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Owlkids Publishing @owlkids.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Are you right-handed or left-handed? 🖐️ #LeftHandersDay #FunFacts LEFT-HANDED: GETTING A GRIP ON HANDEDNESS by #MariaBirmingham and ill. #CatherineChan is a cross-disciplinary look at the history, mystery, and facts of left-handedness 🖐️ #InternationalLeftHandersDay #LeftHanded #Nonfiction

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Maria Birmingham @mkbirmingham.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

How happy am I to find a couple of my books in his branch. What an extraordinary person and legacy. #kidlit

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Helen Kubiw ❤️ 🇨🇦 📚 @hkubiw.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Learn about being a lefty in @mkbirmingham.bsky.social's latest #MG #NF book LEFT-HANDED: GETTING A GRIP ON HANDEDNESS from @owlkids.bsky.social (illus by Catherine Chan). Kids will too enjoy a couple of little quizzes for them & their pets. canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2026/02/left...

Book cover of Left-Handed: Getting a Grip on Handedness, written by Maria Birmingham, illustrated by Catherine Chan, shows four left hands, one holding the title sign

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Linda Ludke @lindamludke.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Chomp-O-Rama by @mkbirmingham.bsky.social illus @cutdrawglue.bsky.social compares the dining habits of humans and animals. There is so much food for thought to savour - I found out some butterflies in the Amazon sip salty tears from the eyes of river turtles! #KidLit @owlkids.bsky.social 📚👍

A woman wearing a pale purple sweater with pictures of otters swimming is holding the book Chomp-O-Rama: The Strange Ways that Animals Eat by Maria Birmingham and illustrated by Kyle Reed. The cover of the book shows an otter with a rock on its chest, eating a clam.

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Rob Birmingham @rjbirmingham.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

The quintessential homer sports announcer is set to retire after the 25-26 season. Love Joe Bowens calls “Don’t tell me about heart and dedication and resilience. This is unbelievable” Still gives me chills #LeafsForever #Leafs #NHL youtu.be/hZ1e1270vrk?...

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Joe Bowen calls Mats Sundin game tying goal against Carolina - May 28, 2002.

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Tidewater Books & Browsery @tidewaterbooks.bsky.social · 03/05/2025

#CanLit 💕🇨🇦📚 Are We Having Fun Yet?: The Human Quest for a Good Time by @mkbirmingham.bsky.social & @katydockrill.bsky.social! Humans have searched out fun for centuries, but maybe they just need to become Cat People (by @hannahhillam.bsky.social , our #Caturday Featured #Book in-store!) 💕🐈‍⬛📚🐱

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Rob Birmingham @rjbirmingham.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

Ok, lesson learned: Don’t second guess Coach. #Pacioretty with the GWG I found my new good luck charm: high blood pressure, heart palpitations, pacing back and forth in front of the TV, nervous diarrhea, profuse sweating All this to face those dirty bastards #FLA #LeafsForever #NHL #Hockey

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Kyle Reed @cutdrawglue.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

CHOMP-O-RAMA is available now! I had so much fun illustrating @mkbirmingham.bsky.social ’s book, and so proud it’s out on shelves! A huge thanks to the incredible team at @owlkids.bsky.social for including me in this project and always being there. #kidlit #canlit #kidsbooks #owlkids

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Kyle Reed @cutdrawglue.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

Another preview image from CHOMP-O-RAMA, out in less than two weeks! In these images we have a kiddo enjoying some pho. A warm bowl of pho is always a good idea. Written by @mkbirmingham.bsky.social, illustrated by me, published by @owlkids.bsky.social. #picturebooks #kidsbooks #kidlitart #canlit

Illustration of a child eating a bowl of pho with chopsticks and a spoon.

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Rebecca Upjohn @rebeccaupjohn.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

For young writers in grades 5th-12th: Golden Shovel Poem Writing Contest 👇

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Kyle Reed @cutdrawglue.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

CHOMP-O-RAMA is out in stores soon! Pre-order from your local bookstore, @owlkids.bsky.social or online retailers :) I learned so much about how #animals eat from @mkbirmingham.bsky.social's book. Did you know #crocodiles swallow rocks?! Rocks in their tummies help digest their meals. #kidsbooks

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Kyle Reed @cutdrawglue.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

Excited to share more process work for CHOMP-O-RAMA, out April 15th! Written by @mkbirmingham.bsky.social, illustrated by me, published by @owlkids.bsky.social. #picturebooks #kidsbooks #canlit

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Owlkids Publishing @owlkids.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

Get excited with us! Some of our Spring books are about to hit the shelves soon! -HANNAH AND THE WRONG NOTE -THE JELLYFISH BUS -CHOMP-O-RAMA: THE STRANGE WAYS THAT ANIMALS EAT Coming APRIL 15! Pre-order today 💙 #NewBooksForSpring #NewBooks #STEM #ClassroomBooks #KidLit

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HANNAH AND THE WRONG NOTE: “A perfectionist pianist learns to let loose in this melodic picture book” (Foreword, STARRED REVIEW) and “Sound, visually inspired guidance for young perfectionists" (Kirkus)

CHOMP-O-RAMA: THE STRANGE WAYS THAT ANIMALS EAT: "A lively comparison of human vs. animal eating habits ... Appetizing fare for the information-hungry" (Kirkus)

THE JELLYFISH BUS: "Beautifully colored, detailed illustrations with just the right comic touch" (SLJ) and "An imaginative exploration of ocean depths" (Kirkus)

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Kyle Reed @cutdrawglue.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

Under a month until CHOMP-O-RAMA is out in the wild! Written by @mkbirmingham.bsky.social, illustrated by me, published by @owlkids.bsky.social. As a special preview, over the next few weeks, I’m sharing some images from the book along with behind the scenes sketches. #picturebooks #kidsbooks

A rough colour study for an illustration of bats.

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Orca Book Publishers @orcabook.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

📣Toronto book launch alert! Join authors @mkbirmingham.bsky.social, Deborah Kerbel, @alisonmcgauley.bsky.social and Erin Silver as they launch their new books for kids and teens. When: March 11 from 6:30–8:00 p.m. Where: Mabel's Fables Bookstore

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Owlkids Publishing @owlkids.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

NEW FOR SPRING 💚 "Appetizing fare for the information-hungry." —Kirkus Reviews CHOMP-O-RAMA: THE SRANGE WAYS THAT ANIMALS EAT is coming APRIL 15, 2025! A companion title to the award-winning SNOOZE-O-RAMA ... Pre-order your copy today! #NewBooksForSpring

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Alison McGauley @alisonmcgauley.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

🥳 GROUP BOOK LAUNCH! 📚 We are excited to visit with friends & family as we share our new books at Mabel’s Fables Children’s Bookstore, March 11th from 6:30-8 pm. 🩷 We’d love to see you there! @picturebookseh.bsky.social @pb25vibes.bsky.social #kidlit @deborahkerbel.com @mkbirmingham.bsky.social

A yellow background with green vines. The title reads GROUP BOOK LAUNCH! The subheading reads: Join Orca authors Maria Birmingham, Deborah Kerbel, Alison McGauley, and Erin Silver as they launch their new books. Chat with the authors and get books signed! Four book covers are featured: PLANT ATTACK!, KENZIE’S LITTLE TREE, NO HUDDLES FOR HELOISE, AND CAN WE TALK? At the bottom, we see the details: When: March 11th from 6:30-8p.m. Where: Mabel’s Fables (662 Mount Pleasant Road, Toronto, ON)

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Maria Birmingham @mkbirmingham.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

Just received my #PLR payment. Sincere thanks to the PLR Commission and Canada Council for the Arts for your support of Canadian creators. So grateful. And yay libraries!! #canlit

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Kimiko Shibata @eslfairy.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

Hey, post-secondary students! Don’t forget that you can vote by mail or do advanced voting during Reading Week if you’ll be back home!! Find out where and how to vote here: www.elections.on.ca/en/voting-in...

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Maria Birmingham @mkbirmingham.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

The first review for CHOMP-O-RAMA is here 😬, and it’s a nice one ☺️: “Appetizing fare for the information-hungry.” Phew! Thank you, Kirkus Reviews! Coming in April, but you can #preorder now! @cutdrawglue.bsky.social @owlkids.bsky.social www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...

Cover of Chomp-O-Rama showing an illustrated otter eating a clam, alongside editorial information

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Kyle Reed @cutdrawglue.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

Received the January/February issue of OWL with my illustration for the Laboratory Look puzzle page. Art direction by Alex Dorward. Had great time coming up with all the details and characters. Thanks Alex and thanks @owlkids.bsky.social #OWLMagazine #illustration #kidlitart #kidsmagazine

Illustrated puzzle page with anthropomorphic characters and young children conducting science experiments.

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Maria Birmingham @mkbirmingham.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

So very nice to find ODD COUPLES included on the Texas Topaz 2025 Reading List. 📚 🥳 @owlkids.bsky.social

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Deborah Kerbel @deborahkerbel.com · 08/01/2025

New year = new books! Delighted to be collaborating again with the brilliant Dawn Lo & the wonderful team @owlkids.bsky.social & thrilled to finally share the cover of our upcoming #fall2025 #informationalpicturebook & companion title to WHAT ABOUT AN OCTOPUS? WHAT ABOUT AN ELEPHANT? - coming Aug/25

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Quill & Quire @quillandquire.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

Q&Q presents the young readers titles we’re most excited about this spring. This week’s instalment features picture books. #CanLit #ireadcanadian #CanKidLit #kidlit quillandquire.com/omni/2025-sp...

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Betsy Bird @fuse8.bsky.social · 28/12/2024

Day 28: 31 Days, 31 Lists - Best Nonfiction Picture Books of 2024. I consider these the best of the best. The ones you cannot miss. See if you can find one you missed before now. #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2024/12/28/3...

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Dave Whamond @davewhamond.bsky.social · 26/12/2024

What a nice review for the book I illustrated, HUNGRY FOR ENGINEERING by @karilynnwinters.bsky.social and Lori Sherritt-Fleming! Thank you to Helen Kubiw!

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Betsy Bird @fuse8.bsky.social · 25/12/2024

Merry Christmas! Happy Hanukkah! And, also, Day 25: 31 Days, 31 Lists. And what's the most holiday-ish list I could do today? 2024 Science and Nature for Kids, of course. I mean, tis the season. 😜 #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2024/12/25/3...

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31 Days, 31 Lists: 2024 Science and Nature Books for Kids

Today, consider this post my present to all those nonfiction and informational book fans out there. It's just FULL of titles that won't really get their day in the sun unless we promote the bloody hec...

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Rebecca Upjohn @rebeccaupjohn.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

You never know where a book will go out in the world...keep writing your stories. Keep setting them afloat. #CanKidlit @canscaip.bsky.social @scbwicanadaeast.bsky.social #picturebook #kidlit

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Publisher Spotlight @pubspotlight.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

With the ongoing strike at Canada Post, we are grateful for this link to e-issue of the the #CCBC BookCentre's Best Fall 2024 #Kidsbooks featuring #picturebooks from #PajamaPress & #InhabitMedia, and #science titles from #InhabitMedia--and a whole lot more! www.bookcentre.ca/best-books-f...

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Alison McGauley @alisonmcgauley.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

Indigo has an incredible deal right now where you can buy 2 books from Canadian Indie Publishers and GET ONE FREE! #kidlit #EduSky #freebook @deborahkerbel.com @mkbirmingham.bsky.social

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The Canadian Children's Book Centre @kidsbookcentre.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

The Canada Post strike has delayed the distribution of the fall issue of Best Books for Kids & Teens. While we wait, we are making the digital edition available for all! Check it out 👉 www.bookcentre.ca/best-books-f...

Digital graphic features the cover of the fall issue of Best Books For Kids & Teens magazine. On the magazine cover, a young Black girl rests her head on a stack of colourful books.

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Maria Birmingham @mkbirmingham.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

So very excited that WHEN NATURE CALLS is a Young Readers Best Book of the Year in @quillandquire.bsky.social! Thank you to award-winning author Heather Camlot (@heathercamlot.bsky.social) who included our book in her selections!! #kidlit #canlit @davewhamond.bsky.social

Cover of When Nature Calls by Maria Birmingham and Dave Whamond

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Maria Birmingham @mkbirmingham.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

Found a big box of books on my porch this weekend! CHOMP-O-RAMA is out in the world in April ‘25, but I got a sneak peek with these author copies. Adorable art by Kyle Reed, edited by Stacey Roderick, designed by Danielle Arbour and pubbed by Owlkids! #kidlit #canlit

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