This post is long overdue… Thanks to everyone who joined Caroline Fernandez & I for our joint book launch at Mabel’s Fables! Such a great crowd and wonderful energy - you made our night. Thanks for your smiles, laughs and support. It means the world to me.

I am delighted to share that The Global Ocean is a National Marine Educators Association Recommended Title. Thank you NMEA for the amazing work you do to advance the protection of freshwater and marine ecosystems and building our understanding of them.

We are less than a week away from festivities of our watery themed double book launch!! @parentclub.bsky.social and I hope you will join us! All are welcome!! Mabel’s Fables 540 Mt Pleasant Rd June 23 6:30-8:30 @kidscanpress.bsky.social @commondeerpress.bsky.social @picturebookseh.bsky.social

Happy Book Birthday to All the Water on Earth… I am so excited that my baby is finally out in the world!! Thank you @kidscanpress.bsky.social for making this book happen! @picturebookseh.bsky.social

Join Rochelle Strauss and Caroline Fernandez - celebrating All the Water on Earth and Asha and Baz Meet Sylvia Earle. Mable’s Fables Children’s Bookstore 540 Mt Pleasant Rd Tues June 23 6:30-8:30pm @kidscanpress.bsky.social @commondeerpress.bsky.social @rochellestrauss.bsky.social #kidlit

📚​👍🏼​ Discover these new #kidlit books—perfect reads to spark imagination and cozy up with this season! #CANkidkit @parentclub.bsky.social @susanhughes.bsky.social @heathercamlot.bsky.social @rochellestrauss.bsky.social @kevinheronjones.bsky.social @faridazaman.bsky.social @awestlewis.bsky.social

Now more than ever it’s time to support Canadian children’s publishers, authors and illustrators. Shop 🇨🇦!!!!

Now THIS is a welcome! I had such a wonderful time today talking with the students at Holy Angels Catholic School about the ocean, action and ripples of change! There’s still time to book a school visit this year! I offer both in-person & virtual visits to schools around the globe - link in bio.

Earth Month is here! Join me for a FREE webinar hosted by Learning for a Sustainable Future, featuring a reading from The Global Ocean & discussions about how you can take action this Earth month!   April 9, 2025  1-1:45 PM ET  Grades 3-8 (All welcome!) Register: lsf-lst.ca/programs/pro...

Just saw that today is Global ♻️ Day. Please pause your eyes on The Adventures of Grandmasaurus At the Aquarium Rescue Centre where recycling is a theme. Published by @commondeerpress.bsky.social Similar books by @rochellestrauss.bsky.social @franbwrites.bsky.social #GlobalRecyclingDay #kidlit

Thank you @ontarioarts.bsky.social and the Government of Ontario for your ongoing support. Extremely grateful to have received a recommender grant to further my work!

A gentle reminder… there is only one ocean!

New Year - New Me!! Well, not so much a new me, rather, new headhots!! Fun fun fun!! Thank you Paige Thompson for these wonderful photos! And thank you @parentclub.bsky.social for connecting me to Paige. Look for these (and other new images) to start cropping up across all my social channels.

Calling all #climate #ocean #environmental educators. Are you looking for innovative ways to integrate #environmentaleducation into your teaching? In this free session hosted by #eecom we will share ideas for exploring environmental education in unexpected places! us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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More #ncte24 fun from yesterday - hanging out with my friends from @earthdayorg.bsky.social. Wonderful to chat about opportunities for bringing #climateeducation into the classroom. Yes! Even into your English class!! Thanks for including #theglobalocean on your table display 🌊📚💙🌊

Author LE Carmichael, educator Chris Carlton & I will be presenting at #ncte24 at 4:15 today, room 104B. And don’t forget, Lindsey & I will also be signing books today at the #KCP booth (no. 935) at 11am - while supplies last! #kidlit #educators #edusky

Tomorrow - Saturday - 11-11:30 at the Kids Can Press booth (no. 935) - come get signed copies of The Global Ocean (and of Polar by LE Carmichael) while supplies last! #kidlit #ncte24 #kidsbooks #cankidlit

Magic moment - talking about bugs and being the weirdos with the amazing Kate McKinnon. Fantastic keynote filled with humour, inspiration and hope! Thanks #ncte! #kilit #kidlitauthors 📚

Magic moment - talking about bugs and being the weirdos with the amazing Kate McKinnon. Fantastic keynote filled with humour, inspiration and hope! Thanks #ncte! #kilit #kidlitauthors 📚

Looking forward to #ncte kicking off today. I’ve got bookmarks & stickers - come find me if you want some swag! And don’t forget Lindsey Carmichael & I will be signing books on Sat from 11-11:30 the KCP booth 935 & presenting on Sat at 4:15 in room 104 B. #kitlit #nonfiction #kidsbooks #engteachers

Welcome to the party! Great to see you here!!

Vancouver Writers Fest@writersfest.bc.ca · 2y ago

Hi, Blue Sky! We’re the Vancouver Writers Fest—we connect people to exceptional books, ideas, and dialogue through year-round programming that ignites a passion for words and the world around us. Follow us for event announcements, book world news and recommended reads, & much more!

Hey marine educator peeps - check this out! Thanks @gfauville.bsky.social

@gfauville.bsky.social · 2y ago

I am eager to build a community of marine educators/communicators, and ocean literacy researchers and practitioners here. I created this starter pack. If I included you and you want to be removed, let me know! Reply if you want to be added. Let's see if we can grow the #marineeducationsky

Welcome Frieda!! Good to have you here!

Frieda Wishinsky@friedawishinsky.bsky.social · 2y ago

Hi to all! Excited to be in a supportive community. I write kids books (over 80 published internationally)and articles for adult publications. I’m also a free lance editor and mentor for picture books, non fiction and middle grade.

Hello everyone! Our first post: Join us on Dec 2nd for a conversation on censorship in newsrooms! censorshipinnewsrooms.eventbrite.ca

Panel: Censorship in Newsrooms

A conversation with reporters in Toronto about censorship in newsrooms around Palestine and Gaza.

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Awwww thanks for the post @parentclub.bsky.social Nice to see my wee book included with these awesome books & authors!📚

Caroline Fernandez@parentclub.bsky.social · 2y ago

📚👍A few non-fiction #kidlit books to check out... How to Become an Accidental Genius @friedawishinsky.bsky.social Elizabeth MacLeod The Global Ocean @rochellestrauss.bsky.social and Natasha Donovan History Smashers @katemessner.bsky.social Dylan Meconis

Looking forward to #NCTE next week. Who's gonna be there? Lindsey Carmichael and I will be presenting a session on Sat afternoon & signing books on Sat morning. Come say hi!!! #kidlit #NCTE2024 #kidlitchat #cankidlit #oceanliteracy #oceandecade

Hello BlueSky!!! I was having FOMO so decided to join this wonderful band of lovelies!! I am a nonfiction children’s author eager to connect with other authors, teachers, librarians and educators. Also interested in all things STEM, nature and the environment. And sports - Go Jays!!