Congratulations to client Stephanie Gibeault and illustrator David Hohn for winning a Crystal Kite Award for their picture book The Dog Who Saved the Bees (Sleeping Bear Press) from the Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators! @stephaniegibeault.bsky.social @davidhohn.bsky.social

Super excited that @davidhohn.bsky.social and I won a 2026 SCBWI Crystal Kite Award for our book THE DOG WHO SAVED THE BEES (from Sleeping Bear Press). Thank you to everybody who voted for us. And congrats to all the other winners and honor books! #kidlit #CanKidLit

Happy World Bee Day! Celebrate the wonder of 🐝🐝 with my books CALCULATING CHIMPANZEES, BRAINY BEES, AND OTHER ANIMALS WITH MIND-BLOWING MATHEMATICAL ABILITIES (ill. by @jsinquett.bsky.social from MIT Kids) and THE DOG WHO SAVED THE BEES (ill. by @davidhohn.bsky.social from Sleeping Bear Press).

What a wonderful @publisherswkly.bsky.social interview with @writerjolene.bsky.social and @pragmaticmom.bsky.social about two incredibly important picture books. #kidlit www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...

In Conversation: Mia Wenjen and Jolene Gutiérrez

Mia Wenjen and Jolene Gutiérrez both grapple with the cruelty of internment and family separation in their new picture books 'Barbed Wire Between Us' and 'Unbreakable: A Japanese American Family in an...

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#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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I'll be teaching a webinar on crafting irresistible nonfiction book proposals this Saturday, March 14, for the @scbwicanadaeast.bsky.social Digging Deeper series! Join me at 1 pm ET or register for the recording. More information can be found here: www.scbwi.org/events/craft... #kidlit #CanKidLit

Calling all nonfiction writers, @kirstenwlarson.bsky.social's new book TELLING IT TRUE is incredible! It's packed with valuable resources, insightful tips, and helpful writing exercises. Plus, loads of mentor texts. I highly recommend it! #kidlit kirstenwlarson.com/books-writin...

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Telling it true: how to write Nonfiction kids (and teens) want to read Bookshop B&N Amazon Get News, Free Resources, and Be First In Line for Events Get News, Free Resources, and Be First In Line for ...

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Happening tomorrow! Brilliant Sourcebooks editor Anna Luketic and I will be teaching a webinar with @thewritingbarn.bsky.social on nonfiction hooks. Using mentor texts, we'll cover what makes a strong hook and how to find the hook in your own project. #kidlit thewritingbarn.com/class/webina...

Such a well deserved star for JUST IN CASE by @meganclendenan.bsky.social and @cicchese-art.bsky.social. I love this picture book! #kidlit #cankidlit

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⭐ #Nonfiction #HBReviewoftheWeek JUST IN CASE by @meganclendenan.bsky.social ; illus. by @cicchese-art.bsky.social ( @charlesbridge.bsky.social ) "The book doesn’t shy away from why we need to...protect the seeds...but the tone in words + pics remains calm + reassuring" www.hbook.com/story/review...

Kidlit writers, check out @louisemaamodt.bsky.social's fabulous NF Fest post on supplemental material for picture books. There are links to so many stellar examples. And thank you, Lou, for including the board game for THE DOG WHO SAVED THE BEES! #kidlit #CanKidLit www.nffest.com/2026/02/teac...

Teacher's Pet: Supplemental Guides Get Your Book Chosen

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If you write nonfiction for kids, join me and Sourcebooks editor Anna Luketic for an online webinar with @thewritingbarn.bsky.social on Thursday, Feb. 12 at noon CT. We'll discuss the power of hooks to grab readers and editors.🪝 #kidlit #cankidlit More info here: thewritingbarn.com/class/webina...

This month’s featured author, @stephaniegibeault.bsky.social, reminds us: ✍️ “Heart stories can provide a pick-me-up, inspiration, and a reminder of what you love about writing in the first place.” Read more on the blog: buff.ly/nVfTEV7 #kidlit #12x12PB

I'm thrilled to be the Featured Author on the @12x12challenge.bsky.social blog this month! Check out my post about not giving up on heart stories.❤️📑 Plus there's a #giveaway (for members) of a copy of THE DOG WHO SAVED THE BEES or a picture book critique. #kidlit 12x12challenge.com/stephanie-gi...

If you write nonfiction for kids, join me and Sourcebooks editor Anna Luketic for an online webinar with @thewritingbarn.bsky.social on Thursday, Feb. 12 at noon CT. We'll discuss the power of hooks to grab readers and editors.🪝 #kidlit #cankidlit More info here: thewritingbarn.com/class/webina...

Join us in March for a SCBWI Canada East Digging Deeper workshop, with guest speaker Stephanie Gibeault as she digs deeper into nonfiction book proposals. Visit www.scbwi.org/events/craft... for more information. #SCBWICanadaEast #CanKidLit #kidlit @stephaniegibeault.bsky.social

Join me for a virtual course with @writersloftma.bsky.social to master your research skills. I'll cover where to find facts, how to assess your sources, and tips for organizing your information. Tonight Tues. Nov. 25 at 7 pm ET with a 2-week replay. www.thewritersloft.org/loft-workshops #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

Do you find research intimidating? Then join me for a virtual course with @writersloftma.bsky.social on Nov. 25 at 7 p.m. ET. I'll cover finding facts, assessing sources, and organizing information. Two-week replay included. Learn more and register at www.thewritersloft.org/loft-workshops #kidlit

I was thrilled to be featured on @saralkruger.bsky.social's excellent PB First Lines blog with the journey of THE DOG WHO SAVED THE BEES (words by me, art by @davidhohn.bsky.social, published by Sleeping Bear Press). My first line changed drastically! skruger.substack.com/p/pb-first-l... #kidlit

Woohoo! Thank you to @forestofreading.bsky.social for nominating my book with @bambiedlund.bsky.social DOGS VS. HUMANS (published by @owlkids.bsky.social) for a Silver Birch Express award in this year's #ForestofReading. I can't wait for kids to read our book! #kidlit #cankidlit

Without further ado, we are pleased to announce the Canadian books chosen for the 2026 #ForestofReading program. 🎉 There are so many incredible stories to dive into and we can’t wait for you to discover them all! Visit bit.ly/ForestNomine...

50/50 Raffle Alert! OLA is kicking off our first ever 50/50 raffle in support of the Forest. Buy your tickets before Oct 16th to qualify for our Early Bird Prize, or by the end of October to be entered into our Grand Prize draw on Halloween! www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/fores... Licence # RAF1467210

Today is the day! Join me and Sourcebooks editor Anna Luketic for a virtual @writersloftma.bsky.social workshop on The Importance of Hooks in Nonfiction from 7-8:30 p.m. eastern. PLUS, Anna is taking submissions from attendees! Register here: www.thewritersloft.org/loft-workshops #kidlit

If you write for children, don't miss @carolynbfraiser.bsky.social's awesome list of upcoming #kidlit events. I check it every month to make sure I don't miss anything. Thanks, Carolyn! carolynbfraiser.com/kidlit/

Events for KidLit Writers

KidLit Writers! Check out all the different workshops, webinars, classes, contests, and awards that are coming up near you.

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Nonfiction needs a hook!🪝 Join me and Sourcebooks editor Anna Luketic on Oct. 14 from 7-8:30 pm for a virtual course with @writersloftma.bsky.social about the importance of hooks in nonfiction. Register here: www.thewritersloft.org/loft-workshops #kidlit #cankidlit #writingcommunity

Do you write nonfiction for kids? Then you need a hook!🪝Join me and Sourcebooks editor Anna Luketic for a virtual workshop with @writersloftma.bsky.social on Oct. 14 at 7 pm ET. We'll discuss types of hooks & provide tips for finding your own. Register: www.thewritersloft.org/loft-workshops #kidlit

Thank you so much, @loritecler.bsky.social, for the kind review of THE DOG WHO SAVED THE BEES (written by me, illustrated by @davidhohn.bsky.social, and published by Sleeping Bear Press)!

Lori Tecler@loritecler.bsky.social · 11mo ago

THE DOG WHO SAVED THE BEES by @stephaniegibeault.bsky.social w/art by @davidhohn.bsky.social tells the story of a unique & heartwarming partnership btwn Cybil & pup Mack, who worked together to sniff out diseased beehives. This nonfiction book will engage animal lovers & science fans alike. #kidlit

Congrats to our 2025 #CrystalKite honoree #12x12PB members! Way to go, @shannonstocker.bsky.social, @stephaniegibeault.bsky.social, @elisaboxer.bsky.social, @nadiasalomon.bsky.social, Srividhya Venkat, & Tonya Duncan Ellis! #amwriting #picturebook #kidlit #amreading #booksky

Do you have a new puppy? There are some common puppy challenges and I have advice to help you cope in my latest article for @americankennelclub.bsky.social. #dogs #puppy www.akc.org/expert-advic...

If you're in Maryland, come celebrate the #picturebook THE DOG WHO SAVED THE BEES (ill. by @davidhohn.bsky.social , published by Sleeping Bear Press) with me and the stars of the book. From Sept. 18 to the 24, we'll be signing books and chatting with readers. Hope to see you there! #kidlit #edusky