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Karen Krossing
@karenkrossing.com
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#KidLit Author, Editor, Mentor.

Latest: MY STREET REMEMBERS.
Upcoming: ONE COSMIC ROCK. THE CLOUD THAT STUCK.
Agent: Ginger Knowlton, Curtis Brown.
VCFA Alum. Faculty at Whale Rock Workshops.
Settler heritage. She/her. Bi/pan. 🏳️‍🌈
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Karen Krossing @karenkrossing.com · Nov 7
My author copy of ONE COSMIC ROCK has arrived! Many millions of years ago, an asteroid began a journey that reshaped life on our planet forever. A poetic look at a defining event in Earth’s history, gorgeously illustrated by @dreamist.bsky.social! Coming February 2026 from @owlkids.bsky.social!
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Thank you, @quillandquire.bsky.social, for including MY STREET REMEMBERS as a Notable Book of 2025!
Illustrated by Cathie Jamieson and written by me.
Check out all the great books here: quillandquire.com/omni/canadas....
@groundwoodbooks.bsky.social #CANkidlit #kidlit #EduSky
December 4, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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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:
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#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
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November 27, 2025 at 10:30 PM
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I'm honored by this review of ONE COSMIC ROCK, written by me & illustrated by @dreamist.bsky.social. Thanks to @profpaulbarrett.bsky.social of England's Natural History Museum. He's an expert in the evolutionary palaeobiology of dinosaurs & other critters.
☄Available for preorder!
#CANkidlit #kidlit
“This vibrant, engaging book provides the perfect introduction to the last day of the dinosaurs and the resilience of life on Earth.” Professor Paul M. Barrett of the Natural History Museum in London, England. ONE COSMIC ROCK arrives on Earth in February 2026.
November 26, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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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
November 23, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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I’m thrilled with this shoutout from @profpaulbarrett.bsky.social of the Natural History Museum in London, England! Paul was instrumental during the review process! Thank you, Paul!
ONE COSMIC ROCK is available for preorder now. 😀
@owlkids.bsky.social
profpaulbarrett.bsky.social Paul Barrett @profpaulbarrett.bsky.social · 15d
Need a Xmas present idea? How about this delightful book, One Cosmic Rock, by @karenkrossing.com charmingly illustrated by @dreamist.bsky.social about the end of the dinos (I was lucky enough to be the consultant)
November 23, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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I’m inspired by this beautiful artwork based on MY STREET REMEMBERS. Thanks for sharing, @mstaylor-art.bsky.social!
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mstaylor-art.bsky.social Kristin Taylor @mstaylor-art.bsky.social · 20d
We’ve been reading ‘My Street Remembers’ and creating abstract maps in Grade 2. Ss used sharpies & transparency sheets to trace sections of our Flemingdon Park map and then created abstract collages to go underneath #abstractart #EduSky
Colourful multi-layered abstract maps, using colour, shape and line
November 18, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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Rainy day family D&D game. We are a goblin gang on a mission. ♥️
November 15, 2025 at 10:29 PM
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The One About the Blackbird by Melanie Florence, illus Matt James published by Tundra Books is a tender #picturebook about the power of music to evoke memories. It's my Librarian's Pick #bookreview in the latest @kidsbookcentre.bsky.social newsletter: tinyurl.com/yefcjbmz #KidLit #CanKidLit 📚👍
On the cover of the picture book The One About the Blackbird by Melanie Florence and illustrated by Matt James, a grandfather stands beside his grandson who is holding a guitar.
November 14, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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“A hopeful tale and highly readable resource on gender transitions, empathy, and the power of communication.” —Montreal Review of Books

Praise for CALL ME GRAY, written by Andrew Larsen and Bells Larsen, illustrated by Tallulah Fontaine.
A blue/gray background with snow flakes falling down. On the left is the book cover for Call Me Gray. Below is the logo for Kids Can Press. Text reads: “A hopeful tale and highly readable resource on gender transitions, empathy, and the power of communication.” —Montreal Review of Books
November 14, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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Shiva Delsooz’s debut author-illustrated picture book is deeply personal, based upon her experiences growing up with hearing loss and living with tinnitus. Click here for the starred review
https://bit.ly/4hVWLWR
November 13, 2025 at 10:22 PM
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🍂🍁 Critique Partner Matching is tomorrow!🍁🍂

For those seeking critique partners, post to the #FiFRevPit feed on Bluesky on Friday, the 14th, and then take some time to scroll through this weekend to find your match! 🧵
Fall Into Fiction with RevPit: Tomorrow is CRITIQUE PARTNER MATCHING #FiFRevPit
November 13, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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Remembrance day #kidlit (1 of 2)

Stealing Home @jtorrescomics.bsky.social
What if Soliders... @heathercamlot.bsky.social
Making Bombs.. @marshaskrypuch.bsky.social
September 17 Amanda West Lewis
Sabotage @karenautio.bsky.social

#remembrancedaybooksforkids
My Remembrance day #kidlit recommendations: Picture Books: Girl Takes a Drastic Step by Jillian Dobson Sergeant Billy by Mireille Messier Two Pieces of Chocolate by Kathy Kacer I Didn't Stand Up by Lucy Falcone (inspired by the poem First They Came – by Pastor Martin Niemöller) Middle grade books: Stealing Home by J Torres What if Soliders Fought With Pillows by Heather Camlot Making Bombs for Hitler by Marsha Skrypuch September 17 by Amanda West Lewis Sabotage by Karen Autio #KidLit #remembrancedaybooksforkids
November 11, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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Remembrance Day #kidlit (2 of 2)

Girl Takes a Drastic Step by Jillian Dobson
Sergeant Billy by Mireille Messier
Two Pieces of Chocolate by Kathy Kacer
I Didn't Stand Up by Lucy Falcone (inspired by the poem First They Came – by Pastor Martin Niemöller)

#remembrancedaybooksforkids
My Remembrance day #kidlit recommendations: Picture Books: Girl Takes a Drastic Step by Jillian Dobson Sergeant Billy by Mireille Messier Two Pieces of Chocolate by Kathy Kacer I Didn't Stand Up by Lucy Falcone (inspired by the poem First They Came – by Pastor Martin Niemöller) Middle grade books: Stealing Home by J Torres What if Soliders Fought With Pillows by Heather Camlot Making Bombs for Hitler by Marsha Skrypuch September 17 by Amanda West Lewis Sabotage by Karen Autio #KidLit #remembrancedaybooksforkids
November 11, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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PYI RECORDED registration open until November 30!

Watch your PYI recordings until January 31!

$150 CANSCAIP Members & Friends | $175 non-members

Register today: www.canscaip.org/event-6251775

#PYI2025 #CANSCAIP #CanKidLit
PYI RECORDED registration open until November 30! Watch your PYI recordings until January 31! $150 CANSCAIP Members & Friends | $175 non-members Select any four sessions - you also get the two keynotes. Many of the sessions had handouts, and you'll get those too. Want more than four? Order additional sessions for $10. Links to the recordings are sent a few days after registering. View the recordings as often as you like until January 31. Register today: https://www.canscaip.org/event-6251775 #PYI2025
November 11, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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CANSCAIP Monthly Membership Meeting
Wed Nov 12
7pm ET

Elly Barlin Daniels
Olivia Daniels
@lenacoakley.bsky.social

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CANSCAIP Monthly Membership Meeting Wed Nov 12 7pm ET Elly Barlin Daniels Olivia Daniels @lenacoakley.bsky.social #CANSCAIP
November 11, 2025 at 6:37 PM
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I'M SO EXCITED TO READ BURST YOUR BUBBLE!!!
November 11, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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Next on your reading list: LEVI'S GIFT by Kathy Stinson and @elliearscott.bsky.social! Just out from @nimbuspub.bsky.social! #CANkidlit #kidlit
elliearscott.bsky.social Ellie Arscott @elliearscott.bsky.social · 26d
Wonderful book launch day for Levi’s Gift! The ❄️ made it more special you celebrated with us✨
#kathystinson

Thank you to @nimbuspub.bsky.social #torontoartscouncil #torontolitup #TIFA and Tilly Guest for playing so beautifully.

#cankidlit #booklaunch #canscaip @picturebookseh.bsky.social #scbwi
November 11, 2025 at 7:42 PM
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My author copy of ONE COSMIC ROCK has arrived! Many millions of years ago, an asteroid began a journey that reshaped life on our planet forever. A poetic look at a defining event in Earth’s history, gorgeously illustrated by @dreamist.bsky.social! Coming February 2026 from @owlkids.bsky.social!
November 7, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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Hello my name is Farida Zaman. I am an author illustrator and my agent is the lovely Essie White of @stormliteraryagency

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⭐️I am open for book projects for 2026 ⭐️

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#kidlit #kidlitartpostcard #illustration #art #illustrationforkids #kidlitartist
November 6, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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The quote of the week for the teens in my creative writing classes comes from Kyo Maclear:

“There are moments when what we need, what will benefit us most, is the power to style our own stories.”

More thoughts about this quote on my blog:
kendrakandlestar.wordpress.com/2025/11/06/w...
November 6, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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Click here for a starred-review of Kim Spencer’s Weird Rules to Follow https://bit.ly/43WrqNY
November 6, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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Happy #IReadCanadian Day!

#IReadCanadianDay
a red stamp that says des livres canadaiens pour moi
ALT: a red stamp that says des livres canadaiens pour moi
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November 5, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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"Having the freedom to read and the freedom to choose is one of the best gifts my parents ever gave me." - Judy Blume

#CensorshipIsSo1984 #BannedBooks #LibrarySky
Quote from Judy Blume reads "Having the freedom to read and the freedom to choose is one of the best gifts my parents ever gave me." An illustration shows a young girl reading a book on a green bean bag. The cover of the book says "I love to read." Art is by Debbie Ridpath Ohi, based on a character from The Pain and The Great One.
November 4, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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A reminder that my book launch is THIS SATURDAY at 1 pm, A Different Drummer Books in Burlington. Please come! There will be gazillions of bubbles and you’ll even get to hear me sing and play piano. True story!
@jandolby.bsky.social @owlkids.bsky.social
#medialiteracy #kidlit
November 4, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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Bidding closes tonight at 9 pm!
November 2, 2025 at 6:00 PM