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Joel A. Sutherland @joelasutherland.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Looking forward to speaking on a Halloween picture book panel with Brandon James Scott & Sid Sharp at Toronto Word on the Street tomorrow (Sun Sept 27) at 12pm! It will be my first time reading THE SCARIEST HOUSE ON THE STREET to an audience, followed by a signing hosted by Ella Minnow Books.

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Joel A. Sutherland @joelasutherland.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

I had a blast at Little Ghosts Books Saturday! It's always a pleasure hanging out with Adrienne Kress, signing books, talking books, reading books... Speaking of books, LGB now has signed copies of HAUNTED CANADA GRAPHIC NOVEL 3, THE SCARIEST HOUSE ON THE STREET, & THE WHISPERINGS!

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Helen Kubiw ❤️ 🇨🇦 📚 @hkubiw.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

New HAUNTED CANADA GRAPHIC NOVEL from @joelasutherland.bsky.social, illus by Sara Harding, Maya McKibbin, Jackie Reynolds & Josh Rosen out now. FOUR CHILLING TALES is rich with true #CDN ghost stories. From Scholastic Canada. canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2026/09/haun...

Book cover of "Haunted Canada Graphic Novel, Volume 3: Four Chilling Tales," written by Joel A. Sutherland, shows a dark figure wearing a long dress and with shining eyes stepping out onto a porch as two ghostly dogs appear before her.

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Adrienne Kress @adriennekress.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Thank you so much to everyone who came out yesterday to celebrate spooky kids’ books with me and @joelasutherland.bsky.social at @littleghostsbooks.bsky.social! It was such a fun time, and such cozy delightful experience! Thank you also again Little Ghosts for being such wonderful hosts! ❤️👻❤️👻

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Joel A. Sutherland @joelasutherland.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

"Three books? Nobody said anything about THREE books!" That's right, I have 3 new books: a middle grade graphic novel, a picture book, & a YA novel - something for everyone! Come see me & Adrienne Kress (signing Ghost Circus) at Little Ghosts Books in Toronto from 1-3pm this Sat to grab a copy!

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Joel A. Sutherland @joelasutherland.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Hey friends! Join me & Adrienne Kress this Saturday, September 19, from 1-3pm at Little Ghosts Books as we celebrate the release of so. Many. Books! HAUNTED CANADA GRAPHIC NOVEL 3, THE SCARIEST HOUSE ON THE STREET, THE WHISPERINGS, & GHOST CIRCUS. Who's ready for spooky season? 🎃👻

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Adrienne Kress @adriennekress.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

THIS Saturday! A co-event to celebrate the launch of @joelasutherland.bsky.social newest HAUNTED CANADA graphic novel at the @littleghostsbooks.bsky.social! There will be some chatting and some signing! (Definitely will be copies of GHOST CIRCUS too!) Come by and say hi! Sat Sept 19 1 - 3pm

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Joel A. Sutherland @joelasutherland.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

🎃 HAUNTED CANADA: GRAPHIC NOVEL, VOLUME 3 is out TODAY! Published by @scholasticCDA and featuring illustrations by Sara Harding, Maya McKibbin, Jackie Reynolds, and Josh Rosen. Four new tales of terror sure to keep readers up well past their bedtimes... 👻

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Josh Rosen @joshdraws.com · 01/09/2026

Guess what’s coming out TODAY?? Haunted Canada: The Graphic Novel, Volume 3, on shelves now!

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Sandy Jonas @sandyjonas.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

@terryart.bsky.social and @joelasutherland.bsky.social fabulous new book is in my hands this very minute. Fun, funny, lovable. Get your copy today, you won’t be disappointed.

Picture book THE SCARIEST HOUSE ON THE STREET with a pink house and cute,funny Halloween creatures in front

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Helen Kubiw ❤️ 🇨🇦 📚 @hkubiw.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

A little early for Halloween but here's a delightful story w a twist & a message about seeing beyond differences: THE SCARIEST HOUSE ON THE STREET by @joelasutherland.bsky.social and illus by @terryart.bsky.social from Scholastic Canada. canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2026/07/the-... 👍🇨🇦📚

Book cover of "The Scariest House on the Street" by Joel A. Sutherland and Terry Pearson shows four young monsters in front of a pink house

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Joel A. Sutherland @joelasutherland.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

I've written scary stories for middle grade and teen readers for years, but today marks a brand-new chapter: my very first picture book is out in the world! THE SCARIEST HOUSE ON THE STREET, illustrated by Terry Pearson and published by Scholastic Canada, is now available. 🎃📚

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Joel A. Sutherland @joelasutherland.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

I had a great time at the @torontocomics.bsky.social this past weekend, hanging out with Jay Odjick, Maya McKibbin, and other talented and amazing artists and writers, signing copies of HAUNTED CANADA THE GRAPHIC NOVEL VOL 2, and catching up with my friends from Scholastic Canada!

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Joel A. Sutherland @joelasutherland.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

I'm excited to be returning to the Toronto Comic Arts Festival this Sunday, June 7, where I'll be signing copies of HAUNTED CANADA: THE GRAPHIC NOVEL VOL 2 with artist @mkchibs.bsky.social! Hope to see you there! @torontocomics.bsky.social

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Joel A. Sutherland @joelasutherland.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

Happy Indie Bookstore Day! I had the pleasure of hanging out at Blue Heron Books, selling copies of Book of Screams, The Forgotten Girl, and Benji Zeb is a Ravenous Werewolf, among other faves. It was also great hanging out with fellow kidlit authors, booksellers, teachers, librarians, and readers!

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Josh Rosen @joshdraws.com · 17/04/2026

In other dog-related news, Josh provided a dog-related illustration for the cover of the upcoming HAUNTED CANADA: GRAPHIC NOVEL, VOL 3!

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Joel A. Sutherland @joelasutherland.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

We have a cover! 🎉 HAUNTED CANADA: GRAPHIC NOVEL, VOL 3, will be published September 1, 2026 by Scholastic Canada, with illustrations by Sara Harding, Maya McKibbin, Jackie Reynolds, Josh Rosen (who also created the stunning cover art). Preorder today! www.indigo.ca/en-ca/haunte...

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Joel A. Sutherland @joelasutherland.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

I'm attending the OLA Super Conference in Toronto today and signing copies of HAUNTED CANADA: THE GRAPHIC NOVEL VOL 2 at noon. Come say hello and grab a copy at the Scholastic Canada booth!

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Nicole Anne. @nicolewalker.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

Stopped at the bookstore today and saw The Great Mouse Escape with my daughter today. The illustrations are incredible @jenniferlmeyer.bsky.social what she got instead Haunted Canada by @joelasutherland.bsky.social volume one and two. A little bit different taste 😅 but glad she’s reading ☺️

The Great Mouse Escape by James Patterson & Chris Gravenstein; Illustrated by Jennifer L. Meyer

The Great Mouse Escape by James Patterson & Chris Gravenstein; Illustrated by Jennifer L. Meyer

Beautiful In text pencil and ink illustrations

The Great Mouse Escape by James Patterson & Chris Gravenstein; Illustrated by Jennifer L. Meyer

Beautiful In text pencil and ink illustrations
One of my favourites.

Haunted Canada Graphic Novel by Joel A Sutherland; illustrated by Hannah Barrett, David Bishop, Matt Salisbury and Jenn Woodall

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Joel A. Sutherland @joelasutherland.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

🎄I'm celebrating the holidays early with a COVER REVEAL for my first picture book, THE SCARIEST HOUSE ON THE STREET, illustrated by Terry Pearson! 🎃This Halloween tale is a fun story about welcoming new friends. Out July 7, 2026 from Scholastic Canada & available for pre-order now!

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Joel A. Sutherland @joelasutherland.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

👻 Thanks to CBC Books for including HAUNTED CANADA: GRAPHIC NOVEL VOL 2 in "13 Canadian Books to Read with Your Kids this Halloween"! 🎃 cbc.ca/books/kids/13-…

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Joel A. Sutherland @joelasutherland.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

🎃 "Joel A. Sutherland brings us another four Canadian ghost stories that will thrill, shock, scare, and even delight young readers, especially those who can't get enough horror." 👻 Read the full review of HAUNTED CANADA: THE GRAPHIC NOVEL VOL 2: canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/10/haun...

canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com

Haunted Canada (Graphic Novel, Volume 2): Four More Terrifying Tales

Promoting children's and YA books by Canadian authors and illustrators

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Helen Kubiw ❤️ 🇨🇦 📚 @hkubiw.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

Great new #Halloween bk of CDN ghost stories. HAUNTED CANADA GRAPHIC NOVEL VOL 2: FOUR MORE TERRIFYING TALES by @joelasutherland.bsky.social illus by @mikeseriously.bsky.social @salisketch.bsky.social Maya McKibbin, Hannah Barrett (ScholasticCDA) canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/10/haun...

Book cover of Haunted Canada Graphic Novel, Volume 2: Four More Terrifying Tales by Joel A. Sutherland depicts head of ghost with glowing white eyes above evergreen forest

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Joel A. Sutherland @joelasutherland.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

🎃 Looking to stock up on HAUNTED CANADA, both the main series and the graphic novels, this Halloween season? Indigo has got you covered! For a limited time, buy 2, get the 3rd free on kids' spooky series! 👻

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Joel A. Sutherland @joelasutherland.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

Had a bit of time between school visits today so you know what that means: surprise book store signing! Chapters Ajax has signed copies of my latest books, including THE WHISPERINGS & HOUSE OF ASH AND BONE, both HAUNTED CANADA GRAPHIC NOVELS, & the 4th HAUNTED CANADA COLLECTION.

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Joel A. Sutherland @joelasutherland.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

Lovely to see two of my books, HAUNTED CANADA: THE GRAPHIC NOVEL VOL 2 and THE WHISPERINGS, included in the Canadian Children's Book Centre's October Book List: Chills & Thrills! 😱 🎃 See the full list here: bookcentre.ca/blogs/newsle...

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Joel A. Sutherland @joelasutherland.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

I had a frightfully fun time at yesterday's book launch for my four latest releases: HAUNTED CANADA: GRAPHIC NOVEL VOL 2, THE WHISPERINGS, HAUNTED CANADA: THE FOURTH TERRIFYING COLLECTION, and the paperback of HOUSE OF ASH AND BONE. Thanks to everyone who came out to celebrate!

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Joel A. Sutherland @joelasutherland.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

Come join me this Sunday, September 28 at 2pm at Coffin Creek Cafe in Courtice to celebrate the release of my four new books! Enjoy spooky treats, book sales and signings, drawing demos from some of the HAUNTED CANADA GRAPHIC NOVEL illustrators, and more!

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Joel A. Sutherland @joelasutherland.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

This Sunday! Join me at Coffin Creek Cafe at 2pm to celebrate the release of my four newest books! Get a book signed, enjoy spooky treats, and meet two of the illustrators of HAUNTED CANADA: THE GRAPHIC NOVEL!

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Joel A. Sutherland @joelasutherland.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

I've had 4 (!) books published in 4 (!) months: the 2nd graphic novel and 4th collection in the HAUNTED CANADA series (Scholastic Canada) & THE WHISPERINGS in hardcover & HOUSE OF ASH AND BONE in paperback (Tundra Books). This calls for a celebration! I hope to see you there. 🎉👻

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Joel A. Sutherland @joelasutherland.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

🎂 Happy book birthday to HAUNTED CANADA: GRAPHIC NOVEL, VOLUME 2! Featuring four more spine-tingling stories from the world of HAUNTED CANADA, adapted into chilling graphic novellas illustrated by Hannah Barrett, Mike Feehan, Maya McKibbin, and Matt Salisbury. 👻😱

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Joel A. Sutherland @joelasutherland.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

⭐I am happy to share the news that The Whisperings has received a starred review from SLJ! This is my 19th book & has received the best reviews of my career. I feel so fortunate that I get to keep sharing "heart-thumping, gory ghost stories" with the world. 🔗Full review: www.slj.com/review/the-w...

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Joel A. Sutherland @joelasutherland.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

I'm looking forward to returning home and getting back into my routine, but I am definitely going to miss waking up to this view! Adios, Cuba!

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LibraryThing @librarything.com · 07/08/2025

"Burn Our Bodies Down meets Delicious Monsters in this terrifying new young adult horror by acclaimed master of the macabre Joel A. Sutherland." Enter to win a copy of @joelasutherland.bsky.social 's "The Whisperings" from Tundra Books #💙📚 #Booksky

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Joel A. Sutherland @joelasutherland.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

After one day in bookstores, THE WHISPERINGS is already the top new release in teen & young adult ghost stories on Amazon in America! Are you ready to find out why readers are calling THE WHISPERINGS "a gripping and gruesome ghost story that's as emotionally resonant as it is terrifying"? 😱

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Joel A. Sutherland @joelasutherland.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

🎉 My newest book, THE WHISPERINGS, is out today! This book has been whispering in the back of my mind for years and now it's ready to crawl into yours. If you enjoy ghost stories, small-town secrets, and characters who have to face down the darkness (inside and out), this one’s for you. 😱

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LibraryThing @librarything.com · 12/07/2025

"The Haunted meets House of Salt and Sorrows in this young adult debut horror by acclaimed master of the macabre Joel A. Sutherland." Enter to win a copy of @joelasutherland.bsky.social's "House of Ash and Bone" from Tundra Books #💙📚 #Booksky

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Joel A. Sutherland @joelasutherland.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

Check out this deep dive into the legend of the haunted Pennyland amusement park that served as inspiration for my middle grade horror novel, Screamers: theghostinmymachine.com/2025/03/10/p...

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Joel A. Sutherland @joelasutherland.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

People are going to extreme lengths to get their hands on a copy of the paperback of HOUSE OF ASH AND BONE, out today! And what better way to celebrate July 1 than by pushing a Canadian author in a lake & reading his latest release? #HappyCanadaDay 🇨🇦

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Joel A. Sutherland @joelasutherland.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

Well, this is exciting! Indigo has selected THE WHISPERINGS as one of their most anticipated Canadian books and is offering a 30% discount until July 6. Save some money, preorder today, and see what all the buzz is about when it's released on Aug 5! 😱 www.indigo.ca/en-ca/the-wh...

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Joel A. Sutherland @joelasutherland.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

It's Box of Books Day! It's always such a thrill to open a delivery and see my author copies for an upcoming release. Behold the paperback edition of HOUSE OF ASH AND BONE with an all-new cover! In stores July 1 and available for pre-order now. 😱

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Joel A. Sutherland @joelasutherland.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

Had an absolute blast at the Mississauga Library's Grade 4 Read to Succeed event as the featured guest author this morning! Seeing a crowd of nearly 500 kids come out to celebrate books never fails to warm this author-librarian's heart. 🖤

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Joel A. Sutherland @joelasutherland.bsky.social · 08/06/2025

Had a great time at the Toronto Comic Arts Festival today, signing HAUNTED CANADA: THE GRAPHIC NOVEL VOL 1 with artists Hannah Barrett & Matt Salisbury. It was also great meeting Maya McKibbin, who has illustrated one of the tales in VOL 2!

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Joel A. Sutherland @joelasutherland.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

I'm excited to be attending the Toronto Comic Arts Festival for the first time ever, and more excited to be doing a signing with three of the artists behind HAUNTED CANADA: THE GRAPHIC NOVEL! Find us at the Scholastic Canada booth (153-156) Sun Jun 8 at 11am. www.torontocomics.com

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Joel A. Sutherland @joelasutherland.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

HOUSE OF ASH AND BONE was reviewed by Ashley Watroba, owner of Treat Yo Shelf Books (best name ever), in a USA Today article. The review was so good that Tundra Books and I couldn't pick just one quote to share...so here are four! Pre-order the paperback edition now! www.usatoday.com/story/entert...

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Joel A. Sutherland @joelasutherland.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

HAUNTED CANADA: THE FOURTH TERRIFYING COLLECTION is out today! More than 350 pages of haunting tales from coast to coast to coast. Perfect reading for summer vacations and nights spent around the campfire. 👻🇨🇦

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Joel A. Sutherland @joelasutherland.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

It's not every day you receive first copies of TWO new books in the mail! What a thrill to finally get my hands on the paperback edition of HOUSE OF ASH AND BONE (July 1 Tundra Books) & HAUNTED CANADA: THE GRAPHIC NOVEL VOLUME 2 (Sept 2 Scholastic Canada). Pre-order now!

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