Jen Lynn Bailey

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Hey teachers and librarians! 💛

Enter our Educator Giveaway for a chance to win a $25 Indigo Gift Card — just in time for the holidays!

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Closes December 15, 2025.

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That's great! Enjoy every moment!!

Thanks, Cynthia! It continues to be well received :) Exploring @maggie-draws-stuff.bsky.social's illustrations with kids on a big screen also makes for such an engaging school visit!

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Russell Public School is directly across the street from the Castor River, separated by a small road and grassy bank.

A series of wooden painted fish line a chain link fence. A sign reads "RPS Stream of Dreams June 2019".

When I saw the school's proximity to the Castor River, and beautiful Stream of Dreams mural, I knew I was in for some great engagement, and they didn't disappoint!

A visit to Russell Public School: an Ontario Public Library Week event - Jen Lynn Bailey During Ontario Public Library Week, I had the joy of sharing This is the Boat that Ben Built with grades 2-4 at Russell Public School, by way of an invitation from the Township of Russell Public Libra...

During Ontario Public Library Week, I had the joy of sharing This is the Boat that Ben Built with grades 2-4 at Russell Public School, by way of invitation from the Township of Russell Public Library, with coordination support by MASC.

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Summer isn't over yet... which means there's still time to pick up and enjoy these great reads before school starts again! #kidlit #Cankidlit #summerreads

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Resources and Opportunities for Young Writers & Illustrators - Jen Lynn Bailey A listing of opportunities for young writers and illustrators to grow their craft.

Please share! I've added it to my list of resources here: jenlynnbailey.com/resources-an...

...The shortlisted stories and essays will be published in an anthology. The winner will be invited to attend the “Celebration of Indigenous Voices” dinner at the Canadian Museum of History during the 40th IBBY World Congress in Ottawa in August 2026."

The contest is for Indigenous youth ages 8-12 writing works of fiction, non-fiction, and poetry. According to the news release, "Indigenous writer-editors Nancy Cooper (Chippewas of Rama First Nation) and David A. Robertson (Norway House First Nation) will select the winner...

Here's a newly announced opportunity for young writers, launched today by IBBY Canada: “Celebrating Young Indigenous Voices: From Sea to Sea to Sea” writing contest for Indigenous youth. www.ibby-canada.org/ibby-canada-... #cankidlit #edusky #teachers #parents #librarians

The author and illustrator welcome a group of seated children and adults to a book launch in a bookstore.

The author reads their book to a group of seated children in a bookstore, while the illustrator looks on.

Kenzie cares for her little tree through the seasons, while at the same time experiencing the range of emotions that arise as her mother's pain -- resulting from a chronic illness -- comes and goes. A sensitive exploration of strength, family, and chronic illness from the perspective of a child.

Book cover showing a young girl peeking out from the branches of a cherry blossom tree.

Title page of the book Kenzie's Little Tree, signed by the author and illustrator.

An inside spread of the book Kenzie's Little Tree, showing two girls and their parents choosing a little tree from a nursery, and highlighting the chosen little cherry blossom tree.

Not only was I the lucky recipient of this @49thshelf.bsky.social giveaway, I got to meet @alisonmcgauley.bsky.social and Emilie Leduc in Ottawa at their book launch to have it signed this weekend! Thanks 49th Shelf, @orcabook.bsky.social and @thespanielstale.bsky.social :)
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The title reads SPRING RELEASES. We see 18 new Canadian picture books along with the Picture Books, Eh! graphic and black and white graphics of flowers and bees.

🌷At Picture Books, Eh! we're thrilled to share our spring releases!

🌧️☀️Read these books inside on a rainy afternoon, or outside on a sunny day picnic!

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For B.C. booksellers facing tariffs, asking readers to 'Buy Canadian' may be little help "The thing most people don't realize is that most of our books, including those by Canadian authors, are printed or warehoused in the U.S."

Please read! While I support "Buy Canadian", it doesn't work for the book industry. It can hurt Canadian authors and local booksellers. Keep supporting your local indies and authors! Thank you! 🫶 🇨🇦 #kidlit vancouversun.com/business/bc-...

A friend of mine did her thesis on procrastination and that turned out the same way...

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It's #WorldMathsDay! A day to celebrate and have fun with math. Perhaps by reading my middlegrade nonfiction book Calculating Chimpanzees, Brainy Bees, and Other Animals with Mind-Blowing Mathematical Abilities (ill. by @jsinquett.bsky.social, published by MITKids).🐵🐝
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Xo sending hugs!

image shows covers of books mentioned in post. Also listed here: HELLO, DAISY! (Board Book) SORTING THROUGH SPRING BUNNY MADE TEA THE WEEDFLOWER SPROUT, SEED, SPROUT WAKE UP, LITTLE PIN!

Happy Spring everyone! Check out these books for the season 🩵

☀️ HELLO, DAISY! (Board Book)
🪺 SORTING THROUGH SPRING
🍵 BUNNY MADE TEA
🌼 THE WEEDFLOWER
🥑 SPROUT, SEED, SPROUT
🍃 WAKE UP, LITTLE PIN!

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I'm grateful to @mmarshallauthor.bsky.social for featuring me and my latest #picturebook on her Picture Book Buzz blog. We chatted about the inspiration behind Dogs vs. Humans as well as my writing life. Check it out!👇🏻
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Resources and Opportunities for Young Writers & Illustrators - Jen Lynn Bailey A listing of opportunities for young writers and illustrators to grow their craft.

I've been collecting some resources and opportunities for young writers and illustrators to learn and receive feedback on their craft: bit.ly/3DPjEeW It's by no means exhaustive, and I'd love to grow it! Particularly looking for examples that are free/low-cost. LMK if you have any to add! #kidlit

Adorable 🥰