Another great group of young readers (this time from Gr 7/8) who could talk your ear off about books. Even I learned of a few new titles. And they were thrilled to visit with author Erin Bow, a current #RedMaple nominee. It was a great morning! ❤️🇨🇦📚

They never fail to impress, Lisa. ❤️🇨🇦📚

Next, the Red Maple Kid Committee has to meet, and then the lists are finalized and announced. It will still be a few weeks but it will be exciting: for the kids, the authors and illustrators, everyone who appreciates new #CDN books for young people.

These wonderful readers really know their books! They came up with great suggestions that include a little bit of everything for kids in Gr 4-6. And they got to visit with author Natalie Hyde! What a treat! Always a pleasure for me to work with this committee. 💕🇨🇦📚

Tmrw releases Amanda West Lewis (She/her)'s newest book for children, a #picturebook that is a brilliant blend of fiction and non-fiction, poetry and science. A PLANET IS A POEM, illus by Oliver Averill, from kidscanpress #STEM #poems canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2024/05/a-plan…

Congratulations to our winners and honour book winners! And thanks to all the voters!
Kevin Sylvester jade armstrong Morgan Rhodes Kathy Kacer

Wonderful new addition to Caitlin Dale Nicholson's #Nôhkom #picturebook series from Groundwood Books. In NINITOHTÊNÂN / WE LISTEN, a family of multiple generations gathers to connect w each other, nature & their #Cree culture. (Thanks Groundwood Books) canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2024/05/ninito…

Helen Kubiw Naseem Hrab Kelly Collier Owlkids Publishing Looks great!

You’re very welcome, Naseem. I’m a big fan of yours and now one of OTIS & PEANUT too. ❤️🇨🇦📚

Congratulations, Kevin!

A new Otis & Peanut from Naseem Hrab & Kelly Collier is just out & this time the guinea pig & hairless mole rat deal w cake, gardening, and memories. OTIS & PEANUT: FOREVER AND EVER is like a #CDN #FrogandToad in #graphicnovel format. From Owlkids Publishing (Thanks!) canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2024/04/otis-p…

Congratulations to Michelle Mulder for making the Manitoba Young Reader's Choice Awards Sundogs list for Up for Grabs!

Be sure to get your copy of Up for Grabs at your local bookstore:
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#ReadCanadian #ReadWomen #Bookstagram

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I’m honoured to announce that CHAMPIONS OF THE FOX is a finalist for the Crime Writers of Canada Best Juvenile/YA Crime Book Award!
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With streams & rivers filling with spring rain & snow melt, consider reading RUMIE GOES RAFTING, a new #picturebook written and illustrated by Meghan Marentette from Owlkids Publishing. Story w gorgeous art is as much about imagination & creativity as it is safety. canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2024/04/rumie-…

Teachers, if your students are curious to know how I got the idea for BLOOM-- and want a hint at the final book of the series, the Telling Tales festival put together this awesome video!
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Saturday is Canadian Independent Bookstore Day! If you buy a copy of Moon of the Turning Leaves at an indie on #CIBD2024 and show me, I’ll mail you a personalized and signed label. Go to indiebookstores.ca to find the indie nearest you

Let's head out to an old #Newfoundland outport for a silly tale about THE PIG AND THE DUMPLING from Running the Goat. #picturebook written by Bonnie Johnstone, art by Veselina Tomova. And it launches May 4th. canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2024/04/the-pi…

What books are you reading to your students this week? lia OLA #schoollibraryjoy

Sometimes I Feel Like an Oak (2024) is available from GoodMinds.com. Danielle Daniel’s passion for trees is beautifully matched by Jackie Traverse’s paintings, which bring each tree to life.
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I can't think of anything better than being in a forest on #EarthDay2024 but reading Danielle Daniel & Jackie Traverse's new #picturebook SOMETIMES I FEEL LIKE AN OAK from Groundwood Books can take your there. (I've always had an affinity for cedars.) canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2024/04/someti…