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Amanda West Lewis @awestlewis.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

It may be the end of summer, but I'm sharpening my pencils, excited to get back to all of the projects I put on hiatus.

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Shifting

...the end of this year’s summer cycle opens the way for other kinds of adventures...

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Amanda West Lewis @awestlewis.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

I work in a number of different genres and media –– theatre, calligraphic book arts, literary arts. My books for young people are in various genres –– craft books, non-fiction books, picture books, poetry, middle grade, and YA fiction. "Looking at the Sky" combined then all.

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ABOUT PROCESS

Today is the book birthday for my new book "Looking at the Sky: How Dr. Janusz Korczak Fought for Children’s Rights." So to celebrate, I thought I would give you an extended, inside peek at how the book came about.

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Picture books, eh! @picturebookseh.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

#GIVEAWAY To celebrate the launch of #PictureBooksEh 2026, we’re giving away 4 manuscript crits & many PBs! Details on website below. To enter: 1. Follow @picturebookseh.bsky.social 2. Like + repost this post (extra entry for tagging a friend) 3. Winners announced Mar. 27 at 9 am #kidlit #cankidlit

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Picture Books, Eh! launches in 2026!

There are many wonderful places where readers of all ages, including teachers, librarians and booksellers, can discover new Canadian picture books, and Picture Books, Eh! is one of them! We are...

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Amanda West Lewis @awestlewis.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

📚👍🏼New #kidlit books! I’ve been off my feet for the last month and it’s been a chance to dip into these exciting spring books! Can;t wait to launch! @parentclub.bsky.social @susanhughes.bsky.social @heathercamlot.bsky.social @karenkrossing.com @kevinheronjones.bsky.social #kidlit #CanKidLit

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Amanda West Lewis @awestlewis.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

The Lane Anderson Award for Science Writing in Canada was presented on January 29, 2026. A Planet is a Poem won in the youth category.

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THE LANE ANDERSON AWARD

To be recognized for science writing is humbling –– especially as I am not a scientist.

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Amanda West Lewis @awestlewis.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

Headed to Toronto today for the Lane Anderson Award for science writing. A Planet is a Poem is shortlisted in the youth category. So thrilled to be heading to the awards ceremony and having a chance to celebrate science writing for kids!

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Amanda West Lewis @awestlewis.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

Out with Tim Wynne-Jones as he visits schools in the Ottawa area. Great that he can bring King of the Dump to Kindergarten classes as part of Ottawa Writers Festival! @groundwoodbooks.bsky.social

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Amanda West Lewis @awestlewis.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

So thrilled with this interview in CBI! Joyce Sidman is a huge inspiration to me and I can’t believe we’ve been interviewed for the same article. Check it out at Children’s Book Insider. Only $1 to join, a bargain! @writeforkids.bsky.social @kidscanpress.bsky.social @joycesidman.bsky.social

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Picture books, eh! @picturebookseh.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Thanks to all the readers and listeners!

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Amanda West Lewis @awestlewis.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

On December 8, in 1894, James Thurber was born. I grew up reading Thurber. I wish I could say that he turned me into a humorist, but sadly, no. I’m one of the least funny writers on the planet. But his sharp, eccentric characters have stayed with me always. Ta-pockita-pockita, Mr. Thurber!

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Amanda West Lewis @awestlewis.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Really exciting to see the results of the Lanark Literary Competition. I was a juror for the youth category. A privilege to read the works of such fine young writers! millstonenews.com/celebrating-...

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Celebrating the Winners of the 2025 Lanark Lit Writing Competition! | The Millstone

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Amanda West Lewis @awestlewis.bsky.social · 30/11/2025

So great to go to the ROM today and see the new shark exhibit. Fabulously informative as well as dramatic. Love that museum!!!

Huge open mouth of a prehistoric shark. Lots of spiked teeth

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Amanda West Lewis @awestlewis.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

New to Bluesky! Starting it off with the news that my book A Planet is a Poem has been shortlisted for the Lane Anderson Award for Science Writing, youth category. Very Thrilled!

Cover of book A Planet is a Poem showing illustration of sun and planets. Text reads "Shortlisted for the Lane Anderson Award!"

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