Shari Green

It opened for me in Canada.

Authors & Illustrators Speak Out Against Book Bans In Alberta. Text reads: Canadian Authors and Illustrators Against Book Bans, a group of published writers and artists from across the country, strongly opposes the recent efforts by the Alberta government to ban books in the province’s schools. We support the rights of young people to read freely and to access books in which they may see people like themselves and their families on the page, and in which they may learn about the lives of other people different from themselves. We support their right to find the stories they need and the information they seek.

Text reads: The reality is that young people have access to many kinds of media and various forums for content. Books, especially now, are a crucially important and appropriate way for them to learn about all topics, including sex and sexuality, as they develop their understanding of the world and their own relationships and identities. In the context of rising censorship and anti-2SLGBTQIA+ backlash in the United States, we are particularly distressed to see a Canadian province adopting the same book banning playbook pushed by far-right American groups like Moms for Liberty. We are concerned that the new guidelines will be used to target 2SLGBTQIA+ books, a practice that not only censors books and undermines student access, but also sends a harmful message that stigmatizes 2SLGBTQIA+ people and suggests that stories about them do not belong in schools. Footer: Canadian Authors & Illustrators Against Book Bans.

As writers and illustrators, we support the work done by teachers and librarians to develop diverse and inclusive collections in schools, and we urge all levels of government to consult with them about any issues related to books in schools. As writers — and for some of us, also as teachers and as parents — we understand the value and importance of allowing students to choose the literature they want. Students who choose the books they want are empowered, allowing them to improve literacy. Footer: Canadian Authors & Illustrators Against Book Bans.

We believe that the best way to ensure school libraries meet the wide-ranging needs of students is to provide adequate funding for school librarian positions. Book bans do not protect children. Children do not need to be protected from books in their school libraries. They do need to be protected from the kinds of hate, bigotry, and discrimination that often motivate attempts to ban books. We stand against all attempts at book banning in Canadian schools and libraries, and we hope you will join us in this. Message is signed, Canadian Authors & Illustrators Against Book Bans.

Canadian authors & illustators are speaking up against book bans in 🇨🇦. If you're a published Cdn author or illus, pls consider joining us? www.karijones.ca/canadian-aut...

Thx @whatwouldjuliedraw.bsky.social (graphics), @robinstevenson.bsky.social, K. Jones (hosting).
#CanKidLit #CanLit #BookBans

Stop scrolling and post two characters who bring you joy and happiness.

I use Word, plus longhand in a notebook for brainstorming (sometimes) and for poetry.

If my inner editor tries to take over when I'm drafting, I change the font colour to purple so I can't possibly take myself too seriously, lol.

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Paperback book with a black cover and white and gold title, "Song of Freedom, Song of Dreams" beside a newspaper clipping of an article by Rick Steves about the German city of Leipzig, with a photo of Leipzig's St Nicholas church (Nikolaikirche).

In the #authorlife category of "things that make all the hard work worth it," a 99-year-old fan of SONG OF FREEDOM, SONG OF DREAMS cut out this article about Leipzig and gave it to me because she thought I'd enjoy it. (Leipzig was home to the peaceful protest movement I wrote about in SOFSOD.) 💛🥰

Victoria's Whitney Gardner explores fame, phantoms and free (not haunted) pianos in new graphic novel | CBC News New graphic novel, Free Piano (Not Haunted), was inspired by an ad for a free piano, that was allegedly not haunted.

Victoria's Whitney Gardner explores fame, phantoms and free (not haunted) pianos in new graphic novel

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I don’t know who needs to hear this, but you don’t have “too many books.”

Summer Reading: 19 Children's Books with Mental Health Themes - Menderist Parents can help their children before the teenage years by sharing books about common youth mental health challenges.

Summer Reads for Kids 8 to 18: looking for mental health-themed books for your children to read? See our list of 19 titles, including books by ‪@kerncarter.bsky.social | @sharigreen.bsky.social | @deborahkerbel.com | @kloshaughnessy.bsky.social‬ menderist.com/summer-readi...

Thanks for including Game Face in this excellent list!

I feel too guilty, lol. But the background noise works for me, so I've actually listened to coffee-shop-ambiance tracks through my headphones while sitting at my quiet desk at home 😂🤷 (but usually it's a themed soundtrack I've created for my current wip).

Are you a brand new writer wanting to be more confident talking about writing & publishing? Check out our Beginner Intensive master class with @kcdyer.bsky.social at SiWC this year, offered online on Oct 22. It's a great standalone or lead-in to the conference. www.siwc.ca/schedule/mas...

Vancouver Island author wins 2 best-of awards, leans into the weird and the fantastic Speculative fiction author K.A. Wiggins one of 2025’s 'Best Canadian Fantasy & Science Fiction and 'Best New Weird Horror' writers

Congratulations, @kaiewrites.bsky.social!

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So today is also a good day to reminder everyone that it is not an "honor" to have your book banned. It doesn't increase sales. It doesn't land you on the elusive banned books B&N front table.

What bans do: harm individuals, erase identity, destroy democracy.
Book bans are attacks on freedom.

Good luck! Sending love and support

A whole window display!! So awesome!

This one's been making the rounds for a while!

No evidence Canada is making its national suicide hotline available to US citizens The claim followed revelations that the Trump admin planned to eliminate specialized services for suicide prevention among LGBTQ+ youth.

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Sorry to say this is misinformation. This is the Trans Lifeline number. There's a US equivalent that is not govt-funded.

Thanks, Rebecca! (And now I'm adding @nicolemhewitt.bsky.social's book to my tbr. Thanks!)

BC and Yukon Book Prizes 2025 Shortlists Announced - BC and Yukon Book Prizes The West Coast Book Prize Society is pleased to announce the names of the finalists vying for recognition in eight categories at the 41st Annual BC and Yukon Book Prizes: Ethel Wilson Fiction Prize aw...

We're excited to announce the finalists of the 2025 BC and Yukon Book Prizes! These books represent the amazing talent and creativity in BC and Yukon, and we're honoured to be able to celebrate the work being done in our region.
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Thank you for including Game Face.

Books on Mental Health for Parents and Children to Read Together: Spring 2025 - Menderist Parents can help their children before the teenage years by sharing books about common youth mental health challenges.

Young Hockey Player Works Through His Anxiety, Anger Issues in "Game Face," by @sharigreen.bsky.social Green's novel recommended by children's book specialists as a mental health-themed novel for children and parents to read together. See full list at:
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Recording a video for the #ForestOfReading program, and I've come to the sad realization that I have absolutely zero control over my eyebrows while I talk.🤪

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Thanks so much for reading and sharing!

Middle Grade Verse Novel Stats 2024 Sam Subity’s recent video chat with editor Mallory Kass of Scholastic referenced that I share novel-in-verse statistics for Middle Grade here. I usually try to have the stats out closer to Ap…

If you're part of #eduSky #KidLit and are planning out some #PoetryMonth assignments, I've compiled a great list of verse novels on my website. In the thread below, a few gems that may fit particular classes.

I'm so grateful to Canada Council for the Arts, the Public Lending Right program, and Canadian libraries and librarians for supporting Canadian authors! I just received my annual PLR payment, and what a boost that is! Thank you so much, Canada Council! 🇨🇦📚 publiclendingright.ca #ireadcanadian

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