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Woozles Children’s Bookstore @woozlesbooks.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

We unfortunately have to cancel Storytime today at the Public Gardens due to weather. We hope to see you there next week! 🌧️

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Woozles Children’s Bookstore @woozlesbooks.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Due to weather conditions, Storytime will be cancelled this morning. We hope to see you next week!

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Woozles Children’s Bookstore @woozlesbooks.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

Storytime at the Berkeley is back!! Join us tomorrow, January 20th at 10:30am at 6240 Pepperell Street. We meet every Tuesday to read a mix of baby board books and picture books...all are welcome!

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Woozles Children’s Bookstore @woozlesbooks.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

Day 12, our last day of highlighting book suggestions for all of your gift giving needs! You can find these, and many more holiday titles on the front shelves at Woozles and on our website. Happy Holidays everyone! #kidsbooksky #halisky

Selection of kids books featuring holiday titles for a gift giving guide, including: Happy Kwanzaa, Santa’s First Christmas, A Dragon for Christmas.

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Woozles Children’s Bookstore @woozlesbooks.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Day 11 highlights love stories from our YA and adult sections! From last chances final year of high school romance to a foodie matchmaker check out these, and many more titles, which celebrate love. #kidsbooksky #halisky

A selection of YA and adult stories about love as part of a holiday gift guide, on a burnt orange background. Titles include: Saint Anything, Run Away With Me, and You Started It.

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Woozles Children’s Bookstore @woozlesbooks.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

Day 10 highlights books set in Atlantic Canada or by Atlantic authors. From picture book to adult novels, check out these, and many more titles by local authors and illustrators, across our shelves! #kidsbooksky #halisky

A selection of kids books by Atlantic authors for a holiday gift giving guide, on a blue background. Titles include: Black Boy Black Boy, Sem’s Map, The Austen’s and Butter Tart Island.

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Woozles Children’s Bookstore @woozlesbooks.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Day 9 is full of book ideas for the aspiring artist in your life! From picture books to fiction, graphic novels to activity books, find a wide range of art themed books on our shelves to inspire the artist on your list. Stop by the store for even more recommendations! #halisky #kidsbooksky

A selection of children’s books about art, from graphic novels to picture books, for a holiday gift guide. Titles include: This is Orange, Art Club and A History of Fashion for Children, on a purple background.

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Woozles Children’s Bookstore @woozlesbooks.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

Day 8 is for the history enthusiast in your life! Whether you’re looking for non-fiction, elementary or YA, we have a wide selection of titles for any time traveler on your list. Visit us in store for even more recommendations! #kidsbooksky #halisky

A selection of historical fiction and non-fiction titles for kids, for a holiday gift guide on a green background. Titles include: War Games, Renegade Girls, Seabird and Ancient Rome.

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Woozles Children’s Bookstore @woozlesbooks.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

Day 7 is full of recommendations for the fantasy fan! Check out these magical titles from elementary to adult, and stop by for recommendations of many more fantasy titles across our shelves. #kidsbooksky #halisky

A selection of fantasy novels from elementary age to adult for a holiday gift guide on a red background. Titles include: Atana and the Firebird, Legends & Lattes, and The Wee Free Men.

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Woozles Children’s Bookstore @woozlesbooks.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

Day 6 is for the young meteorologist in your life! Check out our selection of titles, including picture book, non-fiction and elementary, which feature wild weather elements! #kidsbooksky #halisky

A selection of children’s books for a holiday gift guide featuring storms, snow and weather elements. Including titles - Island Storm, After It Rains, Why? Weather - on a purple background.

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Woozles Children’s Bookstore @woozlesbooks.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Day 5, suggestions for your young nature enthusiast! Find these titles, and more, for the child who can’t get enough outdoor adventure. #kidsbooksky #halisky

A selection of kid’s book covers for a holiday gift guide, including titles - Birding for Babies, Be a Nature Explorer, Mi’kmaw Moons. Out door themed books on a burgundy background.

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Woozles Children’s Bookstore @woozlesbooks.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

Day 4, suggestions for the inquisitive fact finder in your life! Check out our non-fiction section for a wide range of titles for endlessly curious kiddos. #kidsbooksky #halisky

A selection of featured non-fiction titles for curious kids as part of a holiday gift guide. Titles include, Bridges, About Time and Every Day Amazing, on a teal/green background.

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Woozles Children’s Bookstore @woozlesbooks.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Day 3, Creature Feature! Find these selected titles, and many more, on our shelves for the child in your life who loves animals. #kidsbooksky #halisky

Selection of gift ideas for children interested in animals. Kids book covers including titles - Nocturnal Animals, How to Know a Crow, and Owl - on a blue background.

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Woozles Children’s Bookstore @woozlesbooks.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Day 2 is for the aspiring sleuth in your life! Check out these featured mysteries and many more on our shelves. #kidsbooksky #halisky

A selection of highlighted mystery titles, from early reader to adult on an orange background. Book covers include: Death by Whoopee Cushion, Let the Monster Out, and Medici Heist.

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Woozles Children’s Bookstore @woozlesbooks.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

We’re celebrating the holidays with twelve days of featured titles! Come find these sports titles, and many more, on our shelves for the sports enthusiast in your life! We have book suggestions for all your gift giving needs so keep an eye out for our upcoming posts. 🎁 #kidsbooksky #halisky

A gift guide featuring a selection of kids’ titles on sports, both fiction and non-fiction, on a red background. Book covers include titles such as: Kid Olympians, Drive to Victory and Ringette Girl.

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Woozles Children’s Bookstore @woozlesbooks.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

In need of gift giving inspiration for the holidays? We have you covered with the Woozles Holiday Gift Guide! Find a selection of highlighted titles for kids of all ages and interests on your list! Find our Holiday Gift Guide in store and on our website. #halisky #kidsbooksky

A collection of kids’ book titles - such as Pocket Bear, Farting Fish and Busyed - highlighting a holiday gift guide for 2025 on a green background.

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Woozles Children’s Bookstore @woozlesbooks.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

Looking for a cozy weekend activity? Join us this Sunday, November 23rd, from 1:00pm to 2:30pm for a drop-in activity session with author, Ashley Anne Clark. Stop by and celebrate her new book, 𝘕𝘰𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘈𝘯𝘪𝘮𝘢𝘭𝘴, with a nature themed craft. Hope to see you there! #halisky #kidsbooksky

Hand holding a copy of Nocturnal Animals in front of a bookstore with a green and white sign. The book cover is dark with stars and a group of woodland animals.

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Woozles Children’s Bookstore @woozlesbooks.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

Unfortunately, due to illness, our Storytime at The Berkeley is canceled for this week. We hope to see you next week! Have you heard about our New Storytime? We have partnered with The Berkeley Retirement Home on Pepperell to offer a cozy indoor Storytime. Storytime is held on Tuesdays at 10:30!

A selection of children’s board books - with titles including: Click, Clack, Moo Cows That Type and This Dog. That Dog. - with a central text about a public Storytime organized by Woozles.

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Woozles Children’s Bookstore @woozlesbooks.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

Woozles will be closed Tuesday, November 11th for Remembrance Day. We will return to our regular hours on Wednesday.

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Woozles Children’s Bookstore @woozlesbooks.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

The shop needed more gnomes. Thankfully Lauren Soloy updated our window with some of her beautiful illustrations! Stop by Woozles and check out our charming window in celebration of her new book, 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘕𝘦𝘸𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘎𝘯𝘰𝘮𝘦. We have signed copies so come grab yours today. Thanks so much Lauren! #kidsbooksky

Happy author outside a bookstore celebrating their window display for their new book, The Newest Gnome.

Winter themed window display to celebrate a new book, The Newest Gnome.

Happy author on a sunny day painting the bookstore’s new window.

Smiling author holding up their signed books - The Hidden World of Gnomes and The Newest Gnome - in a vibrant floral fabric chair.

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Woozles Children’s Bookstore @woozlesbooks.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

We are so excited to be participating in Nova Scotia Loyal’s pilot program aimed at supporting Nova Scotian authors and publishers. Stop by and pick up a coupon for $10 off qualifying titles (while supplies last). See link in bio for details on qualifying books and voucher program. #halisky

Hand holding a voucher for $10 off select Nova Scotian titles as part of Nova Scotia Loyal’s Book Voucher Program.

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Woozles Children’s Bookstore @woozlesbooks.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

October is Mi’kmaw history month, an opportunity to celebrate Mi’kmaw culture and history. This year’s theme is A’tukwemk aq A’tukowinu’k – Storytelling and Storytellers. Find our list of featured titles by Mi’kmaw authors and artists on our website and shelves. #kidsbooksky #halisky

A selection of picture books by Mi’kmaw authors and artists on a grey background. Titles include: Mi’kmaw Moons, Amazing L’Nu’k and Sem’s Map.

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Woozles Children’s Bookstore @woozlesbooks.bsky.social · 19/10/2025

Scenes from a joyous day! Thank you to all the families and friends who joined us yesterday to celebrate 47 wonderful years of sharing our love of reading with the Halifax community. Our hearts are full, thank you everyone! ♥️ #kidsbooksky #halisky

Three generations of Woozles standing and smiling outside the bookstore to celebrate 47 years in business.

Child dancing to musical performance of husband and wife duo, Joyce and Glenn of ReJOYce.

Susan’s face painting station, working on an image on someone’s hand.

Curious George and a Woozle smiling outside to celebrate Woozles’ Bookstore 47th birthday.

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Woozles Children’s Bookstore @woozlesbooks.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

We’re two days away from the Woozles Birthday party and can’t wait! We hope you can join us on October 18th from 10am-12pm to celebrate our 47th birthday. Preparations are underway, including: storytime, music, face painting, fish pond prizes, a yo-yo demo, cookies and Curious George! #halisky

Black and white photo from the 70s of kids celebrating the birthday of Woozles Children’s Bookstore with balloons and a clown.

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Woozles Children’s Bookstore @woozlesbooks.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

Here’s what we read at our first Storytime at the Berkeley this week! Join us for cozy readings on Tuesdays at 10:30am at the Berkeley on Pepperell. This is a free and public event for families. Please note, next week’s Storytime will be held on 𝑴𝒐𝒏, 𝑶𝒄𝒕. 20𝒕𝒉 instead of Tuesday. See you there!

A selection of children’s picture books for Storytime arranged on a floral fabric bench. Titles include: The Most Boring Book Ever, I’m Very Busy and There’s a Bear on My Chair.

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Woozles Children’s Bookstore @woozlesbooks.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

Woozles is closed Monday, October 13th. We’ll see you on Tuesday!

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Woozles Children’s Bookstore @woozlesbooks.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

We’re excited to have local author and music educator Jennifer Britton host an activity session at Woozles this weekend! Join us Saturday, October 11th, from 1:00pm to 2:30pm for a drop-in activity session and celebrate Jennifer’s new book, 𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦’𝘴 𝘢 𝘚𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘍𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘵. Hope to see you there!

A poster for a weekend event at Woozles celebrating local author Jennifer Britton’s new book. Poster background is dark blue with music note and leaf motifs.

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Woozles Children’s Bookstore @woozlesbooks.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

Join us at the Berkeley Retirement Home for Storytime readings with the residents, a public, free, and family friendly event on Tuesdays at 10:30am. The first session is Tuesday, October 14th at 10:30am. The Berkeley is located at 6240 Pepperell street. Hope to see you there! #halisky

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Woozles Children’s Bookstore @woozlesbooks.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

We’re throwing a party and you’re invited! 🥳 Please join us on Saturday, October 18th from 10am-12pm to celebrate our 47th birthday! There will be storytime, free face painting, music, our famous fishpond and more! Our favourite monkey will definitely be making an appearance so mark your calendars!

Curious George and a Woozle smiling and skipping down the sidewalk.

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Woozles Children’s Bookstore @woozlesbooks.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

Woozles is closed Tuesday, September 30th in honour of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

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Woozles Children’s Bookstore @woozlesbooks.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

Tuesday, September 30th is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Here are a few selected titles you can find on our shelves which discuss the importance of Orange Shirt Day, and the legacy of Canada’s Residential School system. #kidsbooksky

A selection of children’s books - covers and open - which discuss the legacy of Canada’s Residential School System, on a grey background.

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Woozles Children’s Bookstore @woozlesbooks.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

Spooky season is approaching and we have chills and thrills for all of you YA fans! Check out these chilling page turners to get you into the spirit of the season! 👻 #halisky #kidsbooksky

A selection of chilling YA titles including, Cemetery Boys, Let’s Split Up, and A Tempest of Tea, to enter the spirit of the spooky season on a grey background.

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Woozles Children’s Bookstore @woozlesbooks.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

Join us this Saturday, September 20th, from 1:00pm to 2:30pm for a drop-in activity session with Nova Scotian author Bex Tobin Fine. Stop by and celebrate her new book, 𝘍𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘳 𝘐𝘵!, with a colouring activity and musical accompaniment! We can’t wait! #halisky #kidsbooksky

Hand holding up a newly published picture book - Floor It! - in front of a bookstore and its green sign, Woozles.

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Second Story Press @secondstory.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

Meet Ellen Johnson Sirleaf! Ellen Johnson Sirleaf is featured in Kate Graham’s RUN THE WORLD LIKE A GIRL: INTERNATIONAL WOMEN LEADERS, publishing on October 16, 2025 🌏 Pre-order your copy now! #ReadWomen #FeministLiterature #FeministBooks #EllenJohnsonSirleaf #booksky

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Woozles Children’s Bookstore @woozlesbooks.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

We had a visit today from author and illustrator @brianacorrscott.bsky.social who kindly signed so many books for us! From board books to paper dolls, stop by to see her beautifully illustrated titles and take home a signed copy for yourself. Thanks Briana! @nimbuspub.bsky.social #kidsbooksky

Smiling author posing in a chair with two of her newest titles - Anne of Green Gables and I Lost a Day.

Author signing one of her books in a bright floral fabric chair.

A selection of books written or illustrated by Briana Corr Scott on a gray background.

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Woozles Children’s Bookstore @woozlesbooks.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

Thank you again to all the young writers who submitted to this year’s Woozles Writes Writing Contest! We know there are many young authors eagerly awaiting the results of the contest. We will be announcing the results in October (after each entrant has first been contacted), so stay tuned! ✏️

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Woozles Children’s Bookstore @woozlesbooks.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

We’re very excited to share that Sarah Emsley‘s (@sarahemsley.bsky.social) book, 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘈𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘴, has arrived early! She kindly stopped by to sign copies so come grab your copy today. Congrats Sarah! #halisky #booksky

Author signing her newly published book, The Austens, on a colourful window seat.

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Woozles Children’s Bookstore @woozlesbooks.bsky.social · 31/08/2025

Woozles will be closed Mon, Sept 1st for Labour Day. We’ll see you on Tuesday!

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Woozles Children’s Bookstore @woozlesbooks.bsky.social · 30/08/2025

School is around the corner and you can find these titles, and more, in store to help with all the feelings that come with returning to school or starting for the first time. 🚌 #kidsbooksky #halisky

A selection of picture books about school including titles such as, When You Go to Dragon School, A Kids Book About School and First Day Around the World, displayed on a grey background.

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Woozles Children’s Bookstore @woozlesbooks.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

We have been monitoring the air quality assessment from Environment Canada this morning and unfortunately, due to the continued lowering air quality (and smell of smoke outside) from the Long Lake wildfire we have decided to cancel Storytime for today.

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Woozles Children’s Bookstore @woozlesbooks.bsky.social · 24/08/2025

Join us in the beautiful Halifax Public Gardens this Tuesday, August 26th for the last Storytime of the 2025 season! Come find us under the big tree near the cafe with an armful of great books. Here’s what we read last week! #halisky #kidsbooksky

Selection of kids picture books including titles such as: They All Saw A Cat, Can I Play Too? and Oh No, George! On a grey background

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Woozles Children’s Bookstore @woozlesbooks.bsky.social · 23/08/2025

We had a lovely visit from author Laura Alary this week. You can find signed copies of her books, 𝘚𝘦𝘢 𝘪𝘯 𝘮𝘺 𝘊𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘴 and 𝘞𝘪𝘯𝘥, 𝘚𝘵𝘰𝘱 𝘉𝘭𝘰𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘨 on our shelves. Titles perfect for the lingering days of summer and cool fall days ahead. Thanks Laura! #halisky #kidsbooksky

Author smiling, holding their children’s picture books in front of a colourful bench and window

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Woozles Children’s Bookstore @woozlesbooks.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

We may be well into August but it’s not too late to grab a book from the Woozles 2025 Summer Reading List! Check out the selection of titles we’ve compiled for your youngest readers to YA and non-fiction enthusiasts. You can find the full list online and in-store. Happy reading! #kidsbooksky#booksky

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Woozles Children’s Bookstore @woozlesbooks.bsky.social · 17/08/2025

Here’s what we read at Storytime last week! The last Storytime of the season will be August 26th. We hope you can join us in the Halifax Public Gardens to round out the summer! #halisky #kidsbooksky

Selection of kids picture books read during an outdoor story time session in a park, arranged on the grass.

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Woozles Children’s Bookstore @woozlesbooks.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

We are so excited to have copies of 𝘍𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘔𝘦 𝘐𝘴 𝘍𝘢𝘵 by former Woozle Mollie Cronin! We’ll have signed copies later in the month but if you’re like us and can’t wait to read it drop by and grab your copy now! Congratulations Mollie! @conundrumpress.bsky.social

A black and white cover of a graphic novel held by a hand in front of the Woozles bookshop storefront.

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Woozles Children’s Bookstore @woozlesbooks.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

Here’s what we read at Storytime last week. Cool off with us in the shade at the Halifax Public Gardens for today’s Storytime session! #halisky #kidsbooksky

A collection of children’s picture books laid out on a lemon patterned background.

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Woozles Children’s Bookstore @woozlesbooks.bsky.social · 09/08/2025

Today is International Cat Day, a purrr-fect time to curl up with a feline tale! Find these titles featuring some of our most beloved cat characters in-store and online. What is your favourite cat book?

A selection of picture books about cats for International Cat Day on a grey background.

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Woozles Children’s Bookstore @woozlesbooks.bsky.social · 03/08/2025

Woozles will be closed Monday, August 4th. We’ll see you on Tuesday! #halisky

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Woozles Children’s Bookstore @woozlesbooks.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

Today is the day! The Woozles Writes Writing Contest closes at 4PM today. Get those submissions in! Details on our website, link in bio. #kidsbooksky #halisky

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Woozles Children’s Bookstore @woozlesbooks.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

Calling all young Nova Scotian authors! There are only a few days left to submit to the Woozles Writes Writing Contest - get those stories in! Full details about the contest and submission process can be found on our website, link in bio. Contest closes Thursday, July 31 at 4PM. Happy writing! ✏️

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