Andy Tolson
@andytolson.bsky.social
Children's book author & filmmaker 🇨🇦
• How to Kidnap a Mermaid • out now!
• How to Rescue a Unicorn • Fall 2025
• How to Wrestle an Octopus • Fall 2026
• SCBWI • CANSCAIP
www.andytolson.com
• How to Kidnap a Mermaid • out now!
• How to Rescue a Unicorn • Fall 2025
• How to Wrestle an Octopus • Fall 2026
• SCBWI • CANSCAIP
www.andytolson.com
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Andy Tolson
@andytolson.bsky.social
· Mar 28
Cover reveal! Tiny Wilde is back in a new adventure, battling pirate trolls and trickster pixies! How to Rescue a Unicorn! You can pre-order here: www.andytolson.com/store-2 Wonderful artwork by @garthlaidlaw.bsky.social and published on August 26th by the fine folks @nimbuspub.bsky.social
Happy Book Birthday! This engaging and thoughtful picture book by @karenkrossing.com and Cathie Jamieson will make kids think differently about what’s under their feet. Loved it! @groundwoodbooks.bsky.social #picturebook
September 2, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Happy Book Birthday! This engaging and thoughtful picture book by @karenkrossing.com and Cathie Jamieson will make kids think differently about what’s under their feet. Loved it! @groundwoodbooks.bsky.social #picturebook
Tiny Wilde 2 is officially out in the wild today! I had so much fun writing this book and can't wait to get it into the hands of young readers. Click the link to order How to Rescue a Unicorn: www.andytolson.com/store-2 Hope to see you at a book signing this fall! @nimbuspub.bsky.social #mglit
August 27, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Tiny Wilde 2 is officially out in the wild today! I had so much fun writing this book and can't wait to get it into the hands of young readers. Click the link to order How to Rescue a Unicorn: www.andytolson.com/store-2 Hope to see you at a book signing this fall! @nimbuspub.bsky.social #mglit
A gigantic thanks to my pal @adriennekress.bsky.social for the kind words for How to Rescue a Unicorn! You can pre-order Book 2 of the Quests of Tiny Wilde at the link in bio. Thanks! @nimbuspub.bsky.social #mglit #kidlit #fantasy #unicorns
August 13, 2025 at 8:43 PM
A gigantic thanks to my pal @adriennekress.bsky.social for the kind words for How to Rescue a Unicorn! You can pre-order Book 2 of the Quests of Tiny Wilde at the link in bio. Thanks! @nimbuspub.bsky.social #mglit #kidlit #fantasy #unicorns
Cover reveal! Tiny Wilde is back in a new adventure, battling pirate trolls and trickster pixies! How to Rescue a Unicorn! You can pre-order here: www.andytolson.com/store-2 Wonderful artwork by @garthlaidlaw.bsky.social and published on August 26th by the fine folks @nimbuspub.bsky.social
March 28, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Cover reveal! Tiny Wilde is back in a new adventure, battling pirate trolls and trickster pixies! How to Rescue a Unicorn! You can pre-order here: www.andytolson.com/store-2 Wonderful artwork by @garthlaidlaw.bsky.social and published on August 26th by the fine folks @nimbuspub.bsky.social
It's always a thrill when my kid's book gets a good review, but extra wonderful when the reviewer is a kid himself. Thank you so much to The Maritime Edit and River Mullinger for the awesome words about How to Kidnap a Mermaid! #mglit #kidlit #bookreview #howtokidnapamermaid
December 14, 2024 at 12:31 AM
It's always a thrill when my kid's book gets a good review, but extra wonderful when the reviewer is a kid himself. Thank you so much to The Maritime Edit and River Mullinger for the awesome words about How to Kidnap a Mermaid! #mglit #kidlit #bookreview #howtokidnapamermaid
Need advice! I have the audio rights for my MG fantasy series. Do I pitch to a production house? Does anyone have experience of the process from narration to uploading to Audible? Links to resources would be appreciated! The story is first person 12-yr-old, so I'll hire a voice actor. Many thanks!
December 9, 2024 at 2:46 PM
Need advice! I have the audio rights for my MG fantasy series. Do I pitch to a production house? Does anyone have experience of the process from narration to uploading to Audible? Links to resources would be appreciated! The story is first person 12-yr-old, so I'll hire a voice actor. Many thanks!
It’s that in between time of year when the wood stove is on but quickly overheats the house, subsequently the too toasty beasts abandon their beds and get all flopsy. #cats
November 12, 2024 at 11:02 AM
It’s that in between time of year when the wood stove is on but quickly overheats the house, subsequently the too toasty beasts abandon their beds and get all flopsy. #cats
I am so thrilled to be working with the fine folks at Nimbus Publishing for books two and three of my MG fantasy series. They have done such an amazing job with How to Kidnap a Mermaid and I can’t wait to get these new adventure stories into the hands of young readers! #mglit #kidlit #middlegrade
November 5, 2024 at 10:29 AM
I am so thrilled to be working with the fine folks at Nimbus Publishing for books two and three of my MG fantasy series. They have done such an amazing job with How to Kidnap a Mermaid and I can’t wait to get these new adventure stories into the hands of young readers! #mglit #kidlit #middlegrade
My book haul from Mabel's Fables: HOW TO KIDNAP A MERMAID by @andytolson.bsky.social, WILD GREENS, BEAUTIFUL GIRL by @ericaleewrites.bsky.social & Cinyee Chiu (transl. teacherbannai), ULTIMATE GUIDE TO JAPANESE YOKAI by @zackdavisson.com.
Used my #IWantToReadALLTheBooks tote to carry them home. 😁
Used my #IWantToReadALLTheBooks tote to carry them home. 😁
September 20, 2024 at 6:42 PM
Happy book birthday to my friend @debbieohi.com who has launched the charming and delightful ‘I Want to Read All the Books’ into the world! #booklaunch #picturebook #booklover #kidlit
September 17, 2024 at 10:07 PM
Happy book birthday to my friend @debbieohi.com who has launched the charming and delightful ‘I Want to Read All the Books’ into the world! #booklaunch #picturebook #booklover #kidlit
How to Kidnap a Mermaid is out on the world! To celebrate the release, I’m thrilled to post this fun book trailer created by the incredible animator Garth Laidlaw. Check out this space or visit my website for up-to-date info: www.andytolson.com #mglit #booktrailer #middlegradefantasy
How to Kidnap a Mermaid by Andy Tolson - Book Trailer
YouTube video by Andrew Tolson
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August 21, 2024 at 12:56 PM
How to Kidnap a Mermaid is out on the world! To celebrate the release, I’m thrilled to post this fun book trailer created by the incredible animator Garth Laidlaw. Check out this space or visit my website for up-to-date info: www.andytolson.com #mglit #booktrailer #middlegradefantasy
5 days until How to Kidnap a Mermaid is officially out in the world, but a few local kids have been reading the ARC - advance reader copy. A writer writes for readers and not many things fill me with more joy than seeing my story being enjoyed by kids. #mglit #middlegrade #kidlit
August 9, 2024 at 3:24 PM
5 days until How to Kidnap a Mermaid is officially out in the world, but a few local kids have been reading the ARC - advance reader copy. A writer writes for readers and not many things fill me with more joy than seeing my story being enjoyed by kids. #mglit #middlegrade #kidlit
Sunday morning vibes…verging on cranky. #crankycat
July 28, 2024 at 5:52 PM
Sunday morning vibes…verging on cranky. #crankycat
Well, this is a nice surprise! Thanks to Sue Slade and The Miramichi Reader for the wonderful review! tinyurl.com/ybww5waa. I'm very excited to get this book into the hands of young readers on August 20th! #mglit #middlegradefantasy #bookreview
July 27, 2024 at 9:02 PM
Well, this is a nice surprise! Thanks to Sue Slade and The Miramichi Reader for the wonderful review! tinyurl.com/ybww5waa. I'm very excited to get this book into the hands of young readers on August 20th! #mglit #middlegradefantasy #bookreview
Thank you for all your support!
Wooo! Tiny is making his rounds! So happy for my pal @andytolson.bsky.social and his new book! ✨
#kidlit
#kidlit
Tiny Wilde, a young giant who is still waiting for his growth spurt, is given a prophecy by a gnome. Filled with fantastic characters (including a couple of biker gnomes who drive a dumpster tank), and page-turning thrills, plenty of villains, and loads of heroics. Excellent fun! #kidlit 📚👍🏼
July 7, 2024 at 6:28 PM
Thank you for all your support!
Great photo! Looking forward to the latest from @debbieohi.com!
Wanting to read ALL the books, even during rush hour on Toronto's transit today. Thanks to the kind stranger who took this photo for me.
#IWantToReadALLTheBooks
Psst: Pre-order my book & fill out this form for a chance to win a I Want To Read ALL The Books tote bag! Launches Sept.17, 2024. #kidlit
#IWantToReadALLTheBooks
Psst: Pre-order my book & fill out this form for a chance to win a I Want To Read ALL The Books tote bag! Launches Sept.17, 2024. #kidlit
July 7, 2024 at 2:34 PM
Great photo! Looking forward to the latest from @debbieohi.com!
I have a soft spot for historical middle-grade novels, and Max in the House of Spies by Adam Gidwitz is one of the best I’ve read in a long time. Set in WW II, Max flees Nazi Germany to England aboard the Kindertransport, where he is soon recruited into training as a spy. #mglit #kidlit #review
July 7, 2024 at 1:03 PM
Two wonderful summer reads just hit the top of the TBR pile. Forever Birchwood by Danielle Daniel and The Lightning Circle by Vikki Van Sickle Looking forward to diving in! #kidlit
July 7, 2024 at 12:57 PM
Two wonderful summer reads just hit the top of the TBR pile. Forever Birchwood by Danielle Daniel and The Lightning Circle by Vikki Van Sickle Looking forward to diving in! #kidlit
Thanks! Excited to get Tiny out in the world!
Wooo! Tiny is making his rounds! So happy for my pal @andytolson.bsky.social and his new book! ✨
#kidlit
#kidlit
Tiny Wilde, a young giant who is still waiting for his growth spurt, is given a prophecy by a gnome. Filled with fantastic characters (including a couple of biker gnomes who drive a dumpster tank), and page-turning thrills, plenty of villains, and loads of heroics. Excellent fun! #kidlit 📚👍🏼
July 7, 2024 at 12:52 PM
Thanks! Excited to get Tiny out in the world!
My first post on Bluesky! This looks like a wonderful place for kidlit creators. I'm looking forward to getting to know you all! Please checkout my cover reveal video for my debut MG fantasy (out Aug 20): youtu.be/2z3ntNuclxg
#mglit #kidlit #middlegrade #fantasy
#mglit #kidlit #middlegrade #fantasy
Creating the cover for How to Kidnap a Mermaid, my debut middle-grade fantasy novel.
Watch artist and animator Garth Laidlaw create characters and the cover for my debut middle-grade fantasy novel, How to Kidnap a Mermaid. It’s the first book...
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July 7, 2024 at 12:50 PM
My first post on Bluesky! This looks like a wonderful place for kidlit creators. I'm looking forward to getting to know you all! Please checkout my cover reveal video for my debut MG fantasy (out Aug 20): youtu.be/2z3ntNuclxg
#mglit #kidlit #middlegrade #fantasy
#mglit #kidlit #middlegrade #fantasy