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Heather M.O'Connor

@heathermoconnor.bsky.social

Canadian kid-lit author of FRIENDS FIND A WAY, RUNS WITH THE STARS, FAST FRIENDS and BETTING GAME. Lover of books, libraries, and shiny objects. I love doing school and library visits! heathermoconnor.com

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Found in the wild at Take Cover Books, my local indie bookstore. #acrosstheice @candlewickpress.bsky.social

09.10.2025 02:49 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ‚ Discover these fresh fall #kidlit booksβ€”perfect reads to spark imagination and cozy up with this season! πŸ“šβœ¨

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25.09.2025 19:29 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Ever wonder what happened to the Ojibwe Horse and how it's inching back from the brink? Tune in to our free webinare at 7 pm tonight.
To register, email 411eci@gmail.com with β€˜BRINK’ in the subject lineπŸ“

08.10.2025 18:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Our new picture book is galloping onto the shelves today and Darcy Whitecrow and I are so excited to share it!

#pb #OjibweHorse #bookbirthday @candlewickpress.bsky.social

16.09.2025 14:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you! I am SO happy with Natasha's illustrations!

03.02.2025 15:49 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Cover reveal! I am excited to share ACROSS THE ICE: HOW WE SAVED THE OJIBWE HORSE, my upcoming book with Darcy Whitecrow. The stunning illustrations are by @NatashaDonovan. Coming out this September with Candlewick Press! www.candlewick.com/978153622945...

03.02.2025 15:38 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you, from one book dragon to another.🐲

10.01.2025 21:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you so much! πŸ’•

10.01.2025 19:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A big display of children's books

A big display of children's books

Colour me lucky! I won this month's Canadian Children's Book Centre draw. The prize is not 1 book. Not 5 books. It's EVERY book nominated for a 2024 CCBC award. My kitchen table is buried under Canadian kid-lit excellence. Thanks, CCBC! πŸ˜€πŸ˜
@kidsbookcentre.bsky.social

10.01.2025 13:06 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1
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πŸ“Œ this one! It is spot on!

18.11.2024 16:26 β€” πŸ‘ 7205    πŸ” 1107    πŸ’¬ 104    πŸ“Œ 55
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Always a conference highlight! Step inside the industry with our publishing panel including editors Sarah Howden, Karen Li, Samantha Swenson and host Naseem Hrab. Register for PACKAGING YOUR IMAGINATION. In-person & recorded options. More info here: canscaip.org/PYI-Conference

07.08.2024 12:57 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Senior Designer Job Description: THE OPPORTUNITY Our design team is currently seeking a Senior Designer to work closely with the Creative Director to create high quality designs for the industry leading graphic novel...

Hey #kidlit designers, our Graphix graphic novel imprint (kids.scholastic.com/kid/books/gr...) is hiring a senior designer: scholastic.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job...

06.08.2024 16:45 β€” πŸ‘ 38    πŸ” 31    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I loved connecting with teachers, librarians, and other writers on Twitter. Now it's a wasteland. Recently joined Blue Skies, hoping to find that community again.

07.08.2024 16:39 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Sad but true.

17.07.2024 15:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks so much, Debbie. Your starter packs and resources have made it so easy to just jump in. You're such a kind and generous soul. β™₯️

15.07.2024 16:48 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Hi Debbie. Brand-new to BlueSky but not to author visits. Thanks for starting this feed and offering the opportunity to join it. You're the best!β™₯️

15.07.2024 16:42 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
An array of 13 new books

An array of 13 new books

The trouble with visiting my local indie bookstore, @TakeCoverBooks in Peterborough. Every time.
But then I remember Aristotle: "To run away from trouble is a form of cowardice" and realize that I am the bravest of the brave. πŸ˜€πŸ“šβš”οΈ

15.07.2024 16:09 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Hey Toronto Pals,

Are you behind on your summer reading list? Looking to add some indie local press books to your pile?

We have the event for you! This SATURDAY! @stelliform.press @bookhugpress.bsky.social Dundurn Press, Invisible Publishing, and more!

Come grab a drink and browse the stacks! 🍻

15.07.2024 14:51 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Hello! Always nice to meet another Canuck.☺️

15.07.2024 15:44 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Hey, you! Good to see you!

15.07.2024 15:43 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks. It's a totally different climate. Feels like home again.

15.07.2024 15:42 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you! It's a pleasure to meet another booklover. ☺️

15.07.2024 15:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Brand-new to BlueSky. Howdy, #kidlit peeps!

12.07.2024 19:41 β€” πŸ‘ 24    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 0

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