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Owlkids Publishing @owlkids.bsky.social · 34s

Curl up with these books this cozy autumn season 🍂🍁 WHO NEEDS THE DARK? POPPY & SAM AND THE SEARCH FOR SLEEP OUR WOOLLY BEAR BEE & FLEA AND THE FALL FIASCO AT THE RESCUE CAT CAFÉ MR. ACORN'S FOREST SPA COUNTING ON FALL #Fall #FallBooks #Cozy #CozyBooks #FallBookRecs #BookRecs #Seasons #Autumn

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Publisher Spotlight @pubspotlight.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

The Girl Who Loves Trees delivers a “gentle, deliberate book about interacting with nature from an Indigenous perspective” @owlkids.bsky.social Booth 17 #JCLC2026 www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...

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THE GIRL WHO LOVES TREES | Kirkus Reviews

A girl and her grandfather appreciate the natural world.

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Publisher Spotlight @pubspotlight.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Lots of fans of @owlkids.bsky.social here at Booth 17 #JCLC2026

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Owlkids Publishing @owlkids.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

The Owlkids team would like to honor author Bonnie Farmer by sharing her beautiful book OSCAR LIVES NEXT DOOR. This is a story that provides a powerful message of perseverance and a tangible sense of community, culture, and music. We are grateful to have known and worked with Bonnie. ❤️

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Owlkids Publishing @owlkids.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

NEW FOR FALL 🩵 SIMMY AND MADDY'S SNOW DAY releases Nov. 3, 2026! A wordless tribute to winter fun! "A sweetly simple selection ideal for comfy winter reading." —Kirkus Reviews "Sweet, inclusive, and emotionally resonant." —School Library Journal Pre-order today 💙 #WordlessPictureBook #NewBooks

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Elizabeth Everett | Educator & Kidlit Author 📚 @elizabetheverett.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Follow Mr. Acorn as he opens his spa in the spring and welcomes his forest friends throughout the year until the first snowflakes begin to fall. This charming book is perfect for early childhood classrooms learning about seasonal weather and foods.

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Publisher Spotlight @pubspotlight.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Many of the independent publishers we’re bringing to #JCLC2026 provide rich resources as well as #boardbooks #picturebooks #teenbooks and #audiobooks Check out this Discussion and Activity Guide from @owlkids.bsky.social supporting their book ALIYA’S SECRET owlkidsbooks.com/wp-content/u...

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Owlkids Publishing @owlkids.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Some of our books are on the Children's Book Council Fall 2026 Showcase: The Wisdom of Elders 💜 🔗 ow.ly/hptw50ZUILp ELEANOR'S MOON 100 CHAPATIS THE HOUSE AT THE END OF THE STREET WHILE WE WAIT THE GIRL WHO LOVES TREES 🎨 Artwork from ELEANOR'S MOON (ill. #MaggieKnaus) #Recs #CBCShowcase

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Owlkids Publishing @owlkids.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

NEW FOR FALL 🧡 HAVE A BITE!: HOW FOOD CONNECTS US releases Nov. 3, 2026! "A quick, tasty, wide-ranging trip through the history of food." —Kirkus Reviews "A densely packed collection of information about all aspects of food." —School Library Journal Pre-order your copy! 💛 #NewBooks #Nonfiction

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Owlkids Publishing @owlkids.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

It's time for scary fun! 🎃👻 Check out the October covers of Chirp, Chickadee, and OWL! Filled with fun activities, cool facts, rib-tickling jokes, and interesting puzzles - perfect for the season! 🍂🍁 #ChirpMagazine #ChickadeeMagazine #OWLMagazine #KidsMagazine #Classroom #Teacher #Parent

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Owlkids Publishing @owlkids.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

It's pub day for these books 🎉 #BookBirthday 🩶 NO UNGAPATCHKA! "Gorgeously, unequivocally underscores the joyful empowerment of making uniquely individual choices." —⭐ Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW 🧡 DELE AND AMINATA'S JOLLOF WAR "A yummy belly-laugh of a story." —Kirkus Reviews #NewBooks

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Helen Kubiw ❤️ 🇨🇦 📚 @hkubiw.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

New #picturebook from Nancy Cooper, art by Hawlii Pichette from @owlkids.bsky.social has a grandfather taking his granddaughter on a trail to talk trees, gratitude, Indigenous culture, and more. It's THE GIRL WHO LOVES TREES. canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2026/10/the-... 👍🇨🇦📚

Book cover of "The Girl Who Loves Trees," written by Nancy Cooper and illustrated by Hawlii Pichette, shows a girl holding the hand of an older man as they walk a trail through a forest.

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Owlkids Publishing @owlkids.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

#WOTS26 🎉 Check out these awesome birthday messages from readers, past and present! 😍🦉 #50thAnniversary #Birthday #Anniversary #50Years

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Owlkids Publishing @owlkids.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

That's a wrap on #WOTS26 🎉🎉 Thanks to all who came by and celebrated our 50th birthday with us! 🦉 #50thAnniversary #Birthday #Anniversary #50Years

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Owlkids Publishing @owlkids.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Freya Mist, Meteorologist is back! 🐈‍⬛️⚡️ Read THE SHOCKING SIGN OF FALL in the October issue of Chickadee 🍂 Plus, do an un-BOO-lievable experiment! Learn how to make a ghost move without touching it! 👻 🔗 ow.ly/nZxB50ZTB4V #ChickadeeMagazine #Comic #ScienceExperiment #KidLit

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Elizabeth Everett | Educator & Kidlit Author 📚 @elizabetheverett.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

This book is so much fun to read aloud. The text is unexpected and tech savvy and there's tons of fun details hidden within the illustrations. Perfect for kiddos and classes that like to sing along! Favorite line: "And on that farm, she had a ...voice-activated, giant, robotic octopus."

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Owlkids Publishing @owlkids.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Today is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Read our blog post about #JamesCorbiere, a member of Wikwemikong First Nation, who invented a new board game called The Truth in Truth and Reconciliation. 🧡 ow.ly/2YI550X3WVW #TruthAndReconciliation #OrangeShirtDay

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Owlkids Publishing @owlkids.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

New resources for these new books! 🍎✏️ These classroom resources are an excellent tool to engage readers ... and super fun! They are free and easily downloadable below! 👇 🔗 owlkidsbooks.com/resources #ClassroomResources #ClassroomPoster #DiscussionGuide #Curriculum #Teachers #KidLit

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Elizabeth Everett | Educator & Kidlit Author 📚 @elizabetheverett.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

This humorous picture book breaks the fourth wall as a bored rabbit attempts to shake things up. Littles will love how shaking jumbles up the animals, creating a crabbit and a kangarooster. It has bold, bright illustrations and is told entirely with speech bubbles.

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BrianMcLachlan @brianmcl.com · 25/09/2026

A pair of mango books from @owlkids.bsky.social , different but equally fun. What pairs better with mango, than more mango? #KidLit 👍📚

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Owlkids Publishing @owlkids.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

🎉 AMAZING NEWS! 🎉 I NEED PANTS! and YOU CAN'T TAME A TIGER are on the CBC Kids Reads 2026 Shortlist! 🥳🎉 Congrats to the authors and illustrators 🎉 #CBCKidsReads #CBCKids #CBCBooks #CBCCanadaReads #CanadaReads #KidsReads #KidsBooks #Shortlist

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Owlkids Publishing @owlkids.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

It's officially fall 🍁🍂 COUNTING ON FALL helps children in grades K to 2 learn concepts of number sense and numeration! 🐦‍⬛ Language arts, visual arts, science, math 🐦‍⬛ Seasonal patterns 🐦‍⬛ Appeals to kids’ curiosity Make sure to check out the MATH IN NATURE series! #Classroom #Books #KidLit

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Owlkids Publishing @owlkids.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

It's #PubDay for THE LONGEST BANIG and MAGS MACDONALD HAD A JETPACK 🎉🎉 #Enter to #WIN a copy of each book: To enter: 1) Follow Owlkids 2) LIKE this post 3) TAG a friend [#Giveaway ends *Tuesday, September 29, 2026 AT 12PM EST*. CAN/US residents only.] #Contest #NewBooks

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BrianMcLachlan @brianmcl.com · 21/09/2026

Chirp and I going to be at Word on the Street celebrating @owlkids.bsky.social 50th birthday this Saturday at 3:05 in the Young Readers Tent. I'll be drawing a birthday card for Owl with audience suggestions. Bring your kiddos! #KidLit #WOTS toronto.thewordonthestreet.ca/event-direct...

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Owlkids Publishing @owlkids.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

It’s time to celebrate! 🎉 Come by booth #KS20 to spin our birthday prize wheel to WIN some awesome freebies and say hi to Chirp! 🥳 📍David Pecaut Square 215 King Street W | BOOTH #KS20 🗓️ Sat., Sept. 26 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Sun., Sept. 27 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM See you this weekend! 🎉 #50thAnniversary

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Saturday, Sept. 26 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM

3:05 - 3:45pm: Celebrate 50 Years with Owlkids @ the Young Readers Tent. Meet OWL editor Melissa, comic artist Brian McLachlan, and Chirp!
4:20 - 4:50pm: Meet Chirp at the Owlkids booth.

Sunday, Sept. 27 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

2:20 - 3:00pm: Meet Chirp at the Owlkids booth.
3:30 - 3:50pm: Meet Chirp at the Owlkids booth.

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Owlkids Publishing @owlkids.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Read the STARRED REVIEWS for these new and upcoming books 🤩 ✨NO UNGAPATCHKA: "Yes indeedy to Kerbel’s encouraging ungapatchka." — ⭐ Kirkus ✨DIFFERENT GOOD: "Whimsical, offbeat, and marvelous." — ⭐ Kirkus ✨BACKPACK: "A perfect back-to-school title." — ⭐ Kirkus #NewBooks #BookReview

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NO UNGAPATCHKA! "gorgeously, unequivocally underscores the joyful empowerment of making uniquely individual choices." — ⭐ Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW

DIFFERENT GOOD is "whimsical, offbeat, and marvelous—just like its prehistoric protagonist." — ⭐ Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW

BACKPACK is "a perfect back-to-school title that perfectly praises a sturdy, true friend." — ⭐ Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW

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Owlkids Publishing @owlkids.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

With school back in session, this is a great time to strengthen kids' understanding of media, misinformation, generative AI, and more 🍎✏️ Check out our Media Literacy Toolkit for important tips from the Owlkids editors 💡 🔗 ow.ly/1oYi50ZNRGI #NationalOnlineLearningDay #MediaLiteracy

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Owlkids Publishing @owlkids.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

🎉 We have two Loan Stars September 2026 Jr. Canadian Top 10 picks 🎉 🐌 HOW NOT TO RESCUE A SNAIL 🍕 PAISLEY & PECK: PIZZA FARM #NewBooks #TopPicks #LoanStars #SnailAndStump #Series #PaisleyAndPeck

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Elizabeth Everett | Educator & Kidlit Author 📚 @elizabetheverett.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

With themes of community, pride, and jealousy, this book celebrates food and culture. Follow Dele and Aminata as their cooking disaster brings their two competitive spirits together. A jollof rice recipe is included at the end, seasoned with tomatoes, peppers, onions, and sweet paprika -- YUM!

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Owlkids Publishing @owlkids.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Happy back-to-school everyone! 🍎🎉 The Chirp, Chickadee, and OWL September issues are chockful of awesome school content ✏️ Check them out for student advice, classroom tips, and lots of after-school fun! #ChirpMagazine #ChickadeeMagazine #OWLMagazine #Reading #50thAnniversary #School

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Owlkids Publishing @owlkids.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

25% off ALL preorders from Barnes & Noble! 🎉👇 🔗 ow.ly/IYxS50ZLe39 The sale is on from Wednesday, September 9th to Friday, September 11th, so don't miss out on grabbing some awesome upcoming releases 📚 Coupon code: PREORDER25 #BNPreorder #PreorderSale #BookSale

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Owlkids Publishing @owlkids.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

It's #PubDay for these books! 🎉🎉 PAISLEY & PECK: PIZZA FARM HOW NOT TO RESCUE A SNAIL THE GIRL WHO LOVES TREES A big congratulations to our authors and illustrators 🥳 Available wherever books are found 🎉 #NewBooks #NewBooksForFall #Publishing #BookBirthday #KidLit

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Owlkids Publishing @owlkids.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Get ready for back-to-school by browsing our full list of books! 🍎✏️ 🔗 ow.ly/oNMv50ZH0xz #BookList #Recs #BTS #BackToSchool #ClassroomBooks #SchoolStories

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BACKPACK
THE WEEDFLOWER
THAO: A PICTURE BOOK
TIME TO LEAVE, LAVERNE!
RAJ'S RULE
HOW DOES A FAIRY TALE WORK?
RJ AND THE TICKING CLOCK
MOOSE, GOOSE, ANIMALS ON THE LOOSE!
BURST YOUR BUBBLE!
A TICKET AROUND THE WORLD
LEFT-HANDED
HOW TO READ A VERY SERIOUS BOOK
SIMON TURNS RIGHT
OFF TO CLASS

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Owlkids Publishing @owlkids.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

NEW FOR FALL 🧡 SHAKE THIS BOOK! releases Oct. 20, 2026! "Let this silly rabbit shake up your storytime!" —Kirkus Reviews This highly hilarious and interactive book invites readers to actively participate in the story! Pre-order your copy today 💚 #NewBooks #NewBooksForFall

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Owlkids Publishing @owlkids.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

🎉 AWARD NEWS 🎉 LITTLE MOMENTS IN A BIG UNIVERSE is nominated for the Richard Allen Chase Memorial Award! ✨ Thank you to The Canadian Children's Book Centre for this incredible honor! See the full list of finalists below! 👇 🔗 ow.ly/355M50ZInbV #BookAwards #AwardNews #Nominee #KidLit

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Owlkids Publishing @owlkids.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

NEW FOR FALL 🖤 WE ALL CAST SHADOWS releases Oct. 20, 2026! "A warmhearted nod to celestial phenomena and earthly kindness." —Kirkus Reviews On a walk to the park, a young girl delights in the shadows of the city! Pre-order your copy today 🤍 #NewBooks #NewBooksForFall #Eclipse #Toronto #KidLit

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Owlkids Publishing @owlkids.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS! Owlkids Books is open for submissions from Canadian authors and illustrators! For more information, please visit our submissions portal 👇 🔗 owlkidsbooks.com/submissions Spread the word! 📚 #Book #Submissions #Publishing #KidLit

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Owlkids Publishing @owlkids.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

It's back-to-school time! ✏️🍎 Check out the covers of Chirp, Chickadee, and OWL! Filled with fun activities, cool facts, rib-tickling jokes, and interesting puzzles - perfect for the classroom! #ChirpMagazine #ChickadeeMagazine #OWLMagazine #KidsMagazine #50thAnniversary #School

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Owlkids Publishing @owlkids.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

⚠️ FRAUD ALERT ⚠️ We are aware of fraudulent emails being sent by third parties impersonating Owlkids Books staff. If you have received an email from us and would like to confirm its authenticity, please reach out to us 👇 🔗 owlkidsbooks.com/contact

We are aware of fraudulent emails being sent by third parties impersonating Owlkids Books staff.

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If you are suspicious of the nature of any email you receive claiming to be from someone at Owlkids and would like to confirm, please connect with us using the contact form on our website (link below), or send us an inquiry at owlkids@owlkids.com.

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Owlkids Publishing @owlkids.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Happy book birthday to these #Paperbacks 🥳 STARTING FROM SCRATCH (UPDATED EDITION) ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE YOU ARE STARDUST OTIS & PEANUT FOREVER AND EVER #NewBooks #NewReleases #PubDay #NewBooksForFall

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Owlkids Publishing @owlkids.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

It's #PubDay for these books! 🎒🍎 #Giveaway 👇 BACKPACK HOW DOES A FAIRY TALE WORK? #Enter to #WIN a copy of each book: To enter: 1) Follow Owlkids 2) LIKE this post 3) TAG a friend below [Giveaway ends *Tuesday, September 1, 2026 AT 12PM EST*. CAN/US residents only] #NewBooks #PubDay

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Owlkids Publishing @owlkids.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

NEW FOR FALL 🤍 DIFFERENT GOOD by #ThaoLam releases October 20, 2026! "Whimsical, offbeat, and marvelous." — ⭐ Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW Pre-order your copy today 🤍 #NewBooks #NewBooksForFall

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Owlkids Publishing @owlkids.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

NEW FOR FALL 🩷 NO UNGAPATCHKA! releases October 6, 2026! "Gorgeously, unequivocally underscores the joyful empowerment of making uniquely individual choices." — ⭐ Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW ⭐ Pre-order your copy today 🩷 #NewBooks #NewBooksForFall #PictureBook #KidLit

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Owlkids Publishing @owlkids.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

🎉 AMAZING NEWS! 🎉 We have FOUR books on the CBC Kids Reads 2026 Longlist! 🥳🎉 I NEED PANTS! RAVEN'S RIBBONS (*Cdn rights only) YOU CAN'T TAME A TIGER AT THE RESCUE CAT CAFÉ Congrats to all authors and illustrators! 🎉 #CBCKidsReads #CBCKids #CBCBooks #CBCCanadaReads #KidsReads #KidsBooks

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Owlkids Publishing @owlkids.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

NEW FOR FALL 🧡 DELE AND AMINATA'S JOLLOF WAR releases October 6, 2026! "A delightful, fun addition to classroom collections." —School Library Journal Back matter includes a recipe for jollof rice! Pre-order your copy today 💛 #NewBooks #NewBooksForFall #PictureBook

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Owlkids Publishing @owlkids.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

NEW FOR FALL 🤖 MAGS MACDONALD HAD A JETPACK releases September 22, 2026! In this high-tech spin on the classic nursery rhyme, Mags MacDonald gets more than she bargained for! Pre-order your copy today 🩷 #NewBooks #NewBooksForFall #PictureBook #NurseryRhyme #OldMacDonald #KidLit

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49th Shelf @49thshelf.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Check out our Publisher Spotlight series, where we highlight Canadian independent presses doing standout work in the literary and academic world! Who are we highlighting this month? The amazing people at @owlkids.bsky.social! 49thshelf.com/Blog/2026/08... #CanLit

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Publisher Spotlight: Owlkids Books and OWL Magazine · Blog Post · 49th Shelf

Welcome to our new Publisher Spotlight series, where we highlight Canadian independent presses doing standout work in the literary and academic world.

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Owlkids Publishing @owlkids.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

#Contest 🎥 LAST CALL! Head over to our website at ow.ly/fJBp50ZAzmt to #WIN an awesome Prize Pack 🎉 DEADLINE: Monday, August 17, 2026 ‼️ #PAWPatrol#PawPatrol #PawPatrolMovie #MovieContest #Contest #Prize #MovieTickets #Giveaway

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