Lynn Leitch 🇨🇦

Hey, Middle Grade kids! Made with Tally, the simplest way to create forms.

Hi! 💜📖
In March, my debut MG novel (sports + friendship drama) will be released.
If you have #middlegrade kids in your world, would you pass along this 4-question quiz re: their feelings about sports?
Their answers will help me spread the word. TY!
#kidlit
#mglit
#SchoolLibrary

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Oh, Jenny - you’re so good at this!

Book cover: The Setback

✨ New book news! ✨

I’m so happy to share the cover of my new middle grade book, The Setback.

Published by @pajamapress.bsky.social with cover art by Alex Peralta, this sport-forward book will release in March, 2026, but is available for pre-order now!

#booksky
#middlegrade
#kidlit

Some of my favourite spots on a keyboard…🤩

Love this…I’m a big fan of the confiding. 🙂

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#mswl reminder: I am still on the hunt for standout trans/genderqueer voices, particularly in YA but also MG, from speculative to gorgeously written coming-of-age. My partner is trans/nb, I’m genderfluid, and I will never stop championing genderqueer authors

I’m giddy with this great news…happy to share that I’m now represented by Bridgette Kam at Westwood Creative Artists. So looking forward to the writing adventures that lie ahead!
@westwoodcreative.bsky.social
#picturebooks
#middlegrade
#CANSCAIP
#kidlit
#canlit

🇨🇦 Calling all Canadian artists! 🇨🇦
Collective Arts is a Hamilton-based brewery that features Canadian art on its cans. They currently have a Call for Art out - deadline is April 11.

www.collectivecallforart.com/canada
#canada
#canadian
#artists

Writing groups for the win! If you’re looking for a #kidlit writing partner or group, check out this opportunity from Hannah Holt.

To our American friends who may now be struggling to find health information on US websites: Please check out the Public Health Agency of Canada's website for helpful resources, updated dashboards & practical health tips.

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canada.ca/en/public-he...

Very nice! I spot one i know well! 🙂😎@anitayasuda.bsky.social

Oh Josh, I somehow put this show on my list of things I should watch with my husband. I’m terrible with violence and sci-fi isn’t my thing… somehow, I stuck through it.
And maybe this is when I admit I went by title alone and assumed…I’m not sure what. Anyway, I feel for you!

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#GIVEAWAY To celebrate the launch of #PictureBooksEh 2025 we’re giving away manuscript crits and PBs! Details on website (link above).

To enter:
1. follow @picturebookseh.bsky.social
2. like + re-post this post (extra entry for tagging a friend)
3. Winners ann. Feb. 10 at 9 am

#kidlit
#cankidlit

Happy to see you here! 🇨🇦

Cartoon bear wearing a construction hat and vest walking with pen, pencil, and paintbrush across a background sketch of the LA skyline with palm trees. Handwritten text surrounding the image says: "Kid Lit for Los Angeles" Typed text is the same info in post. There is a photo of the item contributor. Typed text says, Kidlit Auction Open Now!

About Kidlit For Los Angeles We are a group of kidlit creators who have been heartbroken by the apocalyptic scenes in Los Angeles. We are raising desperately needed funds for wildfire relief efforts in the impacted communities. Logos for: California Community Foundation, California Community Foundation, Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation, Animal Wellness Foundation Fire Relief Fund.

How does the auction work? Donations are listed on our auction page. Bid on items here: www.32auctions.com/kidlitforlosangeles Winners will show proof of donation to one of the auction’s four charities as payment for their item(s). These receipts will be reviewed, and winners will be connected with donors after verification. The auction is January 20th (9am PST) through January 28th (8pm PST).

How Can I Help? Follow us here and on IG @kidlitforlosangeles. We’re sharing some of the amazing donations of signed books, school visits, art, critiques, and AMAs from award-winning and NYT bestselling authors & illustrators, agents, and editors. Bid high and bid often! There are items from donors like Peter Brown, Suzanne Collins, Leigh Bardugo, Amanda Gorman, Kate DiCamillo, Jeff Kinney, Tui

We are a group of #kidlit creators who have been heartbroken by the devastating scenes in Los Angeles. We are raising desperately-needed funds for wildfire relief efforts with an auction taking place Jan 20th - Jan 28th.

Please share: www.32auctions.com/organiza...

Logo by @sydhanson.bsky.social

Calling All #Teachers & #Librarians! I'm so excited to participate in WRAD 2025! I'll be reading from my not-too-spooky middle grade novel HART & SOULS! ❤️👻👻👻 Please dm me if you'd like to schedule a PST time. I would love to chat with your students! #WRAD2025 #WRAD #middlegrade #mg #mglit #kidlit

This was both a surprise and a real thrill. Lucky me, to have a book with Scot!
#kidlit
#toddlerbook
#dinosaurs

Yessss!
Happy to see this one is here. Just in time to gift to my favourite engineers!

Trying to figure out what time I might go for a run this morning…
Not 10:00 am, that’s all I know for sure.
#vancouver

Just signed up - my first Black Friday purchase this year…I couldn’t resist the lineup of presenters!

Thank you for sharing this! Learning the ropes around here…but also loving the vibes of the ropes.

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Thank you for this, Debbie.

Queries 101. Sunday, December 15, 7:30pm eastern

I'm doing my Queries 101 class again! Free to BIPOC, queer, disabled, & marginalized folks and a reasonable fee for everyone else.

Please share.

www.eventbrite.com/e/queries-10...

School Library Annual/Data Reports I use this list of school library annual reports during professional development on how to create and share the story of your work with important stakeholders. Please feel free to add your own example...

#TLsky friends: I need your help! If you created an annual report for your library last year, will you please consider doing 2 things for me? 1) Add a link to your report to my list by filling out this form. 2) repost this post! Your work inspires my Rutgers students! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

What are you reading on a chilly day? 😎

Ooooo, it’s book sale time of year. 🇨🇦

#CanLit #Holiday #GiftIdeas #Books #dundurn

www.dundurn.com/books_/t2211...

I’m so happy #bookposse is here! It feels like my favourite aunt just arrived at a party that could be overwhelming. Also, she knows where to find the cookie tray. 📚🍪

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Finally making the slide over here from X.
Can’t wait to reconnect with the #writingcommunity and #kidlit creators.
Looking forward to hearing all the bookie things. Let’s Blue this!