Nikki Bergstresser
@nikkibergstresser.bsky.social
🇨🇦Children’s author & educator. Best day has me with ☕️ in hand, lost in nature and a good story to share. 📚www.nikkibergstresser.com Gander: The Town that Welcomed the World PB NF Lila Lou’s Little Library PB Seasons for Stones PB A Promise to Protect MG
Nov 4th 🇨🇦 authors/illustrators from coast to coast are volunteering short virtual readings to classes! Check out ireadcanadian.com for a list of 🇨🇦 authors/illustrators you can have visit your classroom online for 20 minutes! I'm ready for a virtual book trip across our beautiful country. #teachers
New month, new adventure! Happy October from the cranberry bog. ❤️
New and upcoming releases by these Canadian creators!!❤️🇨🇦📚 @parentclub.bsky.social @mahtabnarsimhan.bsky.social @karenautio.bsky.social @reganmacaulay.bsky.social @heathercamlot.bsky.social @laurabontje.bsky.social @oksanna.bsky.social mahtabnarsimhan.bsky.social @nikkibergstresser.bsky.social
Hey parents & grandparents looking for Canadian children's books! Here's one not to miss. It's about Gander's role on 9/11. It has gorgeous illustrations from @reillyfitzgerald.bsky.social. Here's my interview with Reilly & author @nikkibergstresser.bsky.social: www.cbc.ca/listen/live-....
📚👍On the 25th anniv of 911 it's so important we never forget, not only those we lost, but those who stepped up to help. This #PB does just that: GANDER: THE TOWN THAT WELCOMED THE WORLD by @nikkibergstresser.bsky.social & Reilly Fitzgerald. www.heatherpiercestigall.com/ramblings--r... #kidlit
BOOK REVIEW: IT’S 911 REMEMBRANCE DAY
It’s a somber day, but so important we never forget. And not only about those we lost, but those who stepped up to help. This picture book does just that:
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Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (July 31): kidlit411.com/2026/07/the-... Inside: @pbrisingstars.bsky.social sign up, Iterative Drafting, Novels in Verse, more. Thanks Kent Cullota for the illustration, @marciastrykowski.bsky.social & @nikkibergstresser.bsky.social for the PB giveaways.
The Weekly 411 (7/31/26)
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"Like geese flying over on an autumn day, the planes came to the small Canadian town of Gander." Gander, Gambo, Appleton, Lewisporte, Newton & other communities gave shelter & hope to stranded passengers. Neighbours helping neighbours. #canadian #kindnessmatters #neighbours #newfoundland #kidlit
Check out this #podcast episode! Bookseller (and author-illustrator) Julie Rowan-Zoch stops by to share what #bookstores want book creators to know about in-store events & preorder campaigns. 12x12challenge.com/p... #amwriting #picturebook #kidlit #12x12pb #booksky #writingcommunity
Happy Book Birthday to #12x12PB member, @nikkibergstresser.bsky.social! 📚 GANDER: THE TOWN THAT WELCOMED THE WORLD illustrated by Reilly Fitzgerald and published by Plumleaf Press is out now. Check it out: buff.ly/UenzVXA #kidlit
The story of Gander reminds us that ordinary people can do extraordinary things. What’s the kindest thing a stranger has done for you? #kindness #canada #kindnessofstrangers #newfoundlandlove
Thank you Helen, for your lovely review and time spent reading GANDER:THE TOWN THAT WELCOMED THE WORLD. 🇨🇦🌎📚❤️ #kidlit #educators #librarians
Helen Kubiw ❤️ 🇨🇦 📚@hkubiw.bsky.social · 4mo agoCouldn't wait to review GANDER: THE TOWN THAT WELCOMED THE WORLD by @nikkibergstresser.bsky.social & art by @reillyfitzgerald.bsky.social from Plumleaf Press. (Out June 30) It's a colourful, non-musical version of "Come From Away" for kids canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2026/06/gand... 👍🇨🇦📚
Have you pre-ordered your copy of Gander: The Town that Welcomed the World? ❤️🇨🇦📚🌎 Thousands of travellers stranded far from home in a town called Gander, Newfoundland on September 11, 2001. Community, kindness & compassion drive the narrative of this story. #cankidlit #kidlit #gander #comefromaway
Get ready for Earth Day with this 17 Canadian books for kids and teens! https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/book-lists/earth-day-book-list
17 Canadian books for kids and teens to read for Earth Day
Earth Day is a chance to celebrate our beautiful home and demonstrate support for environmental protection. Our April book list features Canadian books that invite young readers to explore and deepen their relationship to the natural world. Springtime in Kitkatla Written by Kim Spencer Illustrated by Karlene Harvey
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Savor the Day was inspired by my daughter, Lisa, who loved the beach & was esp good at savouring the simple joys in life. So today, I'm celebrating this "book birthday" in the best way I can, by savouring it all. ☀️🐚🌊⛱️📚❤️ Picture book, ages 4-8. Illustr by Gabby Grant, published by @sleepingbearpress.
Received this photo from an educator who loved A Promise to Protect and is now gifting copies to her grade partners! My heart is so happy! ❤️📚🇨🇦🌲 #kidlit #middlegrade #educators #oldgrowthforest
It's I Read Canadian Day, and I'm celebrating a new book for middle-grade kids by British Columbia author Nikki Bergstresser. Read more in my post below. #IReadCanadianDay @heritagehouse.bsky.social @nikkibergstresser.bsky.social maryloudriedger2.wordpress.com/2025/11/05/a...
A Good Book For I Read Canadian Day
Today is I Read Canadian Day, when Canadian authors are celebrated, especially those who write books for young people. What is really exciting is a noted trend that books written to appeal to the y…
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So lovely to be included with these titles. New release date: May 6th. #newbooks #picturebooks #kidlit #Libsky #Edusky
Nadia Ali@nadiaawriter.bsky.social · 2y agoCheck out these Fabulous 2025 Releases! @thesusankam.bsky.social @elizabetheverett.bsky.social @hellomrsdinh.bsky.social @nadialhohn.bsky.social @nadiasalomon.bsky.social @booksbycindy.bsky.social @mnewsome.bsky.social IG @nadiabmad
My debut middle grade A PROMISE TO PROTECT with Heritage House will be released October 2025. Looking to connect with other #CANKidLit authors who have upcoming 2025 MG releases. 🇨🇦📚 #KidLit #MGLit www.indigo.ca/en-ca/a-prom...
Canadian Read & Review Crew, Winter Edition! Monday March 31 @ 7 pm on Zoom Come hear brand new #picturebooks and support 🇨🇦 #kidlit creators! Details here: picturebookseh.weebly.com/blog/canadia... #CANkidlit
