Heather M.O'Connor

Just a reminder to come to Take Cover Books this Thursday at 7! Tachers & librarians could win a free virtual storytime, and the doorprize is a Take Cover Books giftcard. Hope you can make it!

Check out these new fall books! Canadian creators include:

@parentclub.bsky.social
@suecurrie24.bsky.social
@reganmacaulay.bsky.social
@carolmatas.bsky.social
@carolmatas.bsky.social
@jtorrescomics.bsky.social
@heathermoconnor.bsky.social
@openmike.bsky.social

#kidlit #CanKidLit

We know that, for a ton of reasons, a lot of folks don't have as much to spend as they'd like this holiday season. Sooooooo, here's a thread of things you can do that will support your local indie bookstore or other business WITHOUT spending any more than you intended...

The Serviceberry: An Economy of Gifts and Abundance by Robin Wall Kimmerer.

Can I mention 'Christmas' yet?
Here's some fresh #kidlit book ideas—perfect reads to spark imagination and cozy up with this season! 📚✨
@parentclub.bsky.social
@suecurrie24.bsky.social
@reganmacaulay.bsky.social
@carolmatas.bsky.social
@jtorrescomics.bsky.social
@heathermoconnor.bsky.social

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

🍂 Discover these fresh fall #kidlit books—perfect reads to spark imagination and cozy up with this season! 📚✨

@parentclub.bsky.social‬
@suecurrie24.bsky.social
@reganmacaulay.bsky.social
@carolmatas.bsky.social
@jtorrescomics.bsky.social
@heathermoconnor.bsky.social

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 ‘BRINK’ in the subject line📝

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

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

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...

Thank you, from one book dragon to another.🐲

Thank you so much! 💕

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! 😀😍
@kidsbookcentre.bsky.social

📌 this one! It is spot on!

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

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...

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.

Sad but true.

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. ♥️

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!♥️

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. 😀📚⚔️

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! 🍻

Hello! Always nice to meet another Canuck.☺️

Hey, you! Good to see you!

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

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

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Brand-new to BlueSky. Howdy, #kidlit peeps!