Ellie Arscott
@elliearscott.bsky.social
Illustrator, scenic artist, kid book collector, creator and stationery lover✨
📚Books in the world🌎•Night Walk•Nonna and the Girls Next Door•Auntie’s Rez Surprise•A is for Anne•The Warmest Blanket in the World•Levi’s Gift November 2025!
www.elliearscott.com
📚Books in the world🌎•Night Walk•Nonna and the Girls Next Door•Auntie’s Rez Surprise•A is for Anne•The Warmest Blanket in the World•Levi’s Gift November 2025!
www.elliearscott.com
Thank you 🥰
Congrats @elliearscott.bsky.social on a successful book launch for LEVI'S GIFT in Toronto! Find out more about this new #KidLit book on the @nimbuspub.bsky.social website: nimbus.ca/store/levis-...
More launch pics by Ellie Arscott: www.instagram.com/elliearscott/
More launch pics by Ellie Arscott: www.instagram.com/elliearscott/
November 10, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Thank you 🥰
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
#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 10, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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
#kathystinson
Thank you to @nimbuspub.bsky.social #torontoartscouncil #torontolitup #TIFA and Tilly Guest for playing so beautifully.
#cankidlit #booklaunch #canscaip @picturebookseh.bsky.social #scbwi
👏🏻👏🏻
Congrats @kateblair.bsky.social on a great book launch for WE BURY NOTHING (DCB @cormorantbooks.bsky.social) at Queen Books! www.cormorantbooks.com/Books/W/We-B... #CanKidLit #BookLaunch
More pics from the launch in thread 👇🏽
More pics from the launch in thread 👇🏽
November 9, 2025 at 1:06 PM
👏🏻👏🏻
Looking forward to this one and the art looks so cool✨
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 9, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Looking forward to this one and the art looks so cool✨
Reposted by Ellie Arscott
🍁A great resource for Remembrance Day November 11 this picture book studies our Canadian history, & teaches empathy, critical thinking & pride for our service members and their sacrifices – including the contributions of all of Canada’s diverse population.
www.poppystore.ca #CanKidLit #KidLitArt
www.poppystore.ca #CanKidLit #KidLitArt
November 7, 2025 at 8:58 PM
🍁A great resource for Remembrance Day November 11 this picture book studies our Canadian history, & teaches empathy, critical thinking & pride for our service members and their sacrifices – including the contributions of all of Canada’s diverse population.
www.poppystore.ca #CanKidLit #KidLitArt
www.poppystore.ca #CanKidLit #KidLitArt
Paper ornaments made from music practise paintings for Levi’s Gift. Enjoyed the playfulness making these.
Ornaments will be at our book launch this Sunday @918bathurst from 2-3:30!
@nimbuspub.bsky.social #torontoartscouncil #tifa @picturebookseh.bsky.social #canscaip #scbwicanadaeast #cankidlit
Ornaments will be at our book launch this Sunday @918bathurst from 2-3:30!
@nimbuspub.bsky.social #torontoartscouncil #tifa @picturebookseh.bsky.social #canscaip #scbwicanadaeast #cankidlit
November 7, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Paper ornaments made from music practise paintings for Levi’s Gift. Enjoyed the playfulness making these.
Ornaments will be at our book launch this Sunday @918bathurst from 2-3:30!
@nimbuspub.bsky.social #torontoartscouncil #tifa @picturebookseh.bsky.social #canscaip #scbwicanadaeast #cankidlit
Ornaments will be at our book launch this Sunday @918bathurst from 2-3:30!
@nimbuspub.bsky.social #torontoartscouncil #tifa @picturebookseh.bsky.social #canscaip #scbwicanadaeast #cankidlit
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Hey illustrators/agents!
I’m a #kidlit art director starting work on a new picture book—we’re looking for: expressive, commercial, human characters; texture (printmakingish); AND BATS! Lively, active, swarming BATS!
Please respond w/ samples + folio link.
Please no emails/DMs.
💙❤️ #artcommissions
I’m a #kidlit art director starting work on a new picture book—we’re looking for: expressive, commercial, human characters; texture (printmakingish); AND BATS! Lively, active, swarming BATS!
Please respond w/ samples + folio link.
Please no emails/DMs.
💙❤️ #artcommissions
November 6, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Hey illustrators/agents!
I’m a #kidlit art director starting work on a new picture book—we’re looking for: expressive, commercial, human characters; texture (printmakingish); AND BATS! Lively, active, swarming BATS!
Please respond w/ samples + folio link.
Please no emails/DMs.
💙❤️ #artcommissions
I’m a #kidlit art director starting work on a new picture book—we’re looking for: expressive, commercial, human characters; texture (printmakingish); AND BATS! Lively, active, swarming BATS!
Please respond w/ samples + folio link.
Please no emails/DMs.
💙❤️ #artcommissions
This book is definitely on my list!
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
@jandolby.bsky.social @owlkids.bsky.social
#medialiteracy #kidlit
November 7, 2025 at 3:24 PM
This book is definitely on my list!
If you have a book releasing this week post it here so we can celebrate with you!
Do you have a #KidLit or #YALit book launching this wk? Or do you want to help boost someone else's #PublicationDay #BookBirthday?
Reply below with info + link to the post.
Only for books launching Nov.3-9, 2025 #2025-Wk45.
Reply below with info + link to the post.
Only for books launching Nov.3-9, 2025 #2025-Wk45.
November 4, 2025 at 2:31 PM
If you have a book releasing this week post it here so we can celebrate with you!
It’s Levi’s Gift Book Birthday!!!🧁📚
So happy it’s out in the world!
Meet author Kathy Stinson and I at our book launch this Sunday Nov. 9th, 2-3:30, 918 Bathurst St. Toronto. There’ll be celebratory cookies!
#cankidlit #kidlit #bookbirthday @picturebookseh.bsky.social
@nimbuspub.bsky.social
So happy it’s out in the world!
Meet author Kathy Stinson and I at our book launch this Sunday Nov. 9th, 2-3:30, 918 Bathurst St. Toronto. There’ll be celebratory cookies!
#cankidlit #kidlit #bookbirthday @picturebookseh.bsky.social
@nimbuspub.bsky.social
November 4, 2025 at 2:03 PM
It’s Levi’s Gift Book Birthday!!!🧁📚
So happy it’s out in the world!
Meet author Kathy Stinson and I at our book launch this Sunday Nov. 9th, 2-3:30, 918 Bathurst St. Toronto. There’ll be celebratory cookies!
#cankidlit #kidlit #bookbirthday @picturebookseh.bsky.social
@nimbuspub.bsky.social
So happy it’s out in the world!
Meet author Kathy Stinson and I at our book launch this Sunday Nov. 9th, 2-3:30, 918 Bathurst St. Toronto. There’ll be celebratory cookies!
#cankidlit #kidlit #bookbirthday @picturebookseh.bsky.social
@nimbuspub.bsky.social
In our hood if your around☺️
Please join us to celebrate the launch of WE BURY NOTHING by Kate Blair. Saturday, Nov 8, 2pm, Queen Books, Toronto.
#queenbooks #IReadCanadian #bookevent #CanLit #kidlit #HistoricalFiction
#queenbooks #IReadCanadian #bookevent #CanLit #kidlit #HistoricalFiction
November 2, 2025 at 6:41 PM
In our hood if your around☺️
Do it! @karenkrossing.com is great!
Check out Whale Rock Workshop's FALL FUNDRAISER & SCHOLAR AUCTION for manuscript reads & more while helping to promote accessibility in the arts. Plus, there's a 10-page novel critique or complete picture-book critique with me! Only until Nov 2. #kidlit
www.whalerockworkshops.com/fall-fundrai...
www.whalerockworkshops.com/fall-fundrai...
2025 Fall Fundraiser + Scholarship Auction | Whale Rock Workshops | Whale Rock Writing Workshops
Join Whale Rock Workshops’ 2025 Fall Fundraiser + Auction! Bid on manuscript critiques, Ask Me Anythings, artwork, yoga, and signed books to support our 2026 Scholarship Fund and help writers of all b...
www.whalerockworkshops.com
October 31, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Do it! @karenkrossing.com is great!
I made a behind the scenes reel about making the cover for Levi’s Gift, words by Kathy Stinson out Nov 4th with @nimbuspub.bsky.social
I hope you like it- more sneak peeks to come!
Book launch Nov 9th, 2-3:30,
at 918 Bathurst St, TO
#cankidlit #kidlit #newrelease @picturebookseh.bsky.social
I hope you like it- more sneak peeks to come!
Book launch Nov 9th, 2-3:30,
at 918 Bathurst St, TO
#cankidlit #kidlit #newrelease @picturebookseh.bsky.social
October 31, 2025 at 6:39 PM
I made a behind the scenes reel about making the cover for Levi’s Gift, words by Kathy Stinson out Nov 4th with @nimbuspub.bsky.social
I hope you like it- more sneak peeks to come!
Book launch Nov 9th, 2-3:30,
at 918 Bathurst St, TO
#cankidlit #kidlit #newrelease @picturebookseh.bsky.social
I hope you like it- more sneak peeks to come!
Book launch Nov 9th, 2-3:30,
at 918 Bathurst St, TO
#cankidlit #kidlit #newrelease @picturebookseh.bsky.social
Had a lovely catch up with @debbieohi.com today! There’s nothing like a good #kidlit pal talk to fill you up and keep you going!
#cankidlit
#cankidlit
A joy to catch up with my friend @elliearscott.bsky.social today. Ellie's new book with Kathy Stinson, LEVI'S GIFT, comes out from Nimbus Nov.4th! See Ellie's website for sneak peeks.
#KidLit #CanKidLit #LibrarySky
#KidLit #CanKidLit #LibrarySky
October 29, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Had a lovely catch up with @debbieohi.com today! There’s nothing like a good #kidlit pal talk to fill you up and keep you going!
#cankidlit
#cankidlit
Had a great time at @canscaip.bsky.social #PYI2025 Conference yesterday. Chatted so much I didn’t get any pictures!
An inspirational day with old & new friends and speakers who brought their best to share with us.
Thanks to all that made it happen!👏🏻👏🏻
#cankidlit #canscaip #ireadcanadian #kidlit
An inspirational day with old & new friends and speakers who brought their best to share with us.
Thanks to all that made it happen!👏🏻👏🏻
#cankidlit #canscaip #ireadcanadian #kidlit
October 26, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Had a great time at @canscaip.bsky.social #PYI2025 Conference yesterday. Chatted so much I didn’t get any pictures!
An inspirational day with old & new friends and speakers who brought their best to share with us.
Thanks to all that made it happen!👏🏻👏🏻
#cankidlit #canscaip #ireadcanadian #kidlit
An inspirational day with old & new friends and speakers who brought their best to share with us.
Thanks to all that made it happen!👏🏻👏🏻
#cankidlit #canscaip #ireadcanadian #kidlit
Had a wonderful time at Ella Minnow last night sharing my art for Levi’s Gift with teachers, librarians and of course the folks at Ella Minnow!
Very proud of this one✨
Out November 4th!
#kathystinson #cankidlit @nimbuspub.bsky.social @picturebookseh.bsky.social #canscaip #scbwicanadaeast #kidlit
Very proud of this one✨
Out November 4th!
#kathystinson #cankidlit @nimbuspub.bsky.social @picturebookseh.bsky.social #canscaip #scbwicanadaeast #kidlit
October 24, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Had a wonderful time at Ella Minnow last night sharing my art for Levi’s Gift with teachers, librarians and of course the folks at Ella Minnow!
Very proud of this one✨
Out November 4th!
#kathystinson #cankidlit @nimbuspub.bsky.social @picturebookseh.bsky.social #canscaip #scbwicanadaeast #kidlit
Very proud of this one✨
Out November 4th!
#kathystinson #cankidlit @nimbuspub.bsky.social @picturebookseh.bsky.social #canscaip #scbwicanadaeast #kidlit
Looking forward to attending @canscaip.bsky.social PYI conference this weekend for a dose of inspiration, friends old and new and books of course😉
Hopefully see you there!!
#kidlit #cankidlit #pyi2025
Hopefully see you there!!
#kidlit #cankidlit #pyi2025
October 23, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Looking forward to attending @canscaip.bsky.social PYI conference this weekend for a dose of inspiration, friends old and new and books of course😉
Hopefully see you there!!
#kidlit #cankidlit #pyi2025
Hopefully see you there!!
#kidlit #cankidlit #pyi2025
I wished I could drive my bed as a kid thanks to Bed Knobs and Broomsticks so will definitely check out @jandolby.bsky.social new book!
I Drove My Bed to Grandma's House made the Children's Book Council's Hot Off the Press Roundup for October!
#CanKidLit #KidLit
#CanKidLit #KidLit
October 23, 2025 at 1:47 AM
I wished I could drive my bed as a kid thanks to Bed Knobs and Broomsticks so will definitely check out @jandolby.bsky.social new book!
Reposted by Ellie Arscott
Canada has a thriving publishing industry putting out books in every conceivable genre. Look for the seal on a book’s physical back cover, copyright page, or on our website to find amazing reads edited, designed, marketed, and distributed by Canadian professionals! #CanLit #IReadCanadian
October 20, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Canada has a thriving publishing industry putting out books in every conceivable genre. Look for the seal on a book’s physical back cover, copyright page, or on our website to find amazing reads edited, designed, marketed, and distributed by Canadian professionals! #CanLit #IReadCanadian
Reposted by Ellie Arscott
Hey writing friends: Here's a free online seminar on grant writing for Canadian writers (including the recent Canada Council for the Arts funding portal update) with author, grant writer, and educator Lindsay Zier-Vogel. Friday, November 7, 2025, 11 am to 12:20 pm. #CANkidlit
October 17, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Hey writing friends: Here's a free online seminar on grant writing for Canadian writers (including the recent Canada Council for the Arts funding portal update) with author, grant writer, and educator Lindsay Zier-Vogel. Friday, November 7, 2025, 11 am to 12:20 pm. #CANkidlit
West enders! This looks great👻
This Sunday! 👀
In Toronto and feeling witchy? Here's the event for you! @picturebookseh.bsky.social
October 16, 2025 at 1:18 AM
West enders! This looks great👻
Kathy Stinson and I are hosting a book launch for Levi’s Gift, Nov. 9th, 2-3:30 at 918bathurst.com
There’ll be a reading, book signing and special musical guest 🎻🌟
…and 🍪’s of course.
See you there!
#cankidlit #kidlit #canscaip #scbwicanadaeast @picturebookseh.bsky.social #newrelease #booklaunch
There’ll be a reading, book signing and special musical guest 🎻🌟
…and 🍪’s of course.
See you there!
#cankidlit #kidlit #canscaip #scbwicanadaeast @picturebookseh.bsky.social #newrelease #booklaunch
October 16, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Kathy Stinson and I are hosting a book launch for Levi’s Gift, Nov. 9th, 2-3:30 at 918bathurst.com
There’ll be a reading, book signing and special musical guest 🎻🌟
…and 🍪’s of course.
See you there!
#cankidlit #kidlit #canscaip #scbwicanadaeast @picturebookseh.bsky.social #newrelease #booklaunch
There’ll be a reading, book signing and special musical guest 🎻🌟
…and 🍪’s of course.
See you there!
#cankidlit #kidlit #canscaip #scbwicanadaeast @picturebookseh.bsky.social #newrelease #booklaunch
Reposted by Ellie Arscott
October's topic for #KidLitArt chat will be - Spooky Chat!
Join your hosts on Oct 30, 9pm EST/6pm PST for an hour-long chat about spooky stuff!
Banner art by Rubin Pingk
Join your hosts on Oct 30, 9pm EST/6pm PST for an hour-long chat about spooky stuff!
Banner art by Rubin Pingk
October 12, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Reposted by Ellie Arscott
Did you know @forestofreading.bsky.social is on bluesky now? For those who read, follow, vote in the #ForestofReading in Canada - now you know!
#kidlit #CanKidLit
#kidlit #CanKidLit
October 6, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Did you know @forestofreading.bsky.social is on bluesky now? For those who read, follow, vote in the #ForestofReading in Canada - now you know!
#kidlit #CanKidLit
#kidlit #CanKidLit
The blank page…. talking about how to get past it might be just the thing!
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Join us on November 15th for an excellent exercise in storytelling through chance and flow. Taught by published illustrator, Natali de Mello, and open to everyone at any level!
#kidlit #kidlitart #cankidlit @scbwicanadaeast.bsky.social #illustration @illustrationquebec.bsky.social
#kidlit #kidlitart #cankidlit @scbwicanadaeast.bsky.social #illustration @illustrationquebec.bsky.social
From Blotches to Stories: Overcoming the Fear of the Blank Page
In this two-hour workshop, author-illustrator Natali de Mello will give us ideas for overcoming the fear of the blank page. Participants will discover how spontaneous marks can spark both illustratio...
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October 9, 2025 at 9:45 AM
The blank page…. talking about how to get past it might be just the thing!
Check out ⬇️
Check out ⬇️