I write for little readers and some of my stories are books: RODNEY WAS A TORTOISE, TRAMPOLINE BOY, BIRD CHILD @TundraBooks @PenguinRandomCA
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Nan Forler retweeted
16 Dec 2024
Featured this week in The New Quarterly is Kathy Stinson's "At the CNE, August 1963", click here to read the full poem: tnq.ca/story/at-the-cne-augu…
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1 Nov 2024
Looking forward to talking picture books on Saturday morning at the Wild Writers Literary Festival. Come join us! Sign up for one or two workshops or the whole weekend! @thenewquarterly
7 Oct 2024
Join children’s book authors Antonio Michael Downing, Nan Forler, and Mahak Jain as they discuss the purpose children’s books serve, exploring emotional truths and ambiguity in children’s literature, and the importance of understanding and respecting the child reader.
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25 Oct 2024
This is such a stellar lineup! Whether you are a professional or starting out, this workshop is a fabulous opportunity to hear from the best. Looking forward to it!
16 Oct 2024
Do you have an idea for a picture book? If you've ever dreamed of writing your own picture book, we have the webinar for you: Get Published! Writing Picture Books. Nov 16 from 12-1:30 pm EST. Register today!
bookcentre.ca/getpub-pb24
ALT Digital graphic advertising the Get Published! Writing Picture Books webinar happening Nov 16th, 2024 from 12-1:30 EST. Learn from professionals Naseem Hrab, Vikki VanSickle, and Jack Wong. The registration fee is $75 for members and $100 for non-members.
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22 Oct 2024
Looking forward to PYI this weekend and reconnecting with so many amazing creators of Canadian Kid-lit! Whether you are a professional or just starting out, this is a fabulous conference for all!
Who's looking forward to PYI this weekend?! Your sessions will be on your name tag -- but here's a glance of the sessions schedule.
ALT CANSCAIP PYI sessions schedule
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Nan Forler retweeted
21 Oct 2024
Recommended Reading is seeing ⭐! "10/10 would recommend" from Kirkus Reviews. Preorder now to get all your pre-Valentine's Day feels. @zandoprojects @BittersweetBks
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1 Oct 2024
Wow! This is an INCREDIBLE list of nominees this year!!! Special shoutout to my writing group dearies who are nominated for their beautiful books: @erinbowbooks, Kathy Stinson, and Heather Smith!
24 Jul 2024
Mark your calendars! The #2024CCBCBookAwards will take place October 28th, 2024 from 7:00-10:00pm. Tickets go on sale September 30th, 2024.
This year's event will be live streamed. We invite everyone to join in and celebrate with us.
ALT Digital graphic includes information about the upcoming 2024 CCBC Book Awards. The event will take place October 28th, 2024 from 7:00-10:00pm in the Bram and Bluma Appel Salon at the Toronto Reference Library. Tickets go on sale September 30th, 2024. The event will be live streamed.
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18 Sep 2024
I am delighted to be on the picture book panel for this year’s Wild Writers Festival. Come out and take part in this fabulous festival. See below for registration and info.
18 Sep 2024
Wild Writers Festival passes are 10% off now with code "EARLYBIRD"! Explore the program and get your tickets at: wildwriters.ca
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13 Sep 2024
This is such an important award for YA authors and readers. And Amy Mathers is an amazing human who worked so hard to start this award. Consider donating to keep it alive.
9 Sep 2024
Help keep Amy's namesake award alive. Donate today at bookcentre.ca/mathers
ALT Digital graphic encourages to support the Amy Mathers Teen Book Award. Book covers of Canadian teen fiction books fill the background.
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Nan Forler retweeted
24 Jul 2024
Who's ready for the Paris Olympics!?!
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Nan Forler retweeted
26 Jul 2024
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Nan Forler retweeted
4 Jul 2024
This summer we're taking a #ReadingRoadtrip across Canada. Next stop, St. John's, NL! Where should we visit next?
ALT Digital graphic features the cover of Barry Squires, Full Tilt by Heather Smith. The background is an image of St. John's, Newfoundland.
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REMINDER: Registration opens soon for PACKAGING YOUR IMAGINATION 2024. More info here: canscaip.org/PYI-Conference #PYI2024
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2 Jul 2024
Years ago, it was only our little writing group that knew what an exceptional writer our dear Erin was. I couldn’t be happier to see her recognized…with the NEWBERY!!!! Hooray!!!!
1 Jul 2024
I am still shook about it, but it’s real: I GOT A NEWBERY HONOR. My family came with me to the awards and I cried and cried.
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Nan Forler retweeted
1 Jul 2024
For young #booklovers, there are loads of new books by #CDN authors & illustrators coming out in the next 6 months. Make your new #TBR list starting here. canlitforlittlecanadians.blo…
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Nan Forler retweeted
1 Jul 2024
It's #CanadaDay so let's celebrate the wonderful new books of #kidCanLit #YA from #CDN authors & illustrators ( some author-illustrators) coming out in the last half of 2024. All genres of #picturebooks, #earlyreaders, #MG, #graphicnovels, #YA, #NF. canlitforlittlecanadians.blo…
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1 Jul 2024
Congrats to our dear Erin Bow for accepting the Newberry Honor (!) for SIMON SORT OF SAYS at the ALA banquet this weekend. We are SO proud of you, Erin!! @erinbowbooks #ALAAC24
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27 Jun 2024
Nothing like hearing the sound of kids squealing with delight when that last bell of the year rings. Safe and happy summer holidays to all!
26 Jun 2024
It's the end of another school year! To the teachers, librarians, school staff, caregivers, and students--congratulations on all you have accomplished this year. Now go soak up some sun and enjoy your summer reading!
ALT Digital graphic features the book covers of Asking For A Friend, Junior High, and Something More lying in the grass.
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Nan Forler retweeted
22 Jun 2024
ICYMI: Read the 2024 @BostonGlobe – @HornBook Awards press release watch the announcement by HB Editor in Chief Elissa Gershowitz: hbook.com/story/presenting-t… #BGHB24 #kidlit #yalit #Fiction #Poetry #Nonfiction #PictureBook
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22 Jun 2024
This book is beautiful. So deserving. Congratulations @Sydneydraws !
20 Jun 2024
2024 @BostonGlobe – @HornBook #PictureBook Winner: DO YOU REMEMBER? by @Sydneydraws (@NealPorterBooks/@HolidayHouseBks) hbook.com/story/presenting-t… #BGHB24 #kidlit
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