Cynthia Mackey, Butterfly Sea, pre-order now!
@booksbycindy.bsky.social
Poet, Picture Book author, and Nature educator. IF A BUMBLE BEE LANDS ON YOUR TOE, Picnic Heist. BUTTERFLY SEA is available for pre-order with Tielmour Press, #SCBWI #Edusky #CANSCAIP #CWILL
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www.booksbycindy.com
https://linktr.ee/Cynthiamackey
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www.booksbycindy.com
https://linktr.ee/Cynthiamackey
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Two great books that go great together.
Both are beautiful, poetic, and instructive. Both explore big feelings about little creatures.
Author @booksbycindy.bsky.social sees them as companion books and I totally agree.
Both are beautiful, poetic, and instructive. Both explore big feelings about little creatures.
Author @booksbycindy.bsky.social sees them as companion books and I totally agree.
It started with IF A BUMBLEBEE LANDS ON YOUR TOE, a book that helps readers see how mindfulness and nature connections can help with anxiety. 🐝 🧚♂️ 🦊
BUTTERFLY SEA, its companion, depicts the story of two nature explorers, each with their own unique agenda, and the wonder of discovery. 🦋 🌊 🌼 #Libsky
BUTTERFLY SEA, its companion, depicts the story of two nature explorers, each with their own unique agenda, and the wonder of discovery. 🦋 🌊 🌼 #Libsky
Reposted by Cynthia Mackey, Butterfly Sea, pre-order now!
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 [email protected] for the link. See you, eh! #CANkidlit #kidlit #edusky
If you’re a CANSCAIP member, sign up through @canscaip.bsky.social. If not, message us at [email protected] for the link. See you, eh! #CANkidlit #kidlit #edusky
November 25, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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 [email protected] for the link. See you, eh! #CANkidlit #kidlit #edusky
If you’re a CANSCAIP member, sign up through @canscaip.bsky.social. If not, message us at [email protected] for the link. See you, eh! #CANkidlit #kidlit #edusky
Reposted by Cynthia Mackey, Butterfly Sea, pre-order now!
📚🇨🇦Tune in to The Great Canadian Picture Book Party on Monday, Dec. 8th at 7pm to hear brand new picture books read by Canadian creators!
Register with CANSCAIP or message [email protected] for the link.
@picturebookseh.bsky.social #kidlit #CanKidLit
Register with CANSCAIP or message [email protected] for the link.
@picturebookseh.bsky.social #kidlit #CanKidLit
December 1, 2025 at 11:08 PM
📚🇨🇦Tune in to The Great Canadian Picture Book Party on Monday, Dec. 8th at 7pm to hear brand new picture books read by Canadian creators!
Register with CANSCAIP or message [email protected] for the link.
@picturebookseh.bsky.social #kidlit #CanKidLit
Register with CANSCAIP or message [email protected] for the link.
@picturebookseh.bsky.social #kidlit #CanKidLit
Thank you, @jengelmattern.bsky.social We are so proud of this book! 🦋 🌊 🧜♀️ @picturebookseh.bsky.social @cwillbc.bsky.social
I'm a sucker for a broody seascape, so this 2-page spread in #ButterflySea made me swoon. Only 15 more days until this gorgeous picture book is available for purchase!
@booksbycindy.bsky.social @tielmourpress.bsky.social @marielaurecouet.bsky.social
@booksbycindy.bsky.social @tielmourpress.bsky.social @marielaurecouet.bsky.social
December 2, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Thank you, @jengelmattern.bsky.social We are so proud of this book! 🦋 🌊 🧜♀️ @picturebookseh.bsky.social @cwillbc.bsky.social
Reposted by Cynthia Mackey, Butterfly Sea, pre-order now!
#kidlit authors, our work is important! This industry is tough, but keep on keeping on because the kiddos need our stories! 📖✍️
#WritingCommunity #writers #authors #reading
#WritingCommunity #writers #authors #reading
November 30, 2025 at 10:21 PM
#kidlit authors, our work is important! This industry is tough, but keep on keeping on because the kiddos need our stories! 📖✍️
#WritingCommunity #writers #authors #reading
#WritingCommunity #writers #authors #reading
Reposted by Cynthia Mackey, Butterfly Sea, pre-order now!
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: [email protected].
@canscaip.bsky.social @kidsbookcentre.bsky.social #CANkidlit #kidlit
@canscaip.bsky.social @kidsbookcentre.bsky.social #CANkidlit #kidlit
November 23, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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: [email protected].
@canscaip.bsky.social @kidsbookcentre.bsky.social #CANkidlit #kidlit
@canscaip.bsky.social @kidsbookcentre.bsky.social #CANkidlit #kidlit
Reposted by Cynthia Mackey, Butterfly Sea, pre-order now!
New blog post: Christmas in the Dark: The Ice Storm that Birthed a Story by @lauraalary.bsky.social!
“No one expected to spend Christmas 2013 in the dark…”
Read the whole post here:
picturebookseh.weebly.com/blog/christm...
#CANkidlit #kidlit
“No one expected to spend Christmas 2013 in the dark…”
Read the whole post here:
picturebookseh.weebly.com/blog/christm...
#CANkidlit #kidlit
Christmas in the Dark: The Ice Storm that Birthed a Story , by Laura Alary
Cover for The Christmas That Almost Wasn't, by Laura Alary, illustrated by Ana Eguara. Published by Beaming Books
picturebookseh.weebly.com
November 27, 2025 at 10:30 PM
New blog post: Christmas in the Dark: The Ice Storm that Birthed a Story by @lauraalary.bsky.social!
“No one expected to spend Christmas 2013 in the dark…”
Read the whole post here:
picturebookseh.weebly.com/blog/christm...
#CANkidlit #kidlit
“No one expected to spend Christmas 2013 in the dark…”
Read the whole post here:
picturebookseh.weebly.com/blog/christm...
#CANkidlit #kidlit
Reposted by Cynthia Mackey, Butterfly Sea, pre-order now!
New blog! "Interview of @jennmoudahi.bsky.social on Charlotte's New Moccasins"! With @jennmoudahi.bsky.social.
"Megan: Hi Jenn! I’m curious about the story behind the story. Did your grandma teach you how to make moccasins, like in the story?"
Click below to read the whole post.
#CANkidlit #kidlit
"Megan: Hi Jenn! I’m curious about the story behind the story. Did your grandma teach you how to make moccasins, like in the story?"
Click below to read the whole post.
#CANkidlit #kidlit
Interview with Jenn Moudahi on Charlotte’s New Moccasins
Cover for Charlotte's New Moccasins, by Jenn Moudahi, illustrated by Rhael McGregor. Published by Charlesbridge
picturebookseh.weebly.com
November 30, 2025 at 5:14 PM
New blog! "Interview of @jennmoudahi.bsky.social on Charlotte's New Moccasins"! With @jennmoudahi.bsky.social.
"Megan: Hi Jenn! I’m curious about the story behind the story. Did your grandma teach you how to make moccasins, like in the story?"
Click below to read the whole post.
#CANkidlit #kidlit
"Megan: Hi Jenn! I’m curious about the story behind the story. Did your grandma teach you how to make moccasins, like in the story?"
Click below to read the whole post.
#CANkidlit #kidlit
Reposted by Cynthia Mackey, Butterfly Sea, pre-order now!
New blog! "Interview with @meganclendenan.bsky.social on Just In Case: Saving Seeds in the Svalbard Global Seed Vault"! With @jennmoudahi.bsky.social.
"Jenn: Your story is both captivating and very informative! What inspired you to write this book?"
Click below to read the post.
#CANkidlit #kidlit
"Jenn: Your story is both captivating and very informative! What inspired you to write this book?"
Click below to read the post.
#CANkidlit #kidlit
Interview with Megan Clendenan on Just In Case: Saving Seeds in the Svalbard Global Seed Vault
Cover for Just in Case: Saving Seeds in the Svalbard Global Seed Vault by Megan Clendenan, illustrated by Brittany Cicchese
picturebookseh.weebly.com
November 30, 2025 at 5:18 PM
New blog! "Interview with @meganclendenan.bsky.social on Just In Case: Saving Seeds in the Svalbard Global Seed Vault"! With @jennmoudahi.bsky.social.
"Jenn: Your story is both captivating and very informative! What inspired you to write this book?"
Click below to read the post.
#CANkidlit #kidlit
"Jenn: Your story is both captivating and very informative! What inspired you to write this book?"
Click below to read the post.
#CANkidlit #kidlit
Reposted by Cynthia Mackey, Butterfly Sea, pre-order now!
When I read the full review of THE OCEAN'S HEART I cried (tears of joy)...Okay, I'm still crying. The reviewer connected with this book on every level. I hope other readers will, too. ❤️@steelworksliterary.bsky.social @lernerbooks.bsky.social @carolhinz.bsky.social #Edusky #Skybrarians #kidlit
November 11, 2025 at 12:06 AM
When I read the full review of THE OCEAN'S HEART I cried (tears of joy)...Okay, I'm still crying. The reviewer connected with this book on every level. I hope other readers will, too. ❤️@steelworksliterary.bsky.social @lernerbooks.bsky.social @carolhinz.bsky.social #Edusky #Skybrarians #kidlit
Reposted by Cynthia Mackey, Butterfly Sea, pre-order now!
🎉 And just like that, my debut picture book UNIVERSE PIE (words by me, pictures by the amazing Anita Bagdi) is making its way into the world in the fall 2027. 💥 ✨ 🌎
November 4, 2025 at 12:12 PM
🎉 And just like that, my debut picture book UNIVERSE PIE (words by me, pictures by the amazing Anita Bagdi) is making its way into the world in the fall 2027. 💥 ✨ 🌎
I’m thankful for so many people, organizations, and happenings that have lead me to writing books for children. It’s a privilege to be in a position to share the books I’ve helped create with children. #kidlitchat
TOPIC: Join us for our annual ThankFest: your opportunity to share the people, institutions, incidents that you are most grateful for in your professional or personal life--now or in the past. #kidlitchat
November 30, 2025 at 10:59 PM
I’m thankful for so many people, organizations, and happenings that have lead me to writing books for children. It’s a privilege to be in a position to share the books I’ve helped create with children. #kidlitchat
Reposted by Cynthia Mackey, Butterfly Sea, pre-order now!
I’m delighted to share this interview with author @robincurrie.bsky.social in which we talk about her newest book Just Enough Room For Christmas and how it came to be 🎄 🐮🐏🫏♥️
This adorable story is perfect for Christmas season!
https://marianariosramirez.com/just-enough-room-for-christmas/
#kidlit
This adorable story is perfect for Christmas season!
https://marianariosramirez.com/just-enough-room-for-christmas/
#kidlit
November 17, 2025 at 5:23 PM
I’m delighted to share this interview with author @robincurrie.bsky.social in which we talk about her newest book Just Enough Room For Christmas and how it came to be 🎄 🐮🐏🫏♥️
This adorable story is perfect for Christmas season!
https://marianariosramirez.com/just-enough-room-for-christmas/
#kidlit
This adorable story is perfect for Christmas season!
https://marianariosramirez.com/just-enough-room-for-christmas/
#kidlit
Reposted by Cynthia Mackey, Butterfly Sea, pre-order now!
Thank you Susanna Hill! susannahill.com/2025/11/28/p...
Perfect Picture Book Friday – Just Enough Room For Christmas
Hello, everyone! I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving yesterday!
susannahill.com
November 28, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Thank you Susanna Hill! susannahill.com/2025/11/28/p...
Reposted by Cynthia Mackey, Butterfly Sea, pre-order now!
Today’s Canadian painting is “Flurries” by Claude A Simard.
November 30, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Today’s Canadian painting is “Flurries” by Claude A Simard.
Day 2! Each day until release day I’m posting one of my butterfly images. 🦋 🌊 🧜♀️
Celebrating our new picture book, BUTTERFLY SEA, with illustrations by @marielaurecouet.bsky.social and published by @tielmourpress.bsky.social link in bio
Available for pre-order from University of Toronto Press.
Celebrating our new picture book, BUTTERFLY SEA, with illustrations by @marielaurecouet.bsky.social and published by @tielmourpress.bsky.social link in bio
Available for pre-order from University of Toronto Press.
November 30, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Day 2! Each day until release day I’m posting one of my butterfly images. 🦋 🌊 🧜♀️
Celebrating our new picture book, BUTTERFLY SEA, with illustrations by @marielaurecouet.bsky.social and published by @tielmourpress.bsky.social link in bio
Available for pre-order from University of Toronto Press.
Celebrating our new picture book, BUTTERFLY SEA, with illustrations by @marielaurecouet.bsky.social and published by @tielmourpress.bsky.social link in bio
Available for pre-order from University of Toronto Press.
Reposted by Cynthia Mackey, Butterfly Sea, pre-order now!
Happy Saturday!
eye holds one teardrop
observing its universe
with its steady scrutiny
#haiku #haikusaturday
eye holds one teardrop
observing its universe
with its steady scrutiny
#haiku #haikusaturday
November 22, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Happy Saturday!
eye holds one teardrop
observing its universe
with its steady scrutiny
#haiku #haikusaturday
eye holds one teardrop
observing its universe
with its steady scrutiny
#haiku #haikusaturday
I’m happy to say I will be reading Butterfly Sea 🦋 as part of the fall edition of the Great Canadian Picture Book Party! 🎈 Come join in the fun! #Libsky #librarians #teachers @tielmourpress.bsky.social @cwillbc.bsky.social
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 [email protected] for the link. See you, eh! #CANkidlit #kidlit #edusky
If you’re a CANSCAIP member, sign up through @canscaip.bsky.social. If not, message us at [email protected] for the link. See you, eh! #CANkidlit #kidlit #edusky
November 29, 2025 at 8:22 PM
I’m happy to say I will be reading Butterfly Sea 🦋 as part of the fall edition of the Great Canadian Picture Book Party! 🎈 Come join in the fun! #Libsky #librarians #teachers @tielmourpress.bsky.social @cwillbc.bsky.social
Reposted by Cynthia Mackey, Butterfly Sea, pre-order now!
November 29, 2025 at 5:02 AM
#HaikuSaturday
decaying log piles
safe havens for butterflies
stalwart survivors.
#haiku #mourningcloak
decaying log piles
safe havens for butterflies
stalwart survivors.
#haiku #mourningcloak
November 29, 2025 at 4:51 PM
#HaikuSaturday
decaying log piles
safe havens for butterflies
stalwart survivors.
#haiku #mourningcloak
decaying log piles
safe havens for butterflies
stalwart survivors.
#haiku #mourningcloak
Reposted by Cynthia Mackey, Butterfly Sea, pre-order now!
you had to be bulletproof to survive the 70s
November 29, 2025 at 4:18 PM
you had to be bulletproof to survive the 70s
Reposted by Cynthia Mackey, Butterfly Sea, pre-order now!
#HaikuSaturday #haiku
5/7/5:
leaves dangle and fall
as the rhythm of life slows--
whispers of winter
short form:
leaves dangle and fall
as life's rhythm slows--
winter prelude
Please add a version if you feel like it.
5/7/5:
leaves dangle and fall
as the rhythm of life slows--
whispers of winter
short form:
leaves dangle and fall
as life's rhythm slows--
winter prelude
Please add a version if you feel like it.
November 29, 2025 at 2:59 PM
#HaikuSaturday #haiku
5/7/5:
leaves dangle and fall
as the rhythm of life slows--
whispers of winter
short form:
leaves dangle and fall
as life's rhythm slows--
winter prelude
Please add a version if you feel like it.
5/7/5:
leaves dangle and fall
as the rhythm of life slows--
whispers of winter
short form:
leaves dangle and fall
as life's rhythm slows--
winter prelude
Please add a version if you feel like it.
Reposted by Cynthia Mackey, Butterfly Sea, pre-order now!
twinkles through branches
reflections off water play
shadows welcome us
#HaikuSaturday #haiku #photography
reflections off water play
shadows welcome us
#HaikuSaturday #haiku #photography
November 29, 2025 at 2:14 PM
twinkles through branches
reflections off water play
shadows welcome us
#HaikuSaturday #haiku #photography
reflections off water play
shadows welcome us
#HaikuSaturday #haiku #photography
Reposted by Cynthia Mackey, Butterfly Sea, pre-order now!
November 29, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Reposted by Cynthia Mackey, Butterfly Sea, pre-order now!
Driving today in northern Vermont where we celebrated a lovely Thanksgiving yesterday. #HaikuSaturday #haiku
November 29, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Driving today in northern Vermont where we celebrated a lovely Thanksgiving yesterday. #HaikuSaturday #haiku