Helen Kubiw ❤️ 🇨🇦 📚
@hkubiw.bsky.social
Blogger and book reviewer of great Canadian books for young people at CanLit for LittleCanadians http://canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/
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Big thanks to the OLA for getting the word out about proposed changes to the current budget bill (Bill C-15), that impact the library book rate here in Canada, affecting library systems and patrons country wide. Check out the link and contact you MP with your concerns. bit.ly/SaveInterlib...
Save Interlibrary Loans Canada
Bill C-15 threatens interlibrary loans for 8 million Canadians. Take action now to protect library access.
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December 12, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Big thanks to the OLA for getting the word out about proposed changes to the current budget bill (Bill C-15), that impact the library book rate here in Canada, affecting library systems and patrons country wide. Check out the link and contact you MP with your concerns. bit.ly/SaveInterlib...
Feels right to review IT SNOWED today where I am. And you'll love Meaghan Smith's picture book based on her song of the same title. She illustrated it too and you get a true sense of the magic of a snow day. From @nimbuspub.bsky.social canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/12/it-s...
It Snowed
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December 11, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Feels right to review IT SNOWED today where I am. And you'll love Meaghan Smith's picture book based on her song of the same title. She illustrated it too and you get a true sense of the magic of a snow day. From @nimbuspub.bsky.social canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/12/it-s...
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Editors Canada is now accepting 2026 Karen Virag Award nominations! A cash award of $400 is made possible by Editors Canada and its generous donors. Tell us about the editing heroes in your community: www.editors.ca/about/awards...
Karen Virag Award - Editors Canada
Karen Virag Award is given to the individuals/organizations who make an effort to raise the profile of our profession in their communities.
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December 8, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Editors Canada is now accepting 2026 Karen Virag Award nominations! A cash award of $400 is made possible by Editors Canada and its generous donors. Tell us about the editing heroes in your community: www.editors.ca/about/awards...
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CCBC is now accepting applications from schools/libraries/community groups that want to host an author visit during Book Week (April 26 - May 2, 2026). I'm touring virtually so I'm available in any province. Give me a shout if you want more info. #schoolvisits #virtual
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Marty Chan
APPLY TO HOST MARTY CHAN (VIRTUALLY) BIOGRAPHY Marty Chan writes books for kids, stage plays for adults, and social media posts for fun. He's best known for his bestselling YA thriller Haunted Hos...
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December 8, 2025 at 9:21 PM
CCBC is now accepting applications from schools/libraries/community groups that want to host an author visit during Book Week (April 26 - May 2, 2026). I'm touring virtually so I'm available in any province. Give me a shout if you want more info. #schoolvisits #virtual
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Need a new list of #kidCanLit for Christmas since I've more to add, like English translation of Ovila Fontaine & @charlotteparent.bsky.social's GG award-winning book THE FIRST CHRISTMAS TREE: AN INNU TALE #originstories @orcabook.bsky.social canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/12/the-... 👍🇨🇦📚
The First Christmas Tree: An Innu Tale
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December 8, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Need a new list of #kidCanLit for Christmas since I've more to add, like English translation of Ovila Fontaine & @charlotteparent.bsky.social's GG award-winning book THE FIRST CHRISTMAS TREE: AN INNU TALE #originstories @orcabook.bsky.social canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/12/the-... 👍🇨🇦📚
It touches me every time I read it. That's how I know it's special.
Thanks for the heads up, Helen. I've actually never read this one. Looking forward to checking it out.
December 8, 2025 at 9:01 PM
It touches me every time I read it. That's how I know it's special.
Loads of great #Canadian reads for Christmas for children & teens listed here. (And more since I posted this 12 years ago!) Some faves are from @stephaniemclellan.bsky.social @helainebecker.bsky.social Ruth Ohi, Barbara Reid, Don Gillmor canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2013/11/a-ca...
A Canadian Christmas Tale: Book List
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December 8, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Loads of great #Canadian reads for Christmas for children & teens listed here. (And more since I posted this 12 years ago!) Some faves are from @stephaniemclellan.bsky.social @helainebecker.bsky.social Ruth Ohi, Barbara Reid, Don Gillmor canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2013/11/a-ca...
If we’re sharing #ChristmasBooks, my fave is still @stephaniemclellan.bsky.social’s THE CHRISTMAS WIND illus by Brooke Kerrigan. “The Christmas Wind portends the need for a deeper meaning to the holidays that should supersede all else.” canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2017/11/the-... 👍🏻🇨🇦📚
The Christmas Wind
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December 8, 2025 at 2:54 PM
If we’re sharing #ChristmasBooks, my fave is still @stephaniemclellan.bsky.social’s THE CHRISTMAS WIND illus by Brooke Kerrigan. “The Christmas Wind portends the need for a deeper meaning to the holidays that should supersede all else.” canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2017/11/the-... 👍🏻🇨🇦📚
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Bill C-15 would repeal the sections of the Canada Post Corporation Act that provide for (1) free mailing of letters, books, tapes, records and other similar material for the use of the blind; and (2) reduced postage for library materials (aka the Library Book Rate).
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December 8, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Bill C-15 would repeal the sections of the Canada Post Corporation Act that provide for (1) free mailing of letters, books, tapes, records and other similar material for the use of the blind; and (2) reduced postage for library materials (aka the Library Book Rate).
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Bill C-15 threatens Library Book Rate and free mailing of materials for people who are blind librarianship.ca/news/bill-c1...
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December 8, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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Xaiver Michael Campbell's debut #picturebook, illus by Eugenie Fernandes, re leaving Jamaica for Newfoundland &, in the face of bullying, finding self, pride in heritage, & hair love. A SINGLE DREADLOCK from @groundwoodbooks.bsky.social canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/12/a-si... 👍🇨🇦📚
A Single Dreadlock
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December 6, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Xaiver Michael Campbell's debut #picturebook, illus by Eugenie Fernandes, re leaving Jamaica for Newfoundland &, in the face of bullying, finding self, pride in heritage, & hair love. A SINGLE DREADLOCK from @groundwoodbooks.bsky.social canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/12/a-si... 👍🇨🇦📚
Just boosting Canadian books for young people! ❤️🇨🇦📚
Yay! A new Robert Munsch–Michael Martchenko picture book from Scholastic Canada. Have some fun on the East Coast with THE PERFECT PAPER AIRPLANE. And learn to make a great one too. #STEM canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/12/the-...
The Perfect Paper Airplane
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December 2, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Just boosting Canadian books for young people! ❤️🇨🇦📚
Yay! A new Robert Munsch–Michael Martchenko picture book from Scholastic Canada. Have some fun on the East Coast with THE PERFECT PAPER AIRPLANE. And learn to make a great one too. #STEM canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/12/the-...
The Perfect Paper Airplane
Promoting children's and YA books by Canadian authors and illustrators
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December 2, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Yay! A new Robert Munsch–Michael Martchenko picture book from Scholastic Canada. Have some fun on the East Coast with THE PERFECT PAPER AIRPLANE. And learn to make a great one too. #STEM canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/12/the-...
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Two NEW holiday cards are coming this Friday! Penguins in Sweaters and Cat Presents will be available at gricklemart.com for all your gift giving needs! Skip Amazon this year and buy stuff from your favorite artists! #grickledoodle #cards #art #cartoon #cats #penguins #holidays #funny #humor
November 26, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Two NEW holiday cards are coming this Friday! Penguins in Sweaters and Cat Presents will be available at gricklemart.com for all your gift giving needs! Skip Amazon this year and buy stuff from your favorite artists! #grickledoodle #cards #art #cartoon #cats #penguins #holidays #funny #humor
New #picturebook from Andrew Larsen CALL ME GRAY is co-written with Bells Larsen, illustrated by Tallulah Fontaine (publ by @kidscanpress.bsky.social) It takes that colour from unfavourable to positivity, inclusivity, and even hope. canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/11/call... 👍🇨🇦📚
Call Me Gray
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November 26, 2025 at 5:01 PM
New #picturebook from Andrew Larsen CALL ME GRAY is co-written with Bells Larsen, illustrated by Tallulah Fontaine (publ by @kidscanpress.bsky.social) It takes that colour from unfavourable to positivity, inclusivity, and even hope. canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/11/call... 👍🇨🇦📚
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When you walk into your child’s school, do you recognize the expertise you bring as someone who works in libraries — and the impact that gives you to be a champion for school libraries and public education? Listen to this week's conversation at Library Land Loves!
November 24, 2025 at 9:47 PM
When you walk into your child’s school, do you recognize the expertise you bring as someone who works in libraries — and the impact that gives you to be a champion for school libraries and public education? Listen to this week's conversation at Library Land Loves!
Another lovely picture book of Richard Wagamese's writing, illus by Bridge George (Douglas & McIntyre). THE INQUISITIVE RAVEN would be a gorgeous gift for anyone who needs to be reminded to respect their own gifts ¬ try to emulate others. canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/11/the-... 👍📚
The Inquisitive Raven
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November 23, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Another lovely picture book of Richard Wagamese's writing, illus by Bridge George (Douglas & McIntyre). THE INQUISITIVE RAVEN would be a gorgeous gift for anyone who needs to be reminded to respect their own gifts ¬ try to emulate others. canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/11/the-... 👍📚
A grandfather, a grandson, a guitar, a song, and time. THE ONE ABOUT THE BLACKBIRD written by Melanie Florence and illustrated by Matt James (Tundra Books) is a new #picturebook with heart. canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/11/the-...
The One About the Blackbird
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November 20, 2025 at 6:36 PM
A grandfather, a grandson, a guitar, a song, and time. THE ONE ABOUT THE BLACKBIRD written by Melanie Florence and illustrated by Matt James (Tundra Books) is a new #picturebook with heart. canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/11/the-...
It was my pleasure, Marnie. ❤️🇨🇦📚
A lovely review of Manon Gauthier's ALL OF US!
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Thanks so much to @hkubiw.bsky.social for her thoughtful reviews of Canadian children's literature.
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Read the whole thing here: canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/11/all-...
Thanks so much to @hkubiw.bsky.social for her thoughtful reviews of Canadian children's literature.
#KidLit
![The cover of All of Us, with a review quote. [text in image] Whether you're a teacher who'd love to introduce a lesson on the diversity of living things with a captivating picture book, or open a lesson on animal cells, or even launch discussions about inclusivity and connection, All of Us will work beautifully. read it for the messaging which is presented gracefully or for the intriguing artwork, All of Us is a book for all of us about all of us.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:q5zmcswxmobjovlk2k43x2ct/bafkreieskbcuchtu2pvy445n3g3wk75zapk6kaquhs4l5iqbakmmddfohy@jpeg)
November 19, 2025 at 12:38 AM
It was my pleasure, Marnie. ❤️🇨🇦📚
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This Saturday November 15 at 2pm, join Alan Doyle for a special afternoon discussion and signing of The Smiling Land, hosted by Ace Burpee. - mailchi.mp/grant/alan-d...
Alan Doyle returns to Winnipeg with The Smiling Land
Join us for a very special afternoon with the one and only Alan Doyle as he returns to Winnipeg to discuss his new memoir, The Smiling Land: All Around the Circle in My Newfoundland and Labrador (Doub...
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November 13, 2025 at 9:08 PM
This Saturday November 15 at 2pm, join Alan Doyle for a special afternoon discussion and signing of The Smiling Land, hosted by Ace Burpee. - mailchi.mp/grant/alan-d...
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Currently reading: Nightmare Jones by @shannyraindrop.bsky.social. Congratulations on this spooky masterpiece - now the scariest book in our library collection. 😍😍😍😍
November 13, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Currently reading: Nightmare Jones by @shannyraindrop.bsky.social. Congratulations on this spooky masterpiece - now the scariest book in our library collection. 😍😍😍😍
I ❤️ words, & young readers will too after reading Sara Cassidy's STAR SAILOR, THE STORY OF WORDS (illus by @whatwouldjuliedraw.bsky.social). This playful NF book looks at how words are created, how they change, etc. From @orcabook.bsky.social canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/11/star...
Star Sailor, the Story of Words
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November 13, 2025 at 7:12 PM
I ❤️ words, & young readers will too after reading Sara Cassidy's STAR SAILOR, THE STORY OF WORDS (illus by @whatwouldjuliedraw.bsky.social). This playful NF book looks at how words are created, how they change, etc. From @orcabook.bsky.social canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/11/star...
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77 days. 1848 hours. 6,652,800 seconds. The countdown to the 2026 Super Conference is officially on, and that can only mean one thing... registration is open! This year’s #OLASC Early Bird deadline is December 5. Register at bit.ly/SC26Registra...
November 12, 2025 at 2:30 PM
77 days. 1848 hours. 6,652,800 seconds. The countdown to the 2026 Super Conference is officially on, and that can only mean one thing... registration is open! This year’s #OLASC Early Bird deadline is December 5. Register at bit.ly/SC26Registra...
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Cats in Graffiti Alley, looks like it's signed LMAR. "Watching the Wildlife"
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#Toronto #Graffiti #StreetArt
November 12, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Cats in Graffiti Alley, looks like it's signed LMAR. "Watching the Wildlife"
#Toronto #Graffiti #StreetArt
#Toronto #Graffiti #StreetArt
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The New Girl wins Janet Savage Blachford Prize at the 2025 QWF Literary Awards.
Details: https://bookcentre.ca/blogs/industry-news/the-new-girl-wins-2025-qwf-literary-award
Details: https://bookcentre.ca/blogs/industry-news/the-new-girl-wins-2025-qwf-literary-award
The New Girl wins Janet Savage Blachford Prize for Children’s and Youn
Last night (November 10, 2025), Quebec’s English-language literary community gathered for the 27th QWF Literary Awards Gala.Nine winners were revealed across seven categories: first book, spoken word, children’s and young adult literature, non-fiction, poetry, translation, and fiction. Each book award includes a cash p
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November 12, 2025 at 3:02 PM
The New Girl wins Janet Savage Blachford Prize at the 2025 QWF Literary Awards.
Details: https://bookcentre.ca/blogs/industry-news/the-new-girl-wins-2025-qwf-literary-award
Details: https://bookcentre.ca/blogs/industry-news/the-new-girl-wins-2025-qwf-literary-award