Stephanie Gibeault

Congratulations on both!

Thank you!

Photo of the author of the book Dogs vs. Humans and the words I'm thrilled to announce I'm nominated for a Silver Birch Express award!

Woohoo! Thank you to @forestofreading.bsky.social for nominating my book with @bambiedlund.bsky.social DOGS VS. HUMANS (published by @owlkids.bsky.social) for a Silver Birch Express award in this year's #ForestofReading. I can't wait for kids to read our book! #kidlit #cankidlit

A turquoise Forest of Reading nominee announcement graphic with 90 book cover images. Text reads: “Congratulations to the 2026 Forest of Reading nominees! For the full nominated lists, visit forestofreading.com.”

Without further ado, we are pleased to announce the Canadian books chosen for the 2026 #ForestofReading program. 🎉 There are so many incredible stories to dive into and we can’t wait for you to discover them all! Visit bit.ly/ForestNomine...

I'm so excited that DOGS VS. HUMANS is included in the Forest. Thank you!

50/50 Raffle Alert!

OLA is kicking off our first ever 50/50 raffle in support of the Forest. Buy your tickets before Oct 16th to qualify for our Early Bird Prize, or by the end of October to be entered into our Grand Prize draw on Halloween!

www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/fores...

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Description of a writing workshop entitled The Importance of Hooks in Nonfiction

Today is the day! Join me and Sourcebooks editor Anna Luketic for a virtual @writersloftma.bsky.social workshop on The Importance of Hooks in Nonfiction from 7-8:30 p.m. eastern. PLUS, Anna is taking submissions from attendees!
Register here: www.thewritersloft.org/loft-workshops
#kidlit

Events for KidLit Writers KidLit Writers! Check out all the different workshops, webinars, classes, contests, and awards that are coming up near you.

If you write for children, don't miss @carolynbfraiser.bsky.social's awesome list of upcoming #kidlit events. I check it every month to make sure I don't miss anything. Thanks, Carolyn!
carolynbfraiser.com/kidlit/

Thank you for sharing!😊

Nonfiction needs a hook!🪝
Join me and Sourcebooks editor Anna Luketic on Oct. 14 from 7-8:30 pm for a virtual course with @writersloftma.bsky.social about the importance of hooks in nonfiction. Register here: www.thewritersloft.org/loft-workshops
#kidlit #cankidlit #writingcommunity

Yay! I was just in Maryland promoting the book, and the response from the community was wonderful. Thank you for sharing Mack's story!

description of a course on the importance of Hooks in Nonfiction

Do you write nonfiction for kids? Then you need a hook!🪝Join me and Sourcebooks editor Anna Luketic for a virtual workshop with @writersloftma.bsky.social on Oct. 14 at 7 pm ET. We'll discuss types of hooks & provide tips for finding your own. Register: www.thewritersloft.org/loft-workshops
#kidlit

Thank you so much, @loritecler.bsky.social, for the kind review of THE DOG WHO SAVED THE BEES (written by me, illustrated by @davidhohn.bsky.social, and published by Sleeping Bear Press)!

Thank you so much for the kind review. I hope you enjoyed the story!🐝🐕

Congrats to our 2025 #CrystalKite honoree #12x12PB members! Way to go, @shannonstocker.bsky.social, @stephaniegibeault.bsky.social, @elisaboxer.bsky.social, @nadiasalomon.bsky.social, Srividhya Venkat, & Tonya Duncan Ellis!

#amwriting #picturebook #kidlit #amreading #booksky

Thank you so much!

Do you have a new puppy? There are some common puppy challenges and I have advice to help you cope in my latest article for @americankennelclub.bsky.social. #dogs #puppy
www.akc.org/expert-advic...

A list of dates and locations for a Maryland book tour for the book The Dog Who Saved the Bees

If you're in Maryland, come celebrate the #picturebook THE DOG WHO SAVED THE BEES (ill. by @davidhohn.bsky.social , published by Sleeping Bear Press) with me and the stars of the book. From Sept. 18 to the 24, we'll be signing books and chatting with readers. Hope to see you there!
#kidlit #edusky

30 Canadian books for younger kids that we are excited about this fall | CBC Books Here are the new Canadian picture books and early chapter books that we can't wait to read this fall.

I'm incredibly honoured that THE DOG WHO SAVED THE BEES, my picture book with @davidhohn.bsky.social from Sleeping Bear Press, has been listed on the CBC Books "30 Canadian books for younger kids that we are excited about this fall." #cankidlit #kidlit #edusky
www.cbc.ca/books/30-can...

Thank you!😊

Thank you! I'm thrilled!

book cover for the picture book Dogs vs. Humans with a review quote above.

I'm super grateful for this amazing review from the Unpacking the POWER of Picture Books blog of DOGS VS. HUMANS, my book with @bambiedlund.bsky.social from @owlkids.bsky.social. #kidlit #CanKidLit #edusky
unpackingpicturebookpower.blogspot.com/2025/04/dogs...

Would you like to win a copy of a #picturebook about a rescue dog who sniffs out bee disease? 🐝🐕
To enter a giveaway for THE DOG WHO SAVED THE BEES, my book with @davidhohn.bsky.social from Sleeping Bear Press, follow the instructions in the @kidlit411.bsky.social post below!
#kidlit #edusky

Happy Labor Day weekend! If you have a dog, be sure to keep them safe. For tips, see my latest article for @americankennelclub.bsky.social 🐶🎆 #dogs #LaborDay
www.akc.org/expert-advic...

The Weekly 411 (8/29/25) A one-stop place for all your kid lit information needs.

Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Aug 29): kidlit411.com/2025/08/the-... Inside: Reading Like a Writer, Art Notes in PBs, Submission Process, more. Thanks @colleenmuske.bsky.social for the illo, Scholastic, @maritererbellas.bsky.social @stephaniegibeault.bsky.social for the PB giveaways.

Thank you so much for hosting the giveaway!🐝🐕

A golden retriever above the words Happy Dog Day with four book covers below including Dogs vs. Humans, The Dog Who Saved the Bees, Making Sense of Dog Senses, and Can't Get Enough Dog Stuff

Happy Dog Day!🐶I have a few books you might like. 2 from @owlkids.bsky.social: MAKING SENSE OF DOG SENSES (ill. by @razlatif.bsky.social) & DOGS VS. HUMANS (ill. by @bambiedlund.bsky.social), 1 from Sleeping Bear Press: THE DOG WHO SAVED THE BEES (ill. by @davidhohn.bsky.social, and 1 from Nat Geo.

Have you ever wondered what your dog trainer wishes you knew? Check out my article for the @americankennelclub.bsky.social on the importance of consistency. 🐕 #dogs #dogtraining
www.akc.org/expert-advic...

book cover for Dogs vs. Humans: A Showdown of the Senses with a quote from the Children's Literature Comprehensive Database saying Told with a combination of a tongue-in-cheek delivery and many fascinating facts, this is a book that dogs lovers and young scientists with thoroughly enjoy.

Thank you to the Children's Literature Comprehensive Database for the fabulous review of DOGS VS. HUMANS (illustrated by @bambiedlund.bsky.social and published by @owlkids.bsky.social). This #nonfiction #picturebook is available wherever books are sold.
#kidlit #cankidlit #edusky

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