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That Librarian: Amanda Jones @librarianjones.com · 30/08/2026

Want to know why The Librarians Film is nominated for an Emmy, was long listed for a BAFTA, and won over 30 international film festival awards? Now is your chance. It’s free on PBS’s YouTube page for a limited time at youtu.be/ywQOCY-qDzE?... (1/3)

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Banned Books and the Librarians Caught in the Political Battle | Full Documentary | Independent Lens

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Charlie Angus @charlieangus104.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

This is a super sad day. Dolly Parton has gone to the angels. She made the world a better place. The angels will be singing tonight.

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Cindy Shutts @cindysku.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

The Librarians are not okay right now! We loved Dolly! She fought for literacy.

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Joyce Grant @jgcanada.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Excited to be presenting at the Telling Tales Festival, young adults tent, Saturday, October 3!

Author Joyce Grant will be at the telling tales festival, young adults tent, Saturday, October 3.

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Joyce Grant @jgcanada.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Our world can be confusing, to say the least. Find out how algorithms are contributing and practical ideas to Burst Your Bubble! Critical thinking, for kids--and adults. #medialit @jandolby.bsky.social @owlkids.bsky.social @mediasmarts.bsky.social @mor10.com

Cover of book Burst Your Bubble! Outsmart the Algorithms and See What You're Missing and headline: Feel like some people's world view is a bit off? There's a book for that. Help kids think more critically. Available everywhere.

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Joyce Grant @jgcanada.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Thank you to Kirkus for this incredible starred review! Thank you to all the librarians in the world--you are my heroes! Illustrations by Chanelle Nibbelink, pub'd by KCP @kidscanpress.bsky.social @picturebookseh.bsky.social Pre-order now; comes out Oct. 6.

Bright yellow cover of This Is a Library Book by Joyce Grant, illustrated by Chanelle Nibbelink, with a quote from the Kirkus starred review, "A well-deserved, well-researched, valentine; Grand does libraries proud."

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Lori Tecler @loritecler.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

In MIGHTY MACY by Kwame Alexander w/art by Kitt Thomas, Macy stands up to support her school library when it’s threatened by budget cuts. This one hits hard right now as our district is possibly cutting media assistant positions this week. #MGLit #SchoolLibrary @littlebrownyr.bsky.social

Copy of middle grade novel in verse MIGHTY MACY by Kwame Alexander with art by Kitt Thomas standing on a shelf next to a plant in a basket. Book cover shows a Black girl smiling next to a collection of books. Music notes float around her in the background

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Joyce Grant @jgcanada.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

It's #NationalLibraryWeek & if you think librarians are more than "book curators" and libraries are more than "book lending spaces," ... you're right. Joyous proof of that is what you'll find in "This Is A Library Book." Avail. for pre-order now! @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social

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Joyce Grant @jgcanada.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Just posted an awesome kid-friendly article about #Artemis II on TeachingKidsNews.com. Includes links to relevant videos and websites. Free to use with your kids or in the classroom (please just credit us & link back to TKN). Enjoy! teachingkidsnews.com/2026/04/12/a... @canadianspace.bsky.social

The four crewmembers of Artemis II, in space. Photo: NASA

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Deborah Halverson @deborahhalverson.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Will publishers frown if you use A.I. for grammar and spell checking?

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Joyce Grant @jgcanada.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

In a time of book bans and attacks on libraries—there’s a book for that. “This Is a Library Book” is avail. for pre-order (links in bio). Illustrated by Chanelle Nibblelink, pub'd by @kidscanpress.bsky.social. It's a love letter to librarians and libraries around the world. Check it out on Oct. 6!

Cover of This Is A Library Book: Check Out the Places and People Sharing Knowledge and Building Communities, written by Joyce Grant and illustrated by Chanelle Nibbelink. A deep yellow book cover featuring a ring of people sharing books and other things accessible from a library

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Joyce Grant @jgcanada.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Please FOLLOW for the COVER REVEAL of "This Is A Library Book: Check out the Places and People Sharing Knowledge and Building Communities." Illustrated by Chanelle Nibblelink, published by @KidsCanPress. @picturebookseh.bsky.social @hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social #libraries #librarians

A blurry cover of a book, with the words In a time of book bans and attacks on libraries, there’s a book for that. Follow for a cover reveal, Friday, March 20th.

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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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EveryLibrary @everylibrary.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

The Library of Things is just one of the many libraries out there that offer their communities access to random necessities. action.everylibrary.org/what_is_the_...

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What is the “Library of Things”?

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Leanne Leeds @leanneleeds.com · 14/02/2026

Watching "The Librarians" and it is compelling. It's about librarians caught in the middle of the book banning battles happening across the country. Whatever your politics, it's worth your time—these are real people dealing with real consequences. #IndependentLens #Documentary #BannedBooks

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Lisa Yee . . . is confused about social media @lisayee.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

You're personally invited to watch The Librarians, a new documentary about censorship, libraries, and the fight for the right to read, premiering next week on Independent Lens on PBS. www.everylibrary.org/librarianspbs via @everylibrary.bsky.social

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Watch "The Librarians" documentary next week. Free on PBS!

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jan dolby @jandolby.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

@owlkids.bsky.social published a fabulous non-fiction book about algorithms in October. Written by @jgcanada.bsky.social, illustrated by me. Here is a peek inside the book. Get it. Read it to your kids. #CanKidLit #KidLitArt

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Caroline Fernandez @parentclub.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

TWUC Ontario Writers-In-The-Schools Program Applications are now open for readings taking place this Spring/Summer. Get paid for your school visits taking place between April 1 and August 31, 2026. Deadline to apply: February 10, 2026, 11:59 pm EST. writersunion.ca/ontario-writ... #CanKidLIt

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Joyce Grant @jgcanada.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

In COVID my "One Good Thing," project gave kids positive news articles. It won an international award. With all that's going on now, should I start this project up again? A sample: teachingkidsnews.com/2020/05/29/o... BTW, it also boosts Cdn illustrators.

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One Good Thing: Squirrel-Bandits - Teaching Kids News

Squirrels are One Good Thing. Especially when they're robbing teeny-tiny nut vaults!

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Picture books, eh! @picturebookseh.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

Here's to a new year of great Canadian picture books! Please follow our 2026 authors & illustrators on Bluesky who are participating in Picture Books, Eh! Check out our Starter Pack below! Anyone interested in joining our little co-promotional community can get in touch at picturebookseh@gmail.com.

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Joyce Grant @jgcanada.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

Aaaaand this is yet another reason why kidlit is so important.

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Joyce Grant @jgcanada.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

Awesome indie bookstore The City & The City Books in Hamilton has SIGNED COPIES of Burst Your Bubble! Designed for kids--and adults--to understand how algorithms limit your worldview. C'mon down and get one while they last! @jandolby.bsky.social @owlkids.bsky.social @ward1wilson.bsky.social

The bookstore City and the City Books and the cover of Burst Your Bubble! by Joyce Grant and Jan Dolby

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Gennifer Hutchison @gennhutchison.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

I don’t know how to process the horrific fire hose of tragedy that has been omnipresent but has spiked this weekend, and I suspect I’m not alone. We aren’t meant to carry this much suffering and be able to function at “normal” capacity. Be gentle with yourself and others, if you can.

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Picture books, eh! @picturebookseh.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Picture Books, Eh’s FALL edition of The Great Canadian Picture Book Party is Dec 8 @ 7pm ET. Hear creators read their new books! If you’re a CANSCAIP member, sign up through @canscaip.bsky.social. If not, message us at picturebookseh@gmail.com for the link. See you, eh! #CANkidlit #kidlit #edusky

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Picture books, eh! @picturebookseh.bsky.social · 23/11/2025

Call out to traditionally published Canadian picture book creators with books coming out in 2026! Picture Books, Eh! is inviting anyone interested in joining our co-promotional community to get in touch: picturebookseh@gmail.com. @canscaip.bsky.social @kidsbookcentre.bsky.social #CANkidlit #kidlit

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Alison McGauley @alisonmcgauley.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

Cozy up with a warm drink and enjoy this stack of new books by members of @picturebookseh.bsky.social! #kidlit #EduSky #CanKidLit #picturebooks #librarians

The title reads Fall Releases. We see the covers of the new Canadian picture books along with the Picture Books, Eh! graphic and black and white graphics of corn, a pumpkin, leaves and a mug of tea.

Little Hearts in the Snow - Andrew Katz, Juliana Léveillé-Trudel and Joseph Sherman

I'm a Big Rig! - Nancy Cohen and Claire Manning

Butterfly Sea - Cynthia Mackey and Marie-Laure Couet

Charlotte's New Moccasins - Jenn Moudahi and Rhael McGregot

Burst Your Bubble! - Joyce Grant and Jan Dolby

Just in Case - Megan Clendenan and Brittany Cicchese

Levi's Gift - Kathy Stinson and Ellie Arscott

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Picture books, eh! @picturebookseh.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

Happy book birthday to BURST YOUR BUBBLE! 🎉 From CanLit For Little Canadians: "Joyce Grant's latest book will enlighten every one of us to the power and perils of algorithms in framing our interactions online." #CANkidlit #kidlit

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Owlkids Publishing @owlkids.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

It's #BookBirthday time for BURST YOUR BUBBLE! 🫧🎉 🧡 "A must-purchase for libraries." —⭐ SLJ, STARRED REVIEW 🧡 A California Reading Association Eureka! Honor Book (Silver) 🧡 Classroom Resource available at OwlkidsBooks.com 🔗 #ClassroomBooks #MediaLiteracy #BookSky

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The Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illust & Performers. @canscaip.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

PYI RECORDED registration open until November 30! Watch your PYI recordings until January 31! $150 CANSCAIP Members & Friends | $175 non-members Register today: www.canscaip.org/event-6251775 #PYI2025 #CANSCAIP #CanKidLit

PYI RECORDED registration open until November 30!

Watch your PYI recordings until January 31!

$150 CANSCAIP Members & Friends | $175 non-members

Select any four sessions - you also get the two keynotes.
Many of the sessions had handouts, and you'll get those too.
Want more than four? Order additional sessions for $10.
Links to the recordings are sent a few days after registering.
View the recordings as often as you like until January 31.

Register today: https://www.canscaip.org/event-6251775

#PYI2025

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The Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illust & Performers. @canscaip.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

CANSCAIP Monthly Membership Meeting Wed Nov 12 7pm ET Elly Barlin Daniels Olivia Daniels @lenacoakley.bsky.social #CANSCAIP

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Helen Kubiw ❤️ 🇨🇦 📚 @hkubiw.bsky.social · 08/11/2025

Have a great launch @jgcanada.bsky.social for BURST YOUR BUBBLE! OUTSMART THE ALGORITHMS AND SEE WHAT YOU'RE MISSING today. Lots to absorb in this NF book for #MG readers, with fab art by @jandolby.bsky.social We should all be reading this one! canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/11/burs...

Book cover of Burst Your Bubble!: Outsmart the Algorithms and See What You're Missing by Joyce Grant, illustrated by Jan Dolby, depicts a boy with a tool bursting a large bubble.

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Joyce Grant @jgcanada.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

A reminder that my book launch is THIS SATURDAY at 1 pm, A Different Drummer Books in Burlington. Please come! There will be gazillions of bubbles and you’ll even get to hear me sing and play piano. True story! @jandolby.bsky.social @owlkids.bsky.social #medialiteracy #kidlit

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Jennifer Harris @mypbjam.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

In Toronto and feeling witchy? Here's the event for you! @picturebookseh.bsky.social

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Joyce Grant @jgcanada.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

Want a reading "palate cleanser" -- a book you might not normally think to pick up? @bookgaga.bsky.social suggests "Burst Your Bubble!" along w/others including the latest poetry by @paulvermeersch.bsky.social TY BookGaga! @owlkids.bsky.social bookgagabooks.ca/2025/09/27/c... Image: BookGaga

Four books: Burst your Bubble!, Rebel with a Clause, Death When You're Feeling Blue, Remarkable Bright Creatures

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Karen Krossing @karenkrossing.com · 07/10/2025

Cover reveal! Dorothy Leung and I are so excited for you to meet Tansy, whose life is disrupted one blustery day, by a pesty cloud that just won’t go away. ☁️ THE CLOUD THAT STUCK ☁️ officially comes out April 14, 2026, and is available for pre-order now. @charlesbridge.bsky.social #kidlit #CANkidlit

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 08/10/2025

THE LIBRARIANS @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social is a *must-see.* Thanks to @ifla.org Met Lib for the private screening at Toronto Reference Library. Terrifying, deeply moving. I know several of the librarians & recognized books by many #KidLit #YALit friends. 😢 #BannedBooksWeek #LibrarySky cont'd

Panel discussion taking place in a conference room with four speakers seated on stage in front of an audience. A large screen beside them displays a slide that reads, “America’s war on books is more than a war on words. THE LIBRARIANS. Directed by Kim A. Snyder.” The slide also shows several film festival logos.

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 08/10/2025

Met up with #KidLit friends at the private screening of THE LIBRARIANS today, including @karenkrossing.com @jgcanada.bsky.social Hélène Boudreau and @maureentai.com (who recently moved to Toronto from Hong Kong). #TorKidLit

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Two smiling people giving a thumbs up outside of the Toronto Reference Library.

Author Joyce Grant holding up a copy of her new book with Jan Dolby, Burst Your Bubble.

Debbie Ridpath Ohi and Karen Krossing. Karen is wearing a t-shirt that reads "I Read Banned Books."

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Joyce Grant @jgcanada.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

Can I ask a favour? If your child used TKN and "taught" you something they learned from one of our news articles, could you please DM or email me? Thank you!

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Patricia Storms @stormsy.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Still quite busy with a fun project (plus I'm painting again!) so I'll just leave this spot with a cartoon of a belching rat. #Rat #Rats #RatBelching #RatBurping #kidlitart #Drawing #Ink

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Joyce Grant @jgcanada.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

An incredible woman, who has left us with a legacy that will continue to educate and inform us for many decades. So grateful to her -- she will be sorely missed.

A screen cap of a NYT article about the passing of Jane Goodall at age 91

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