Loretta Garbutt www.booksbyloretta.com
@lorettagarbutt.bsky.social
Kid Author 2020 - Stopwatch From Grampa-KCP 2021 - JJ SLEPT - KCP 2023 - JEFFREY LOVES BLUE-Owl 2024 - Wake Up, Little Pin!-Owl 2025 - DIAPER KID-Owl 2027 - In Baba's Tiny Kitchen-Owl 2027 - Where I Belong -Tundra Voice Animation Sailor Moon, Max & Ruby
COVER REVEAL! 🎉 Coming January/27, @owlkids.bsky.social a story about the love of family. I've been honoured to work with illustrator, Stacey Chomiak who worked entirely with paper and ink! We both have Baba's we loved and we're excited to see this on bookshelves next year.
My book, THE BEAT OF THE DRAGON BOAT, is featured on Forest of Reading’s YouTube channel! 🐉 youtu.be/nTUosnebYgE?... @christinamatula.bsky.social @forestofreading.bsky.social
Monique Gray Smith was interviewed by Victoria News about her new picture book, Kohkom's First Drum! “I hope it opens conversations for children about family, joy, community… and understanding our family’s history.” Read more: vicnews.com/2026/04/18/v...
Victoria author highlights culture, memory and healing in new book - Victoria News
A Victoria author has released a new children’s book published on April 14
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🤩 Congrats @karenkrossing.com & @doroleung.bsky.social This book is making headlines. 👏 💞
Picture books, eh!@picturebookseh.bsky.social · 4mo agoNew blog! Today, author Karen Krossing joins Picture Books, Eh! to discuss her new #picturebook – The Cloud That Stuck, illustrated by @doroleung.bsky.social (@charlesbridge.bsky.social). #kidlit #socialemotionallearning #SEL #EduSky
Get ready for Indie Kids Book Buzz Fall 2026! Register: https://ow.ly/1Q0c50YKoAM 📚 Hosted by librarian and former bookseller Heidi Ashton Yoon, five publishers will chat about their forthcoming books! P.S. All LIVE participants will be entered for a #BookGiveaway 🎉 #IndieKidsBookBuzz
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!
That's right, our 2026 Willow Awards Nominees are here! We've got all your votes for 2025, and we hope to see you at our gala on May 28, 2026 to celebrate our winners from last year!! Happy reading everyone and thanks for supporting great Canadian literature with us!
Please join us! It’s always a wonderful event!
Alison McGauley@alisonmcgauley.bsky.social · 4mo agoPicture books, eh! is running the first 2026 edition of The Great Canadian Picture Book Party on Monday, April 27th at 7pm. Sign up through CANSCAIP. If you're not a member, message picturebookseh@gmail.com for the link. @picturebookseh.bsky.social #kidlit #CanKidLit
Thanks, Ontario! 💙 Your Winter 50/50 support is building a more inclusive, book‑loving province. Let’s keep the momentum going—grab a ticket today: www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/ontar... License: RAF1520372
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Join thousands of community organizations - big and small - who raise more funds for their worthy causes with Rafflebox.
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Hope to run into you @onlibraryassoc.bsky.social! Visit @canscaip.bsky.social BOOK TASTING event to sample delicious new books. 🇨🇦 📚 @picturebookseh.bsky.social @parentclub.bsky.social #OLASC
✨NEW!✨ Join award-winning author & illus Grace Lin for a special Read Out Loud filmed at the @carlemuseum.bsky.social! 👩🏻🍳 Learn what a mooncake is while acting out the motions for how to bake one! Then get comfy & watch as Grace reads A BIG MOONCAKE FOR LITTLE STAR 🌙💫: www.kidlit.tv/ReadOutLoudA...
Our biggest congratulations to the winner of the 2025 Evergreen Award™ program, Roar, written by Shelley Thompson! We’re thrilled to be celebrating this author’s debut novel, which is all about fierce allyship, love, and gentle hope. 💚 Congratulations! @shelleyat.bsky.social @nimbuspub.bsky.social
Looking forward to attending @canscaip.bsky.social PYI conference this weekend for a dose of inspiration, friends old and new and books of course😉 Hopefully see you there!! #kidlit #cankidlit #pyi2025
Congratulation to all these beautiful new books, making their way in the world and looking for some big readers! 💖 🤩 🙌
Owlkids Publishing@owlkids.bsky.social · 11mo agoIt's #BookBirthday time! Our September pubs are officially out and about in the world! 🥳 Congratulations to all of our talented creators! Available at wherever books are found 🎉🎉🎉 #HappyBookBirthday #NewBooks #KidLit
DIAPER KID launch - Sept16/25. At the new and improved Mabel's Fables bookstore. Thank you for your 💖 support @parentclub.bsky.social Also launching that day @annahumphrey.bsky.social AT THE RESUE CAT CAFÉ and Lisa Frenette - THE WANDERING FEATHER. Three beautiful new books in one beautiful spot!
Caroline Fernandez@parentclub.bsky.social · 11mo agoCongrats @owlkids.bsky.social authors @lorettagarbutt.bsky.social @annahumphrey.bsky.social (and someone tag the 3rd author!) On your launch at Mables Fables! #kidlit #CanKidLit
Congratulations to all!!!
Owlkids Publishing@owlkids.bsky.social · 11mo agoWe're shining bright with STARRED REVIEWS for these new and upcoming books 🤩 ✨AT THE RESCUE CAT CAFÉ (⭐ KIRKUS) ✨LITTLE MOMENTS IN A BIG UNIVERSE (⭐ BOOKLIST) ✨BURST YOUR BUBBLE! (⭐ SLJ) ✨THE BUZZ ON WILD BEES (⭐ SLJ) #NewBooks #BookReview #StarredReview #KidLit
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AT THE RESCUE CAT CAFÉ (published Aug. 12): “Humphrey’s deceptively simple, well-crafted prose tells a heartwarming story ... Heart, hope, friendship, and cuddly cats—perfect for storytime!" (STARRED, KIRKUS).
LITTLE MOMENTS IN A BIG UNIVERSE (publishing Oct. 14): "[A] heartfelt reminder that each of us in every moment however little or big plays a cosmic role in the infinite universe ... An extraordinary addition to any library" (STARRED, BOOKLIST).
BURST YOUR BUBBLE! OUTSMART THE ALGORITHMS AND SEE WHAT YOU'RE MISSING (publishing Nov. 11): "Playful and engaging ... A must-purchase for libraries looking for books on algorithms, bias, and media literacy" (STARRED, SLJ).
THE BUZZ ON WILD BEES: THE LITTLE-KNOWN POLLINATORS THAT KEEP OUR PLANET HUMMING (publishing Oct. 14): "Informative and engaging, this is an important addition to nonfiction library collections" (STARRED, SLJ).](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:or34zs7wminbojeo25pbfebn/bafkreih32h3pqgzwsjzt4goijjvzwx6hq6dkixoab6j7dkexjvr4mlrgbm)
October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Share our #picturebook WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with kids ages 5 to 12. @owlkids.bsky.social #careysookocheff
Authors' Booking Service@authorsbooking.bsky.social · 11mo agoDid you know October is National Bullying Prevention Month? Discover an anti-bullying #schoolvisit presentation: authorsbooking.com?s=bullying Recommendation: @susanhughes.bsky.social
Congratulation to all these beautiful new books, making their way in the world and looking for some big readers! 💖 🤩 🙌
Owlkids Publishing@owlkids.bsky.social · 11mo agoIt's #BookBirthday time! Our September pubs are officially out and about in the world! 🥳 Congratulations to all of our talented creators! Available at wherever books are found 🎉🎉🎉 #HappyBookBirthday #NewBooks #KidLit
Join authors, Lisa Frenette, Anna Humphrey and ME as we celebrate our new picture books 🎉 😻 🦅 👶 @owlkids.bsky.social @picturebookseh.bsky.social @canscaip.bsky.social @kidsbookcentre.bsky.social
Check out the summer releases from Picture Books, eh! Coming to a bookstore near you! #kidlit #EduSky #CanKidLit @caseylyall.bsky.social @ian-duncan-pb.bsky.social @gingerngo.bsky.social @karenkrossing.com @lauraalary.bsky.social @lorettagarbutt.bsky.social @canscaip.bsky.social
My neighbourhood indie children's bkstore in Toronto, Mabel's Fables, is having to move because their landlord is demolishing the building to build a condo. 😢 Owner is trying to raise funds to help cover costs: www.gofundme.com/f/mabels-fab... #IndieBookstores #Toronto #KidLit
Donate to Mabel's Fables Next Chapter Fund, organized by Eleanor LeFave
Mabel's Fables Bookstore opened at 662 Mount Pleasant Road, Toronto in September 1988… Eleanor LeFave needs your support for Mabel's Fables Next Chapter Fund
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🌟🌟🌟Cover Reveal!🌟🌟🌟 @lorettagarbutt.bsky.social and I made a book together! We can’t wait for the world to meet this spunky kid. Publishing Sept 2025 by @owlkids.bsky.social 🙌🏼❤️🙌🏼
Timely. Important. Truth. Please spead the word. bookshop.org/p/books/brav...
Brave Volodymyr: The Story of Volodymyr Zelensky and the Fight for Ukraine
Check out Brave Volodymyr: The Story of Volodymyr Zelensky and the Fight for Ukraine - <p><strong>From acclaimed author Linda Elovitz Marshall comes a picture book biography of Ukrainian President Vol...
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Karen has the wonderful ability to share her extensive knowledge while keeping a workshop feeling intimate. I always come away feeling energized. ✍️
Karen Krossing@karenkrossing.com · 2y agoOnly three spots left in this small-group workshop! #picturebooks #writingworkshop #whalerockworkshops #kidlit #Cankidlit
We’re thrilled to share our winter releases! ❄️Cozy up with a blanket and warm drink this winter and read a picture book ... or 11! #kidlit #EduSky #CanKidLit @canscaip.bsky.social @kidsbookcentre.bsky.social
