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Forest of Reading @forestofreading.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

2026 Yellow Cedar honour books: Spooky Lakes: 25 Strange and Mysterious Lakes That Dot Our Planet by @geodesaurus.bsky.social & Octopus Ocean: Geniuses of the Deep by Mark Leiren-Young! @orcabook.bsky.social

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Forest of Reading @forestofreading.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

It’s the moment you’ve been waiting for! Who’ll take home the Yellow Cedar Award?! Congrats to A Sick History of Medicine: A Warts-And-All Book Full of Fun Facts and Disgusting Discoveries written by Jelena Poleksic & illustrated by Ella Kasperowicz! 🎉

A gold and white Forest of Reading Festival graphic with one book cover. Text reads: “Congratulations. 2026 Forest of Reading Yellow Cedar Award Winner.”

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Forest of Reading @forestofreading.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Keep the applause going for Blue Spruce honour books Fox and the Mystery Letter written and illustrated by Alex G. Griffiths & The Weedflower written by Elizabeth Davaze & illustrated by Marianne Ferrer!!! @owlkids.bsky.social

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Forest of Reading @forestofreading.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Readers, it’s officially time we announce this year’s Blue Spruce Award Winner! Can we please get a resounding applause for The Great Dinosaur Sleepover, written by Linda Bailey & illustrated by Joe Bluhm 👏🏼 Congrats!

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Forest of Reading @forestofreading.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Un grand bravo aux livres qui ont remporté une mention d’honneur dans le cadre du prix Peuplier ! Ce sont : Mon pire cauchemar: c'est elle / c'est lui écrit par Émilie Ouellette et illustré par Mika et Comme toi et moi écrit par Priska Poirier et illustré par Sabrina Gendron !

A magenta and white Forest of Reading Fête graphic with two book covers. Text reads: “Félicitations ! Livres ayant reçu une mention d’honneur du prix Peuplier à la Forêt de la lecture 2026.”

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Forest of Reading @forestofreading.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Nous sommes très heureux d’annoncer le gagnant du prix Peuplier de cette année ! Félicitations à Les mal-aimés, écrit et illustré par Magalie Élément, publié par Éditions Alaska ! 🎉

A magenta and white Forest of Reading Fête graphic with one book cover. Text reads: “Félicitations ! Lauréat du Le prix Peuplier Forêt de la lecture 2026."

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Forest of Reading @forestofreading.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

You want to know who the White Pine honour books are, so here goes! Our congratulations go to The History of Everything by @evansvictoria.bsky.social and A Drop in the Ocean by @leataranto.bsky.social ! @harpercollins.bsky.social @arsenalpulp.bsky.social

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Forest of Reading @forestofreading.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Emily Varga’s book, For She is Wrath, just received the 2026 #ForestofReading White Pine Award! 🏆 Wow!! It was the most highly voted fiction book among students in grades 9–12. A big congratulations, Emily!

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Forest of Reading @forestofreading.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Qui remportera le prix Tamarac ?! L'affaire Buddy Bussières écrit par François-Martine Bergeron-Mercier et illustré par Mathilde Filippi et publié chez la courte échelle. Applaudissons-les chaleureusement ! 👏🏼

A brown and white Forest of Reading Fête graphic with one book cover. Text reads: “Félicitations ! Lauréat du Le prix Tamarac Forêt de la lecture 2026."

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Forest of Reading @forestofreading.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Félicitations aux livres qui ont obtenu une mention d’honneur du prix Tamarac, L'Oracle écrit par Julie Champagne et Quand ils sont venus écrit par Andrée Poulin et illustré par Sophie Casson ! 🎉 Bien mérité !

A brown and white Forest of Reading Fête graphic with two book covers. Text reads: “Félicitations ! Livres ayant reçu une mention d’honneur du prix Tamarac à la Forêt de la lecture 2026.”

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Forest of Reading @forestofreading.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

And the cheering continues for Red Maple honour books Finding Harmony by Eric Walters and The Factory by @bycatherineegan.bsky.social ! Let’s congratulate them!! 🌳📚 @orcabook.bsky.social

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Forest of Reading @forestofreading.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Do you hear all that cheering?! It’s young readers showing their #SchoolLibraryJoy for the Red Maple Award Winner, If We Tell You, written by Nicola Dahlin! Congratulations, Nicola and well deserved 👏🏼 @kidscanpress.bsky.social

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Forest of Reading @forestofreading.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Les mentions d’honneur de cette année pour Le prix Mélèze sont Comment sauver des chevaux sauvages écrit par Andrée Poulin et illustré par Caroline Lavergne, et Croki écrit par Jacques Goldstyn !

A purple and white Forest of Reading Fête graphic with two book covers. Text reads: “Félicitations ! Livres ayant reçu une mention d’honneur du prix Mélèze à la Forêt de la lecture 2026.”

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Forest of Reading @forestofreading.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

🥁 Roulements de tambour, s’il vous plaît! Le lauréat du prix Mélèze est... La bibliothèque enchantée 01 Le livre aspirateur écrit par Jocelyn Boisvert et illustré par Enzo et publié par Éditions Michel Quintin ! Félicitations !!!

A purple and white Forest of Reading Fête graphic with one book cover. Text reads: “Félicitations ! Lauréat du Le prix Mélèze Forêt de la lecture 2026."

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Nicole Wong @painternik.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

My book, THE BEAT OF THE DRAGON BOAT, is featured on Forest of Reading’s YouTube channel! 🐉 youtu.be/nTUosnebYgE?... @christinamatula.bsky.social @forestofreading.bsky.social

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Forest of Reading @forestofreading.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Who are the honour books for Silver Birch Fiction? Death by Whoopee Cushion written by Vicki Grant & Taxi Ghost written and illustrated by @esofii.bsky.social ! @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social

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Forest of Reading @forestofreading.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

And the winner is… The Last Hope School for Magical Delinquents, written by Nicki Pau Preto! Congratulations, Nicki, for winning the #ForestofReading Silver Birch Fiction Award! 💚 #IReadCanadian @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social

A turquoise and white Forest of Reading Festival graphic with one book cover. Text reads: “Congratulations. 2026 Forest of Reading Silver Birch Fiction Award Winner.”

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Forest of Reading @forestofreading.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

We’re so excited to be hosting 38 nominated authors and illustrators, 20 vendors, AND 5,000+ young readers at the 2026 Festival! Thank you, Ontario Arts Council and Government of Ontario, for your support in producing this year’s Festival. It's going to be the best one yet! #ForestofReading

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Forest of Reading @forestofreading.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Silver Birch Express honour books go to The League of Littles written by @caseylyall.bsky.social and illustrated by @sarafaber.bsky.social and Plant Attack!: The Fascinating Ways Flora Defends Itself written by Erin Silver and illustrated by @whatwouldjuliedraw.bsky.social ! @orcabook.bsky.social

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Forest of Reading @forestofreading.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Drum roll, please… The winner of the Silver Birch Express Award is The Great Puptective 02 Purranormal Activity, written and illustrated by Alina Tysoe! A huge congratulations! 👏🏼 Thank you, readers, for voting in #ForestofReading.

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Forest of Reading @forestofreading.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Nicki Pau Preto is a 2026 Silver Birch Fiction-nominated author for The Last Hope School for Magical Delinquents. It’s a read that’s full of high-stakes adventure and emotional moments. Learn more by reading Teachers on Call's latest interview: bit.ly/4m7OcKZ

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Magic, Misfits, and Finding Your Place: Exploring The Last Hope School for Magical Delinquents with Nicki Pau Preto

An engaging look at The Last Hope School for Magical Delinquents by Nicki Pau Preto, highlighting themes of belonging, perseverance, and identity, plus an exclusive author interview for parent

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Forest of Reading @forestofreading.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Teachers on Call's latest issue of the VIP Teacher newsletter is here and it's one you won't want to miss! Read on to find out about exclusive giveaways, information on teacher and class field trips and professional development, AND how to save on your Forest registration. conta.cc/46iIkYx

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The VIP Teachers' Lounge Curated by Joanne Sallay: Countdown to March Break Edition

Email from Teachers on Call Inc. Exclusive Countdown to March Break Edition with Special Teacher Offers The VIP Teachers' Lounge Curated by Joanne Sallay: Countdown to March Break Edition February has

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Forest of Reading @forestofreading.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Looking to read more Canadian titles? If you're not sure where to start, check out Niagara Falls Public Library for a little help to find your next great read! Read more here:

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Looking to boost your Canadian reading? Niagara Falls’ library can help

Niagara Falls Public Library can help readers find homegrown authors and storytellers, Maggie Hulett writes.

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Forest of Reading @forestofreading.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

What’s happening to school libraries? Who is challenging what kids can read? How can library people who are also parents use their voices to protect public education? Find out in OLA's latest episode of Library Land Loves, which is all about library people raising readers! Tune in:

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Talking to Library Parents

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Forest of Reading @forestofreading.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Today’s the day! It’s #IReadCanadianDay!!! Today is all about celebrating Canadian books for young people! Join schools, libraries, and families across Canada as we read, are read to, or listen to a Canadian book for 15 minutes today. Visit ireadcanadian.com/day to learn more.

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Forest of Reading @forestofreading.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

THIS JUST IN: The 2026 nominees for the Evergreen Award program have just been released! Head on over to our website to learn more bit.ly/ForestNomine.... Congratulations, everyone!! 👏🏼

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Forest of Reading @forestofreading.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

Our biggest congratulations to the winner of the 2025 Evergreen Award™ program, Roar, written by Shelley Thompson! We’re thrilled to be celebrating this author’s debut novel, which is all about fierce allyship, love, and gentle hope. 💚 Congratulations! @shelleyat.bsky.social @nimbuspub.bsky.social

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Authors' Booking Service @authorsbooking.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

Teachers and librarians! Connect with @forestofreading.bsky.social nominees who are available for school visits! authorsbooking.com/award-nomine...

Teachers and librarians! Connect with @forestofreading.bsky.social nominees who are available for school visits!

https://authorsbooking.com/award-nominees/

https://authorsbooking.com/award-nominees/

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Forest of Reading @forestofreading.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

Without further ado, we are pleased to announce the Canadian books chosen for the 2026 #ForestofReading program. 🎉 There are so many incredible stories to dive into and we can’t wait for you to discover them all! Visit bit.ly/ForestNomine...

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Forest of Reading @forestofreading.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

Sans plus attendre, nous sommes heureux d’annoncer les livres canadiens choisis pour la #Foretdelalecture 2026. 🎉 Il y a tellement d’histoires formidables dans lesquelles se plonger et nous avons hâte que vous les découvriez toutes! Visitez bit.ly/ForestNomine...

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Forest of Reading @forestofreading.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

50/50 Raffle Alert! OLA is kicking off our first ever 50/50 raffle in support of the Forest. Buy your tickets before Oct 16th to qualify for our Early Bird Prize, or by the end of October to be entered into our Grand Prize draw on Halloween! www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/fores... Licence # RAF1467210

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