@stephaniegibeault.bsky.social
Children's Author & Freelance Writer | nonfiction and fiction, picture books and middle grade | rep'd by Jacqui Lipton | #SCBWI, #12x12PB | She/Her | https://linktr.ee/stephaniegibeault 🐇💨🐕🐶🐩🐵🐝
Calling all nonfiction writers, @kirstenwlarson.bsky.social's new book TELLING IT TRUE is incredible! It's packed with valuable resources, insightful tips, and helpful writing exercises. Plus, loads of mentor texts. I highly recommend it!
#kidlit
kirstenwlarson.com/books-writin...
graphic with photographs detailing an upcoming writing course on nonfiction hooks
Happening tomorrow!
Brilliant Sourcebooks editor Anna Luketic and I will be teaching a webinar with @thewritingbarn.bsky.social on nonfiction hooks. Using mentor texts, we'll cover what makes a strong hook and how to find the hook in your own project.
#kidlit
thewritingbarn.com/class/webina...
Thank you so much, Lou! And Mack thanks you too.🐝🐕❤️
11.02.2026 15:22 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Such a well deserved star for JUST IN CASE by @meganclendenan.bsky.social and @cicchese-art.bsky.social. I love this picture book!
#kidlit #cankidlit
Kidlit writers, check out @louisemaamodt.bsky.social's fabulous NF Fest post on supplemental material for picture books. There are links to so many stellar examples. And thank you, Lou, for including the board game for THE DOG WHO SAVED THE BEES! #kidlit #CanKidLit
www.nffest.com/2026/02/teac...
graphic about webinar entitled The Importance of Hooks in Nonfiction with photos of Stephanie Gibeault and Anna Luketic
If you write nonfiction for kids, join me and Sourcebooks editor Anna Luketic for an online webinar with @thewritingbarn.bsky.social on Thursday, Feb. 12 at noon CT. We'll discuss the power of hooks to grab readers and editors.🪝
#kidlit #cankidlit
More info here:
thewritingbarn.com/class/webina...
This month’s featured author, @stephaniegibeault.bsky.social, reminds us:
✍️ “Heart stories can provide a pick-me-up, inspiration, and a reminder of what you love about writing in the first place.”
Read more on the blog: buff.ly/nVfTEV7
#kidlit #12x12PB
Thank you, Laura!
03.02.2026 23:25 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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I'm thrilled to be the Featured Author on the @12x12challenge.bsky.social blog this month! Check out my post about not giving up on heart stories.❤️📑
Plus there's a #giveaway (for members) of a copy of THE DOG WHO SAVED THE BEES or a picture book critique. #kidlit
12x12challenge.com/stephanie-gi...
Thanks, Cynthia! Anna is a brilliant editor and I've learned so much teaching with her.
01.02.2026 15:42 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
graphic about webinar entitled The Importance of Hooks in Nonfiction with photos of Stephanie Gibeault and Anna Luketic
If you write nonfiction for kids, join me and Sourcebooks editor Anna Luketic for an online webinar with @thewritingbarn.bsky.social on Thursday, Feb. 12 at noon CT. We'll discuss the power of hooks to grab readers and editors.🪝
#kidlit #cankidlit
More info here:
thewritingbarn.com/class/webina...
I'm looking forward to sharing tips and tricks for book proposals!
27.01.2026 20:00 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Ad for SCBWI Canada East Digging Deeper Workshop: Crafting Irresistible Nonfiction Book Proposals with author Stephanie Gibeault. Saturday, March 14, 2026 @ 1 PM Eastern. $10 USD Premium Members. $25 USD Preview Members. It includes a photo of Stephanie, as well as the SCBWI logo, and the SCBWI Canada East Digging Deeper logo showing below-the-soil view of deep roots for the flowers.
Join us in March for a SCBWI Canada East Digging Deeper workshop, with guest speaker Stephanie Gibeault as she digs deeper into nonfiction book proposals. Visit www.scbwi.org/events/craft... for more information. #SCBWICanadaEast #CanKidLit #kidlit @stephaniegibeault.bsky.social
26.01.2026 14:52 — 👍 10 🔁 4 💬 2 📌 0I hope you and Poppy enjoy the book!
02.12.2025 22:23 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Join me for a virtual course with @writersloftma.bsky.social to master your research skills. I'll cover where to find facts, how to assess your sources, and tips for organizing your information.
Tonight Tues. Nov. 25 at 7 pm ET with a 2-week replay. www.thewritersloft.org/loft-workshops
#kidlit
Picture Books, Eh’s FALL edition of The Great Canadian Picture Book Party is Dec 8 @ 7pm ET. Hear creators read their new books!
If you’re a CANSCAIP member, sign up through @canscaip.bsky.social. If not, message us at picturebookseh@gmail.com for the link. See you, eh! #CANkidlit #kidlit #edusky
I can't wait!
25.11.2025 16:37 — 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
details about a research skills workshop with The Writers' Loft to be held on Tuesday, Nov. 25 at 7 p.m. Eastern time
Do you find research intimidating? Then join me for a virtual course with @writersloftma.bsky.social on Nov. 25 at 7 p.m. ET. I'll cover finding facts, assessing sources, and organizing information. Two-week replay included. Learn more and register at www.thewritersloft.org/loft-workshops
#kidlit
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I was thrilled to be featured on @saralkruger.bsky.social's excellent PB First Lines blog with the journey of THE DOG WHO SAVED THE BEES (words by me, art by @davidhohn.bsky.social, published by Sleeping Bear Press). My first line changed drastically!
skruger.substack.com/p/pb-first-l...
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Congratulations on both!
29.10.2025 15:21 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0Thank you!
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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
16.10.2025 16:44 — 👍 17 🔁 3 💬 1 📌 0
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...
15.10.2025 14:02 — 👍 25 🔁 13 💬 1 📌 5I'm so excited that DOGS VS. HUMANS is included in the Forest. Thank you!
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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
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!😊
09.10.2025 15:34 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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!
30.09.2025 14:18 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
