Ontario Library Association @onlibraryassoc.bsky.social With more than 4,000 members, we are proud to be the largest & longest-running library association in Canada.
Forest of Reading @forestofreading.bsky.social The Forest of Reading is Canadaโs largest recreational reading program!
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LBYR School & Library @lbschool.bsky.social ๐ A place for educators & librarians to get the latest news and book information from Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. ๐
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Ontario Book Publishers Organization @obpoofficial.bsky.social The OBPO is your connection to Ontario's vibrant literary scene. Posts via Holly and Sarah. Visit our website to learn more: https://obpo.ca
Owlkids Publishing @owlkids.bsky.social Publishing award-winning books and magazines for children ages 2 to 14 since 1976 ๐
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Publishing Professionals Against Book Bans @pubprosabb.bsky.social We are a coalition of industry professionals united against the unconstitutional movement to limit the freedom to read. We support the availability of diverse voices on shelves across the country.
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Moderation policy and collection notice: http://news.gov.bc.ca/23589
Kevin Sylvester @kevinarts.bsky.social Illustrator, author and broadcaster
Apartment 713 out now!
Night of the Living Zed out now!
Puffin and Penguin out now!
Two more Hockey Super 6 books out now!!!
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Ken Kilback @kennethkilback.bsky.social Kidlit writer, teacher, picture book reviewer, SCBWI member, SCBWICanadaWest member, Canadian Children's Book Centre member, CANSCAIP member
Kyle Lukoff @kylelukoff.bsky.social "Kyle Lukoff? Isn't he, like, the trans Maurice Sendak?"
"No, Maurice Sendak is the cis Kyle Lukoff."
Dark Horse Comics @darkhorse.com Publisher of creator-owned and licensed comics, manga, art books, collectibles. Hellboy, The Mask, Umbrella Academy, Berserk, Trigun, many more!
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School Library Journal @slj.com School Library Journal is the premiere publication for librarians and information specialists who work with children and teens. A source of quality, award-winning journalism and reviews for 70 years, SLJ publishes 5,000+ reviews annually.
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Books for Keeps, the children's books review journal @booksforkeeps.bsky.social Launched in 1980, we review hundreds of new childrenโs books each year and publish articles on every aspect of writing for children. Explore new issues and our 40 year archive for free on our website www.booksforkeeps.co.uk
SCBWI @scbwi.bsky.social Society of Childrenโs Book Writers & Illustrators
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Post Wave Publishing @postwavebooks.bsky.social Welcome to Post Wave Children's Books. Publishing with creativity, originality, and passion - for children all over the world.
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Orca Book Publishers @orcabook.bsky.social Canada's leading independent publisher of books for kids and teens.
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Susan Juby @susanjuby.bsky.social Proud Canadian. Writer, professor, devoted aunt, indulgent dog owner, oil painting enthusiast.
My newest book is called Contemplation of a Crime. Available this May.
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Robin Stevenson @robinstevenson.bsky.social Author: Pride Puppy; Pride Colors; Queer History A-Z; A Hug on the Wind and 30+ more.
Spring 2026: The Book of Jupiter
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The Walrus @thewalrus.ca Award-winning independent journalism, fact checking, national ideas-focused events, and podcasts. Stay connected: http://thewalrus.ca/newsletters
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๐ New book THE MOST MAGNIFICENT TEAM out May 6th!
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Joyce Grant @jgcanada.bsky.social Author | Journalist | Writing Prof | Book Coach
I write books to help kids think more critically
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Quill & Quire @quillandquire.bsky.social Canada's online magazine of book news and reviews. https://quillandquire.com/
Picture books, eh! @picturebookseh.bsky.social We write, illustrate and support Canadian, and weโre releasing our seventh year of picture books in 2026. Follow us for news about ๐จ๐ฆ PBs, blogs by ๐จ๐ฆ PB creators and more, eh!
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Karen Krossing @karenkrossing.com #KidLit Author, Editor, Mentor.
Latest: ONE COSMIC ROCK. THE CLOUD THAT STUCK.
Upcoming: FOREVER FRIES.
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Andrew Katz @andrewkatzauthor.bsky.social #Kidlit author ๐จ๐ฆ. #picturebooks Editor and story coach. Forest of Reading nominee. Co-founder Picture Books, Eh! Upcoming: JACKIE'S DRAWING (2025) LITTLE HEARTS IN THE SNOW (2025). Recent: A STARLIT TRIP TO THE LIBRARY (2022). andrewkatzbooks.ca. He/him
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Laura Alary @lauraalary.bsky.social Writer. Storyteller. Wonderer.
#Kidlit #PictureBooks New in 2026: THE CURIOUS LIFE OF CECILIA PAYNE (Eerdmans Books for Young Readers), AROUND THE CIRCLE (Beaming Books)
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The Lane Anderson Award @laneandersonaward.bsky.social The Lane Anderson Award has been celebrating Canadian science writing for more than 10 years! To learn more visit our website. ๐ฑ ๐ www.laneandersonaward.ca
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Books and author events from the home of Macmillan Children's Publishing Group in NYC.
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Heritage House Publishing @heritagehouse.bsky.social Canadian publisher of regional history, biography, memoir, humour, current affairs, art books, guide books, books for kids. ๐จ๐ฆ https://linktr.ee/heritagehousepublishing
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Cale Atkinson @caleatkinson.bsky.social Word Writer - Picture Maker
Represented by LK Literary
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Cormorant Books @cormorantbooks.bsky.social Cormorant books is a Canadian independent book publisher of fiction and nonfiction. Weโve been publishing diverse Canadian voices since 1986.
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