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The Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illust & Performers. @canscaip.bsky.social · 43m

REMINDER: No-Homework Online Critique Groups: Picture Book Edition Saturday October 10 12-3:00pm ET

The Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illust & Performers. @canscaip.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

PYI Livestream is NEW this year - and what a great way to attend Packaging Your Imagination - from wherever you are - in real time! Register: canscaip.org/PYI-Conference #kidlitconference #publishing

PYI Livestream is NEW this year - and what a great way to attend Packaging Your Imagination - from wherever you are - in real time!

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

#kidlitconference #publishing

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The Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illust & Performers. @canscaip.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

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/

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The Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illust & Performers. @canscaip.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

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

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The Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illust & Performers. @canscaip.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

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

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The Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illust & Performers. @canscaip.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Thank you to our EDITOR'S TALK panel at the Monthly Membership Meeting this month -> Catherine Dorton, Amanda Sun, and Anita Yasuda.

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The Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illust & Performers. @canscaip.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

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

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The Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illust & Performers. @canscaip.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

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

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The Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illust & Performers. @canscaip.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

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

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The Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illust & Performers. @canscaip.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

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.

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The Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illust & Performers. @canscaip.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

CANSCAIP is hiring! Job description: docs.google.com/document/d/1...

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The Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illust & Performers. @canscaip.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

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

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The Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illust & Performers. @canscaip.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

@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.

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The Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illust & Performers. @canscaip.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

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

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The Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illust & Performers. @canscaip.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

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

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The Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illust & Performers. @canscaip.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

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.

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The Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illust & Performers. @canscaip.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Canadian Children's Book Authors, Illustrators, and Performers - consider joining CANSCAIP and enjoy the benefits of membership and our kidlit community canscaip.org/JoinCANSCAIP

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The Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illust & Performers. @canscaip.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

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

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The Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illust & Performers. @canscaip.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

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

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The Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illust & Performers. @canscaip.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

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

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The Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illust & Performers. @canscaip.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

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

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The Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illust & Performers. @canscaip.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

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

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The Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illust & Performers. @canscaip.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

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

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The Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illust & Performers. @canscaip.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

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

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The Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illust & Performers. @canscaip.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

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

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The Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illust & Performers. @canscaip.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

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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The Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illust & Performers. @canscaip.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Writers and illustrators - learn more about Canadian Society of Children’s Authors, Illustrators and Performers (CANSCAIP) canscaip.org #kidlit

‪Caroline Fernandez‬
‪@parentclub.bsky.social‬
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Writers and illustrators - learn more about Canadian Society of Children’s Authors, Illustrators and Performers (CANSCAIP)

canscaip.org

#kidlit

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The Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illust & Performers. @canscaip.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

SHARE: What's your best takeaway from PYI? Packaging Your Imagination (PYI) Conference REGISTRATION for pyi 2026 OPENS in JULY. Join us at PYI IN PERSON: Saturday, October 24 2026 at Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute in Toronto . OR Can't be there in person? LIVESTREAM: Saturday October 24 2026

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The Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illust & Performers. @canscaip.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

The book draw winners have been selected (and informed) and their prizes are off in the post!

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The Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illust & Performers. @canscaip.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

CANSCAIP Monthly Membership Meeting - Wed June 10 7pm EST Topic: Query Letters David Griffin Brown founded Darling Axe Editing in 2018.

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The Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illust & Performers. @canscaip.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Save the date: Packaging Your Imagaination Conference is coming! Saturday October 24 PYI in-person (Toronto, ON) PYI livestream (anywhere you are connected to the internet) Registration opens in July! #CANSCAIP #kidlit

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The Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illust & Performers. @canscaip.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

Save the date: June 10th Monthly Member Meeting for QUERY LETTERS - DARLING AXE's David G Brown.

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The Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illust & Performers. @canscaip.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Join CANSCAIP - become part of the Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illustrators, and Performers. Learn more: canscaip.org/JoinCANSCAIP

Join CANSCAIP - become part of the Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illustrators, and Performers.

Learn more: https://canscaip.org/JoinCANSCAIP

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The Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illust & Performers. @canscaip.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

New and experienced Canadian authors, illustrators and performers - join CANSCAIP to get industry news, network, hone skills, and be part of the #kidlit community: canscaip.org

canscaip.org

CANSCAIP - Home

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The Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illust & Performers. @canscaip.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

CANSCAIP’s Writing for Children Competition is now open for entries! Canada’s largest competition for children’s writers welcomes submissions from unpublished and self-published writers. The deadline for entries is May 31. SUBMISSION GUIDELINES: canscaip.org/Submission-G... #CANSCAIP #kidlit

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CANSCAIP - Submission Guidelines

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The Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illust & Performers. @canscaip.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

CANSCAIP Monthly Member Meeting -> Join Kevin Sylvester, Heather Camlot, Eric Zweig and Jean Mills as they discuss why they use sports in their writing. Wed Apr 8 at 7pm ET

Sports help kids learn teamwork, confidence, discipline, respect and friendship.

Books that include sports provide a starting point, a backdrop, a side-plot to educate, enlighten and entertain. They can help to engage kids who might not otherwise be interested in reading or history.

Join Kevin Sylvester, Heather Camlot, Eric Zweig and Jean Mills as they discuss why they use sports in their writing … and why they love sports so darn much.
Books that include sports provide a starting point, a backdrop, a side-plot to educate, enlighten and entertain. They can help to engage kids who might not otherwise be interested in reading or history.

Join Kevin Sylvester, Heather Camlot, Eric Zweig and Jean Mills as they discuss why they use sports in their writing … and why they love sports so darn much.

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The Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illust & Performers. @canscaip.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

No-Homework Online Critique Groups: Middle Grade/Young Adult Edition Saturday April 11 12-2:30pm ET This a FREE event for CANSCAIP Friends and Members. Registration is limited to 35. REGISTER via the CANSCAIP website #kidlit #CANSCAIP #kidlitchat

No-Homework Online Critique Groups:
Middle Grade/Young Adult Edition

Saturday April 11
12-2:30pm ET

CANSCAIP's second No-Homework Online Critique Event will be on SATURDAY APRIL 11. If you have a Middle Grade or Young Adult work in progress and you’d like peer feedback, we invite you to join us.

This a FREE event for CANSCAIP Friends and Members. Registration is limited to 35.

REGISTER

“No-Homework” means there is no need to send your pages in advance. Just come to the event ready to read and share your story.

The event format will include arranging participants into small breakout rooms. One of the goals is to establish connections that could lead to ongoing critique groups after the initial event is over.

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The Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illust & Performers. @canscaip.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Join as a member or a friend - both have benefits to emerging and experienced children's book creators! canscaip.org/JoinCANSCAIP

Join as a member or a friend - both have benefits to emerging and experienced children's book creators!

https://canscaip.org/JoinCANSCAIP

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The Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illust & Performers. @canscaip.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

CANSCAIP’s Writing for Children Competition is now open for entries! Canada’s largest competition for children’s writers welcomes submissions from unpublished and self-published writers. The deadline for entries is May 31.

Four $500 cash prizes will be awarded to the winning Middle Grade and Young Adult entries, and to the top two Picture Book entries. Two finalists in each category will also be selected. The winners and finalists will be given time to revise their entries before CANSCAIP submits them to Annick Press, Kids Can Press and Scholastic Canada for evaluations.

Every entry receives a written evaluation from a traditionally published CANSCAIP Member volunteer reader. Entries advancing to the second round receive another evaluation, and entries on the shortlist receive evaluations from each jury member.

Entrants must be over the age of 18, Canadian citizens or permanent residents, with no traditionally published books in any genre or for any age. Previously submitted entries can be re-submitted for the 2026 Competition.

Self-published writers are eligible to enter the Competition, but self-published books with an ISBN are not eligible as entries.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES: https://canscaip.org/Submission-Guidelines

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The Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illust & Performers. @canscaip.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

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The Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illust & Performers. @canscaip.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Give the gift of a CANSCAIP membership! www.canscaip.org/JoinCANSCAIP #CANSCAIP

Give the gift of a CANSCAIP membership!

https://www.canscaip.org/JoinCANSCAIP

#CANSCAIP

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The Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illust & Performers. @canscaip.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Please join us at the Spring Edition of our ONLINE WRITING RETREAT Saturday, March 14, 2026 ALL TIME ZONES: PT 8am–6pm | MT 9am–7pm CT 10am–8pm | ET 11am–9pm AT 12pm–10pm | NT 12:30pm–10:30pm Registration required via the member/friend portal on the CANSCAIP website. #CANSCAIP #kidlit

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The Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illust & Performers. @canscaip.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

CANSCAIP offers professional development, promotion, and support for the creativity, craft, and business practice of creators and performers for children and teens.

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The Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illust & Performers. @canscaip.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Join CANSCAIP! www.canscaip.org/JoinCANSCAIP' psst...pass it on ;-)

Join CANSCAIP! https://www.canscaip.org/JoinCANSCAIP'

psst...pass it on ;-)

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The Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illust & Performers. @canscaip.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

CANSCAIP Friends and Members across Canada are invited to an online Social Hour via Zoom on Thursday, March 5 @7:30 pm ET. Please REGISTER for the event via the CANSCAIP website member/friend portal.

CANSCAIP Friends and Members across Canada are invited to an online Social Hour via Zoom on Thursday, March 5 @7:30 pm ET.

We hope you'll join us at this online meet-and-greet, giving our membership across the country an opportunity to socialize and network.

We also offer the option to share contact information with the group, which has led to members and friends connecting both online and in person. If you're interested in forming or joining a critique group, this event is a great place for making those kinds of connections!

Some CANSCAIP board members will be in attendance to support the friendly and professional discussions and for tech assistance.

Please REGISTER for the event via the CANSCAIP website member/friend portal.

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The Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illust & Performers. @canscaip.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

REFER A FRIEND to CANSCAIP! Two levels of membership: canscaip.org/JoinCANSCAIP Forward and/or share this post :-)

REFER A FRIEND to CANSCAIP!

Two levels of membership: https://canscaip.org/JoinCANSCAIP

Forward and/or share this post :-)

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The Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illust & Performers. @canscaip.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Join us at the CANSCAIP BOOKTASTING at the OLA Superconference. Thu Jan 29 AND Fri Jan 30, from 10:30am to 11:25am on both days. CANSCAIP’s Book Tastings presentations are at the Idea Hub in the MTCC Exhibit Hall level - at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre

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The Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illust & Performers. @canscaip.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Next Monthy Membership Meeting Wednesday January 14 - 7pm ET Our New Year, New Creators panel will feature three new picture book writers: Yewande Daniel-Ayoade (The Little Regent), Dianne Koebel-Pede (My Amazing Race Car Brain), and Tamla T. Young (Ready, Set, Mango!). Register on the website.

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The Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illust & Performers. @canscaip.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

Membership perks include monthly Zoom meetings with expert speakers, our quarterly newsletter, discounted event fees, industry news & launch invites, a vote at our AGM, your bio in our Members Directory, access to our peer listserv, and book launch promo. canscaip.org/MemberApplic... #CANSCAIP

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