂️🏳️‍⚧️📚✒️ @stevewestenra.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Canada #FictionFest has three great live panels for you today! 12 noon: Our second Mystery live reading session. 1:30pm: Our first YA author reading 7:00pm: What Made You Want to Write? How Do You Stay Creative? www.youtube.com/@CanadaFicti...

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The official YouTube channel of Canada Fiction Fest.

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Canada Fiction Fest @canadafictionfest.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Up next today, we have our #YA authors #reading from their books! This session starts in 5 minutes and you can watch it live at: youtube.com/live/Tzx... #BookSky #ReaderSky #CanadaSky #FictionFest ⏰📚

Canada Fiction Fest banner for YA Author Readings featuring authors Scarlett Kol, Michelle Barker, and Stephen Randle, and host N.P. Thompson.

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Canada Fiction Fest @canadafictionfest.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

It's Day 3 of #FictionFest and we have more FREE livestreams for you. Up today we have: - #mystery author readings - #YA author readings - a panel discussion on writer inspiration, creativity, etc Full event schedule at: FictionFest.ca/events! #BookSky #ReaderSky ⏰📚 youtube.com/playlist?lis...

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What's On Today? - YouTube

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Canada Fiction Fest @canadafictionfest.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Our final #livestream for Day 2 of #FictionFest is a panel discussion on Exploring the Unknown in Science Fiction! It starts in 5 minutes and you can watch it live for FREE at: youtube.com/live/3Pd... ! Check out our full schedule at FictionFest.ca/events for tomorrow's events ⏰📚 #BookSky

Canada Fiction Fest banner for panel discussion titled: "Exploring the Unknown in Science Fiction, from Dystopian Futures to Outer Space" featuring authors Marcus Edwards, Matt Cahill, P.A. Cornell, Jay Royston, and host Steve Hugh Westenra.

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Matt Cahill @mattcahill.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Heads up, tomorrow @ 7:30pm EST I'm joining Marcus Edwards, P.A. Cornell and Jay Royston for the panel discussion Exploring the Unknown in Science Fiction, From Dystopian Futures to Outer Space. You can register here: events.humanitix.com/exploring-th... @canadafictionfest.bsky.social

Ad: Heads up, tomorrow @ 7:30pm EST I'm joining Marcus Edwards, P.A. Cornell and Jay Royston for the panel discussion Exploring the Unknown in Science Fiction, From Dystopian Futures to Outer Space (hosted by Steve Hugh Westenra).

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Canada Fiction Fest @canadafictionfest.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

TODAY IS THE DAY! 🎉🙌 #FictionFest Day 1 has FIVE live events that you can enjoy for FREE from anywhere in the world. I'll be updating our "What's On Today?" #YouTube playlist every morning for the next 2 weeks so you can easily find the day's livestreams: ⏰📚 youtube.com/playlist?lis...

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What's On Today? - YouTube

These are the live Fiction Fest events happening today. Check out our playlist to see what else we have scheduled!

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Alison McGauley @alisonmcgauley.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Fiction Fest is a big online book fair celebrating #Canadian fiction #books and authors. Check out KENZIE’S LITTLE TREE & lots of others & find yourself a new fav read! #kidlit #CanKidLit @canadafictionfest.bsky.social @orcabook.bsky.social @westwoodcreative.bsky.social @picturebookseh.bsky.social

A blue square background with a zigzag pattern. In the bottom right corner is a moose, and a cartoon-style talk bubble has it saying: “Fiction Fest has SO MANY awesome Canadian books and authors! Check it out today!” To the left of the moose is the book cover for Kenzie’s Little Tree.

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Canada Fiction Fest @canadafictionfest.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

At 7:30pm EDT on June 22, we have a panel discussion on Exploring the Unknown in Science Fiction! Grab your free ticket at FictionFest.ca/events! #booksky #readersky #books

Canada Fiction Fest banner for Exploring the Unknown in Science Fiction, featuring authors Marcus Edwards, Matt Cahill, P.A. Cornell, and Jay Royston, and host Steve Hugh Westenra.

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Alison McGauley @alisonmcgauley.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

I’m looking forward to this discussion with other authors from Canada Fiction Fest! @orcabook.bsky.social @westwoodcreative.bsky.social @picturebookseh.bsky.social

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