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Stephanie Gibeault
@stephaniegibeault.bsky.social
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Children's Author & Freelance Writer | nonfiction and fiction, picture books and middle grade | rep'd by Jacqui Lipton | #SCBWI, #12x12PB | She/Her | https://linktr.ee/stephaniegibeault
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Join me for a virtual course with @writersloftma.bsky.social to master your research skills. I'll cover where to find facts, how to assess your sources, and tips for organizing your information.

Tonight Tues. Nov. 25 at 7 pm ET with a 2-week replay. www.thewritersloft.org/loft-workshops
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November 25, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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Do you find research intimidating? Then join me for a virtual course with @writersloftma.bsky.social on Nov. 25 at 7 p.m. ET. I'll cover finding facts, assessing sources, and organizing information. Two-week replay included. Learn more and register at www.thewritersloft.org/loft-workshops
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details about a research skills workshop with The Writers' Loft to be held on Tuesday, Nov. 25 at 7 p.m. Eastern time
November 7, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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I was thrilled to be featured on @saralkruger.bsky.social's excellent PB First Lines blog with the journey of THE DOG WHO SAVED THE BEES (words by me, art by @davidhohn.bsky.social, published by Sleeping Bear Press). My first line changed drastically!
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November 4, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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Woohoo! Thank you to @forestofreading.bsky.social for nominating my book with @bambiedlund.bsky.social DOGS VS. HUMANS (published by @owlkids.bsky.social) for a Silver Birch Express award in this year's #ForestofReading. I can't wait for kids to read our book! #kidlit #cankidlit
Photo of the author of the book Dogs vs. Humans and the words I'm thrilled to announce I'm nominated for a Silver Birch Express award!
October 16, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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Today is the day! Join me and Sourcebooks editor Anna Luketic for a virtual @writersloftma.bsky.social workshop on The Importance of Hooks in Nonfiction from 7-8:30 p.m. eastern. PLUS, Anna is taking submissions from attendees!
Register here: www.thewritersloft.org/loft-workshops
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Description of a writing workshop entitled The Importance of Hooks in Nonfiction
October 14, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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Nonfiction needs a hook!🪝
Join me and Sourcebooks editor Anna Luketic on Oct. 14 from 7-8:30 pm for a virtual course with @writersloftma.bsky.social about the importance of hooks in nonfiction. Register here: www.thewritersloft.org/loft-workshops
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October 6, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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Do you write nonfiction for kids? Then you need a hook!🪝Join me and Sourcebooks editor Anna Luketic for a virtual workshop with @writersloftma.bsky.social on Oct. 14 at 7 pm ET. We'll discuss types of hooks & provide tips for finding your own. Register: www.thewritersloft.org/loft-workshops
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description of a course on the importance of Hooks in Nonfiction
September 30, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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If you're in Maryland, come celebrate the #picturebook THE DOG WHO SAVED THE BEES (ill. by @davidhohn.bsky.social , published by Sleeping Bear Press) with me and the stars of the book. From Sept. 18 to the 24, we'll be signing books and chatting with readers. Hope to see you there!
#kidlit #edusky
A list of dates and locations for a Maryland book tour for the book The Dog Who Saved the Bees
September 12, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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I'm super grateful for this amazing review from the Unpacking the POWER of Picture Books blog of DOGS VS. HUMANS, my book with @bambiedlund.bsky.social from @owlkids.bsky.social. #kidlit #CanKidLit #edusky
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book cover for the picture book Dogs vs. Humans with a review quote above.
September 5, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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Happy Dog Day!🐶I have a few books you might like. 2 from @owlkids.bsky.social: MAKING SENSE OF DOG SENSES (ill. by @razlatif.bsky.social) & DOGS VS. HUMANS (ill. by @bambiedlund.bsky.social), 1 from Sleeping Bear Press: THE DOG WHO SAVED THE BEES (ill. by @davidhohn.bsky.social, and 1 from Nat Geo.
A golden retriever above the words Happy Dog Day with four book covers below including Dogs vs. Humans, The Dog Who Saved the Bees, Making Sense of Dog Senses, and Can't Get Enough Dog Stuff
August 26, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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Thank you to the Children's Literature Comprehensive Database for the fabulous review of DOGS VS. HUMANS (illustrated by @bambiedlund.bsky.social and published by @owlkids.bsky.social). This #nonfiction #picturebook is available wherever books are sold.
#kidlit #cankidlit #edusky
book cover for Dogs vs. Humans: A Showdown of the Senses with a quote from the Children's Literature Comprehensive Database saying Told with a combination of a tongue-in-cheek delivery and many fascinating facts, this is a book that dogs lovers and young scientists with thoroughly enjoy.
August 15, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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Thrilling! THE DOG WHO SAVED THE BEES (words by me, art by @davidhohn.bsky.social, published by Sleeping Bear Press) is the Number 1 New Release on Amazon in Children's Environment Books. The book is available wherever books are sold.😉
#kidlit #edusky #CanKidLit
Amazon Hot New Release screen shot of the book The Dog Who Saved the Bees with the words Check it Out! above and Nunmber 1 New Release in Children's Environment Books underneath
August 8, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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Our first book review for THE DOG WHO SAVED THE BEES (words my me, art by @davidhohn.bsky.social, from Sleeping Bear Press). Thank you so much for the wonderful words, Kirkus Reviews!🐝🐕♥️
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August 8, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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Spotted in the wild! Thank you Lou Aamodt for these photos of DOGS VS. HUMANS (art by @bambiedlund.bsky.social, published by @owlkids.bsky.social) outside the library at @uwstout.bsky.social. It's amazing to see this picture book at a university!🐶📚
book Dogs vs. Humans on a table outside a library books about dogs on a table outside a library
August 7, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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I was thrilled to write a guest post for L.E. Carmichael's Cantastic Authorpalooza blog. It's about THE DOG WHO SAVED THE BEES, words by me and art by @davidhohn.bsky.social (published by Sleeping Bear Press). Please give it a read at www.lecarmichael.ca/2025/08/step...
#kidltlit #edusky #cankidlit
book cover for The Dog Who Saved the Bees with the words Cantastic Authorpalooza blog post alert above and with L.E. Carmichael below and a website address www.lecarmichael.com
August 3, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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Happy book birthday to THE DOG WHO SAVED THE BEES, words by me, illustrated by @davidhohn.bsky.social, published by Sleeping Bear Press! I'm so excited about this true story of apiary inspector Cybil Preston and her rescue dog Mack. 🐝🐕🥳
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August 1, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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Woof! Woof! I'm so excited to announce TALK TO THE DOG: HOW TO BE A DOGGY DETECTIVE, words by me and illustrations by Madi Wong. Scheduled for summer 2027 from Sourcebooks eXplore, this #nonfiction #picturebook helps kids learn to read the clues of dog body language!🐕🐶🐾
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July 31, 2025 at 10:29 PM
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Congrats to all the 2025 @scbwi.bsky.social Crystal Kite Award winners! I'm thrilled that my middle grade nonfiction book with @razlatif.bsky.social MAKING SENSE OF DOG SENSES (from @owlkids.bsky.social) was chosen as an honor book in the Canada and North America Division. #kidlit #CanKidLit #edusky
book cover for Making Sense of Dog Senses under the words SCBWI Crystal Kite Awards Honor book!
July 28, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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Have you seen my post on @mmarshallauthor.bsky.social's blog The Picture Book Buzz? We discuss my upcoming picture book with @davidhohn.bsky.social THE DOG WHO SAVED THE BEES (from Sleeping Bear Press). Learn the story behind this true story!🐝🐕 #kidlit #edusky
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book cover for The Dog Who Saved the Bees with the words New Blog Post above and the words The Picture Book Buzz with Maria Marshall underneath
July 28, 2025 at 12:13 PM
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Voting on the @scbwi.bsky.social Crystal Kite Awards ends on the 19th. Don't forget to make your picks! And if you enjoyed my book with @razlatif.bsky.social, MAKING SENSE OF DOG SENSES (from @owlkids.bsky.social), we would love your vote in the Canada and North America division. #kidlit #CanKidLit
book cover for Making Sense of Dog Senses with the words SCBWI Crystal Kite Awards over top and the words We made the second round in the Canada and North America Division to the side. Underneath it says Only 2 more days to vote!
July 17, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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My author copies of THE DOG WHO SAVED THE BEES have arrived! Gorgeously illustrated by @davidhohn.bsky.social, this #nonfiction #picturebook from Sleeping Bear Press is a book of my heart. Learn about rescue dog Mack and his owner Cybil as they save honey bees from disease.🐕🐝♥️
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July 14, 2025 at 10:04 PM
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It's World Chimpanzee Day!🐵
Did you know that chimpanzees can do math? Learn more in my #middlegrade #nonfiction book Calculating Chimpanzees, Brainy Bees, and Other Animals with Mind-Blowing Mathematical Abilities (ill. by @jsinquett.bsky.social, published by MIT Kids). #edusky #kidlit #CanKidLit
A chimpanzee sitting beside an image of the book Calculating Chimpanzees, Brainy Bees, and Other Animals with Mind-Blowing Mathematical Abilities. The words over the book cover say It's World Chimpanzee Day! How smart are chimpanzees? They can add and subtract.
July 14, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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One more day to take advantage of the B&N pre-order sale if you want THE DOG WHO SAVED THE BEES written by me and illustrated by @davidhohn.bsky.social! This #picturebook biography tells the true story of a beehive inspector and her rescue dog. #kidlit #edusky
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book cover for the picture book The Dog Who Saved the Bees with the words Barnes & Noble above and Pre-Order Sale 25% off Code: PREORDER25
July 10, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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Woohoo! We made the second round of the
@scbwi.bsky.social Crystal Kite Awards.🪁 If you enjoyed MAKING SENSE OF DOG SENSES (from @owlkids.bsky.social), my book with @razlatif.bsky.social,
we would love your vote in the Canada and North America Division. Round 2 closes July 19.
#CanKidLit #kidlit
The book cover for Making Sense of Dog Senses with the words SCBWI Crystal Kite Awards above it along with a graphic of a kite. Beside the cover it says We made the second round in the Canada and North America Division. Underneath is says Have you voted yet?
June 30, 2025 at 11:35 PM
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Exciting news! Making Sense of Dog Senses (written by me, ill. by @razlatif.bsky.social, published by @owlkids.bsky.social) has been shortlisted for the Hackmatack Children's Choice Awards. Kids in the Atlantic provinces will be choosing their favourites. So grateful! 🐕♥️ #kidlit #CanKidLit
book cover for Making Sense of Dog Senses with the words Hackmatack Children's Choice Book Awards above it and the words We made the 2025-26 shortlist underneath.
June 9, 2025 at 2:13 PM