Just a reminder to come to Take Cover Books this Thursday at 7! Tachers & librarians could win a free virtual storytime, and the doorprize is a Take Cover Books giftcard. Hope you can make it!
Heather M.O'Connor
@heathermoconnor.bsky.social
Canadian kid-lit author of FRIENDS FIND A WAY, RUNS WITH THE STARS, FAST FRIENDS and BETTING GAME. Lover of books, libraries, and shiny objects. I love doing school and library visits! heathermoconnor.com
Check out these new fall books! Canadian creators include: @parentclub.bsky.social @suecurrie24.bsky.social @reganmacaulay.bsky.social @carolmatas.bsky.social @carolmatas.bsky.social @jtorrescomics.bsky.social @heathermoconnor.bsky.social @openmike.bsky.social #kidlit #CanKidLit
We know that, for a ton of reasons, a lot of folks don't have as much to spend as they'd like this holiday season. Sooooooo, here's a thread of things you can do that will support your local indie bookstore or other business WITHOUT spending any more than you intended...
Can I mention 'Christmas' yet? Here's some fresh #kidlit book ideas—perfect reads to spark imagination and cozy up with this season! 📚✨ @parentclub.bsky.social @suecurrie24.bsky.social @reganmacaulay.bsky.social @carolmatas.bsky.social @jtorrescomics.bsky.social @heathermoconnor.bsky.social
Found in the wild at Take Cover Books, my local indie bookstore. #acrosstheice @candlewickpress.bsky.social
🍂 Discover these fresh fall #kidlit books—perfect reads to spark imagination and cozy up with this season! 📚✨ @parentclub.bsky.social @suecurrie24.bsky.social @reganmacaulay.bsky.social @carolmatas.bsky.social @jtorrescomics.bsky.social @heathermoconnor.bsky.social
Ever wonder what happened to the Ojibwe Horse and how it's inching back from the brink? Tune in to our free webinare at 7 pm tonight. To register, email 411eci@gmail.com with ‘BRINK’ in the subject line📝
Our new picture book is galloping onto the shelves today and Darcy Whitecrow and I are so excited to share it! #pb #OjibweHorse #bookbirthday @candlewickpress.bsky.social
Cover reveal! I am excited to share ACROSS THE ICE: HOW WE SAVED THE OJIBWE HORSE, my upcoming book with Darcy Whitecrow. The stunning illustrations are by @NatashaDonovan. Coming out this September with Candlewick Press! www.candlewick.com/978153622945...
Colour me lucky! I won this month's Canadian Children's Book Centre draw. The prize is not 1 book. Not 5 books. It's EVERY book nominated for a 2024 CCBC award. My kitchen table is buried under Canadian kid-lit excellence. Thanks, CCBC! 😀😍 @kidsbookcentre.bsky.social
Always a conference highlight! Step inside the industry with our publishing panel including editors Sarah Howden, Karen Li, Samantha Swenson and host Naseem Hrab. Register for PACKAGING YOUR IMAGINATION. In-person & recorded options. More info here: canscaip.org/PYI-Conference
Hey #kidlit designers, our Graphix graphic novel imprint (kids.scholastic.com/kid/books/gr...) is hiring a senior designer: scholastic.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job...
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Job Description: THE OPPORTUNITY Our design team is currently seeking a Senior Designer to work closely with the Creative Director to create high quality designs for the industry leading graphic novel...
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The trouble with visiting my local indie bookstore, @TakeCoverBooks in Peterborough. Every time. But then I remember Aristotle: "To run away from trouble is a form of cowardice" and realize that I am the bravest of the brave. 😀📚⚔️
Hey Toronto Pals, Are you behind on your summer reading list? Looking to add some indie local press books to your pile? We have the event for you! This SATURDAY! @stelliform.press @bookhugpress.bsky.social Dundurn Press, Invisible Publishing, and more! Come grab a drink and browse the stacks! 🍻
Brand-new to BlueSky. Howdy, #kidlit peeps!
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