Excited to be presenting at the Telling Tales Festival, young adults tent, Saturday, October 3!
Joyce Grant
@jgcanada.bsky.social
Author | Journalist | Writing Prof | Book Coach I write books to help kids think more critically I also write reviews for Publishers Weekly (PW) Pre-order my upcoming book on libraries: https://linktr.ee/jgcanada
Our world can be confusing, to say the least. Find out how algorithms are contributing and practical ideas to Burst Your Bubble! Critical thinking, for kids--and adults. #medialit @jandolby.bsky.social @owlkids.bsky.social @mediasmarts.bsky.social @mor10.com
Thank you to Kirkus for this incredible starred review! Thank you to all the librarians in the world--you are my heroes! Illustrations by Chanelle Nibbelink, pub'd by KCP @kidscanpress.bsky.social @picturebookseh.bsky.social Pre-order now; comes out Oct. 6.
In MIGHTY MACY by Kwame Alexander w/art by Kitt Thomas, Macy stands up to support her school library when it’s threatened by budget cuts. This one hits hard right now as our district is possibly cutting media assistant positions this week. #MGLit #SchoolLibrary @littlebrownyr.bsky.social
It's #NationalLibraryWeek & if you think librarians are more than "book curators" and libraries are more than "book lending spaces," ... you're right. Joyous proof of that is what you'll find in "This Is A Library Book." Avail. for pre-order now! @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social
Joyce Grant@jgcanada.bsky.social · 5mo agoIn a time of book bans and attacks on libraries—there’s a book for that. “This Is a Library Book” is avail. for pre-order (links in bio). Illustrated by Chanelle Nibblelink, pub'd by @kidscanpress.bsky.social. It's a love letter to librarians and libraries around the world. Check it out on Oct. 6!
Just posted an awesome kid-friendly article about #Artemis II on TeachingKidsNews.com. Includes links to relevant videos and websites. Free to use with your kids or in the classroom (please just credit us & link back to TKN). Enjoy! teachingkidsnews.com/2026/04/12/a... @canadianspace.bsky.social
Didn't manage to fool your kid this morning? Thank you for buying them my books! 😜 #criticalthinking #aprilfools @kidscanpress.bsky.social @kidsbookcentre.bsky.social @mediasmarts.bsky.social
Will publishers frown if you use A.I. for grammar and spell checking?
In a time of book bans and attacks on libraries—there’s a book for that. “This Is a Library Book” is avail. for pre-order (links in bio). Illustrated by Chanelle Nibblelink, pub'd by @kidscanpress.bsky.social. It's a love letter to librarians and libraries around the world. Check it out on Oct. 6!
Please FOLLOW for the COVER REVEAL of "This Is A Library Book: Check out the Places and People Sharing Knowledge and Building Communities." Illustrated by Chanelle Nibblelink, published by @KidsCanPress. @picturebookseh.bsky.social @hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social #libraries #librarians
#GIVEAWAY To celebrate the launch of #PictureBooksEh 2026, we’re giving away 4 manuscript crits & many PBs! Details on website below. To enter: 1. Follow @picturebookseh.bsky.social 2. Like + repost this post (extra entry for tagging a friend) 3. Winners announced Mar. 27 at 9 am #kidlit #cankidlit
Picture Books, Eh! launches in 2026!
There are many wonderful places where readers of all ages, including teachers, librarians and booksellers, can discover new Canadian picture books, and Picture Books, Eh! is one of them! We are...
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The Library of Things is just one of the many libraries out there that offer their communities access to random necessities. action.everylibrary.org/what_is_the_...
What is the “Library of Things”?
What is the “Library of Things”?
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Watching "The Librarians" and it is compelling. It's about librarians caught in the middle of the book banning battles happening across the country. Whatever your politics, it's worth your time—these are real people dealing with real consequences. #IndependentLens #Documentary #BannedBooks
Banned Books and the Librarians Caught in the Political Battle | Full Documentary | Independent Lens
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You're personally invited to watch The Librarians, a new documentary about censorship, libraries, and the fight for the right to read, premiering next week on Independent Lens on PBS. www.everylibrary.org/librarianspbs via @everylibrary.bsky.social
Watch "The Librarians" documentary next week. Free on PBS!
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Language barriers make it hard for immigrants to navigate the US healthcare system. This comic book is a lifeline. #GraphicMedicine www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/imm...
This bilingual comic book teaches immigrant workers how to navigate the US healthcare system
Comic books about vaccinations, clean air, heat stroke, and more help migrant workers know how to keep themselves safe.
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How cool is this? Tech-and-ethics guru @mor10.com personally bought and donated (and delivered!) 41 copies of my book "Burst Your Bubble!" to school libraries in Burnaby BC. More info here: joycegrantauthor.com/2026/01/scho... #medialiteracy @jandolby.bsky.social @owlkids.bsky.social
Schools in Burnaby, BC, gifted copies of "Burst Your Bubble!" by UNfluencer Morten Rand-Hendriksen - Joyce Grant, Author & Speaker
Thank you to tech-and-ethics guru Morten Rand-Hendricksen, who purchased 41 copies of "Burst!" for schools in Burnaby, BC
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@owlkids.bsky.social published a fabulous non-fiction book about algorithms in October. Written by @jgcanada.bsky.social, illustrated by me. Here is a peek inside the book. Get it. Read it to your kids. #CanKidLit #KidLitArt
TWUC Ontario Writers-In-The-Schools Program Applications are now open for readings taking place this Spring/Summer. Get paid for your school visits taking place between April 1 and August 31, 2026. Deadline to apply: February 10, 2026, 11:59 pm EST. writersunion.ca/ontario-writ... #CanKidLIt
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In COVID my "One Good Thing," project gave kids positive news articles. It won an international award. With all that's going on now, should I start this project up again? A sample: teachingkidsnews.com/2020/05/29/o... BTW, it also boosts Cdn illustrators.
One Good Thing: Squirrel-Bandits - Teaching Kids News
Squirrels are One Good Thing. Especially when they're robbing teeny-tiny nut vaults!
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8 challenges we faced to create "Burst Your Bubble!" TY to L.E. Carmichael for inviting me to her wonderful blog to talk about the journey. joycegrantauthor.com/2025/12/8-ch... @owlkids.bsky.social @jandolby.bsky.social @canscaip.bsky.social #kidlit #algorithms
8 Challenges We Overcame to Create Burst Your Bubble!: Article on L. E. Carmichael's blog - Joyce Grant, Author & Speaker
Want to know how Burst Your Bubble! was created? Read this article on LECarmichael's wonderful literary blog
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Here's to a new year of great Canadian picture books! Please follow our 2026 authors & illustrators on Bluesky who are participating in Picture Books, Eh! Check out our Starter Pack below! Anyone interested in joining our little co-promotional community can get in touch at picturebookseh@gmail.com.
Aaaaand this is yet another reason why kidlit is so important.
FactPost@factpostnews.bsky.social · 8mo agoTrump has announced an "unprecedented four-day athletic event" with "one young man and one young woman from each state and territory."
Awesome indie bookstore The City & The City Books in Hamilton has SIGNED COPIES of Burst Your Bubble! Designed for kids--and adults--to understand how algorithms limit your worldview. C'mon down and get one while they last! @jandolby.bsky.social @owlkids.bsky.social @ward1wilson.bsky.social
I don’t know how to process the horrific fire hose of tragedy that has been omnipresent but has spiked this weekend, and I suspect I’m not alone. We aren’t meant to carry this much suffering and be able to function at “normal” capacity. Be gentle with yourself and others, if you can.
Thank you @quillandquire.bsky.social for this wonderful review of Burst Your Bubble! #medialiteracy #criticalthinking #kidlit
Picture Books, Eh’s FALL edition of The Great Canadian Picture Book Party is Dec 8 @ 7pm ET. Hear creators read their new books! If you’re a CANSCAIP member, sign up through @canscaip.bsky.social. If not, message us at picturebookseh@gmail.com for the link. See you, eh! #CANkidlit #kidlit #edusky
Call out to traditionally published Canadian picture book creators with books coming out in 2026! Picture Books, Eh! is inviting anyone interested in joining our co-promotional community to get in touch: picturebookseh@gmail.com. @canscaip.bsky.social @kidsbookcentre.bsky.social #CANkidlit #kidlit
Cozy up with a warm drink and enjoy this stack of new books by members of @picturebookseh.bsky.social! #kidlit #EduSky #CanKidLit #picturebooks #librarians
Happy book birthday to BURST YOUR BUBBLE! 🎉 From CanLit For Little Canadians: "Joyce Grant's latest book will enlighten every one of us to the power and perils of algorithms in framing our interactions online." #CANkidlit #kidlit
Joyce Grant@jgcanada.bsky.social · 9mo agoOn the BOOK BIRTHDAY 🎉of "Burst Your Bubble!" TY CanLit for LittleCanadians for this wonderful review.🫧 joycegrantauthor.com/2025/11/an-a... #MediaLiteracy @jandolby.bsky.social @hkubiw.bsky.social @owlkids.bsky.social @mediasmarts.bsky.social @mor10.com @picturebookseh.bsky.social #kidlit