Carol Matas
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48 books, mostly novels for #MG or #YA. #Holocaust, #Historical #Fantasy #Paranormal #PB
#SCBWI #CANSCAIP #TWUC #PEN #KIDLIT
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Reminder. Book launch Nov 10! Must register in advance. Hope to see you there. #HolocaustEducation #Kidlit #ScholasticCanada
November 10, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Reminder. Book launch Nov 10! Must register in advance. Hope to see you there. #HolocaustEducation #Kidlit #ScholasticCanada
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Q&A with Carol Matas about her new children's picture book, KAI AND THE GOLEM.
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November 4, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Q&A with Carol Matas about her new children's picture book, KAI AND THE GOLEM.
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It's book birthday for Kai and the Golem. Thank you to @deborahkalb.bsky.social for interviewing me about the book!
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Q&A with Carol Matas
Carol Matas is the author of the new children's picture book Kai and the Golem . Her many other books include Zevi ...
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November 4, 2025 at 7:50 PM
It's book birthday for Kai and the Golem. Thank you to @deborahkalb.bsky.social for interviewing me about the book!
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A Storm Unleashed has its first review in.
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A Children's Book Pick for Nov. "This historical fiction of bravery in the times of Nazi terror is an important read." #kidlit #Holocaust #Historicalfiction #dogs #HolocaustEducation #MGfiction
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A Children's Book Pick for Nov. "This historical fiction of bravery in the times of Nazi terror is an important read." #kidlit #Holocaust #Historicalfiction #dogs #HolocaustEducation #MGfiction
November 2, 2025 at 7:56 PM
A Storm Unleashed has its first review in.
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A Children's Book Pick for Nov. "This historical fiction of bravery in the times of Nazi terror is an important read." #kidlit #Holocaust #Historicalfiction #dogs #HolocaustEducation #MGfiction
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A Children's Book Pick for Nov. "This historical fiction of bravery in the times of Nazi terror is an important read." #kidlit #Holocaust #Historicalfiction #dogs #HolocaustEducation #MGfiction
Absolutely over the moon with a review from the Jewish Book Council for Kai and the Golem. The reviewer understood exactly what I was trying to achieve with the book. Also best compliment ever: "Children will recognize themselves in Kai." #Kidlit #Picturebook #KarBen
October 28, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Absolutely over the moon with a review from the Jewish Book Council for Kai and the Golem. The reviewer understood exactly what I was trying to achieve with the book. Also best compliment ever: "Children will recognize themselves in Kai." #Kidlit #Picturebook #KarBen
October 27, 2025 at 2:15 PM
I was thrilled to present A Storm Unleashed to teachers at the Manitoba Social Sciences Association Conference on October 24. We had two sold out sessions. I was so fortunate to do the sessions with Kelly Hiebert, a Holocaust education scholar. #HolocaustEd #Berlin1935 #Middlegrade #Kidlit
October 26, 2025 at 6:29 PM
I was thrilled to present A Storm Unleashed to teachers at the Manitoba Social Sciences Association Conference on October 24. We had two sold out sessions. I was so fortunate to do the sessions with Kelly Hiebert, a Holocaust education scholar. #HolocaustEd #Berlin1935 #Middlegrade #Kidlit
My new #Holocaust #mg #novel launch.
Berlin, 1935. What was illegal is now legal, including brutality against Hitler's perceived "enemies." #Fascism is now all there is. Mia, her dad and her dog, Max, must try to survive in a world where #hate has been #unleashed. #antisemitism #Canadiankidlit
Berlin, 1935. What was illegal is now legal, including brutality against Hitler's perceived "enemies." #Fascism is now all there is. Mia, her dad and her dog, Max, must try to survive in a world where #hate has been #unleashed. #antisemitism #Canadiankidlit
October 8, 2025 at 8:04 PM
My new #Holocaust #mg #novel launch.
Berlin, 1935. What was illegal is now legal, including brutality against Hitler's perceived "enemies." #Fascism is now all there is. Mia, her dad and her dog, Max, must try to survive in a world where #hate has been #unleashed. #antisemitism #Canadiankidlit
Berlin, 1935. What was illegal is now legal, including brutality against Hitler's perceived "enemies." #Fascism is now all there is. Mia, her dad and her dog, Max, must try to survive in a world where #hate has been #unleashed. #antisemitism #Canadiankidlit
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Congratulations Carol!
Book Birthday! A STORM UNLEASHED is officially out in the world today. Thank you to Scholastic Canada.
Mia and Max have grown up with love. Now all they can see and feel is hate. What is in store for them? #cndkidlit #antisemitism #scholasticcanada @chaptersindigo.bsky.social @mcnallyrobinson.com
Mia and Max have grown up with love. Now all they can see and feel is hate. What is in store for them? #cndkidlit #antisemitism #scholasticcanada @chaptersindigo.bsky.social @mcnallyrobinson.com
September 17, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Congratulations Carol!
Book Birthday! A STORM UNLEASHED is officially out in the world today. Thank you to Scholastic Canada.
Mia and Max have grown up with love. Now all they can see and feel is hate. What is in store for them? #cndkidlit #antisemitism #scholasticcanada @chaptersindigo.bsky.social @mcnallyrobinson.com
Mia and Max have grown up with love. Now all they can see and feel is hate. What is in store for them? #cndkidlit #antisemitism #scholasticcanada @chaptersindigo.bsky.social @mcnallyrobinson.com
September 16, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Book Birthday! A STORM UNLEASHED is officially out in the world today. Thank you to Scholastic Canada.
Mia and Max have grown up with love. Now all they can see and feel is hate. What is in store for them? #cndkidlit #antisemitism #scholasticcanada @chaptersindigo.bsky.social @mcnallyrobinson.com
Mia and Max have grown up with love. Now all they can see and feel is hate. What is in store for them? #cndkidlit #antisemitism #scholasticcanada @chaptersindigo.bsky.social @mcnallyrobinson.com
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September 16, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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🍂 Discover these fresh fall #kidlit books—perfect reads to spark imagination and cozy up with this season! 📚✨
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September 16, 2025 at 3:38 PM
🍂 Discover these fresh fall #kidlit books—perfect reads to spark imagination and cozy up with this season! 📚✨
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My books just arrived! Set in 1935 #Berlin, A Storm Unleashed follows Mia and her beloved German Shepherd, Max as Germany turns from #Democracy to #Dictatorship in a few months after Hitler takes power. Pub Sept 16. #ScholasticCanada #Antisemitism #historicalfiction #Middlegradefiction #RobertCarter
September 11, 2025 at 4:11 PM
My books just arrived! Set in 1935 #Berlin, A Storm Unleashed follows Mia and her beloved German Shepherd, Max as Germany turns from #Democracy to #Dictatorship in a few months after Hitler takes power. Pub Sept 16. #ScholasticCanada #Antisemitism #historicalfiction #Middlegradefiction #RobertCarter
Thank you Robert Carter @crackedhat.bsky.social for this brilliant cover. I can’t tell you how much I love it!
‘A Storm Unleashed’ - Carol Matas’ novel from Scholastic Canada Ltd is now on bookshelves! I was honoured to have illustrated the cover art work.
#AStormUnleashed #CarolMatas #ScholasticCanada #Racism #AntiSemitism #WWII #HistoricalFiction #MiddleGradesFiction #BookIllustration #Illustration
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September 11, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Thank you Robert Carter @crackedhat.bsky.social for this brilliant cover. I can’t tell you how much I love it!
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‘A Storm Unleashed’ - Carol Matas’ novel from Scholastic Canada Ltd is now on bookshelves! I was honoured to have illustrated the cover art work.
#AStormUnleashed #CarolMatas #ScholasticCanada #Racism #AntiSemitism #WWII #HistoricalFiction #MiddleGradesFiction #BookIllustration #Illustration
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September 10, 2025 at 4:11 PM
‘A Storm Unleashed’ - Carol Matas’ novel from Scholastic Canada Ltd is now on bookshelves! I was honoured to have illustrated the cover art work.
#AStormUnleashed #CarolMatas #ScholasticCanada #Racism #AntiSemitism #WWII #HistoricalFiction #MiddleGradesFiction #BookIllustration #Illustration
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My new book has arrived @mcnallyrobinson.com. In 1935 Berlin, Mia and her dog Max find themselves in a world filled with hate. Hitler blames the Jews for everything and Mia's Father is Jewish. Every day becomes more dangerous as #Nazis destroy #democracy in favour of #fascism. #Cankidlit #Canscaip
September 8, 2025 at 10:32 PM
My new book has arrived @mcnallyrobinson.com. In 1935 Berlin, Mia and her dog Max find themselves in a world filled with hate. Hitler blames the Jews for everything and Mia's Father is Jewish. Every day becomes more dangerous as #Nazis destroy #democracy in favour of #fascism. #Cankidlit #Canscaip
An entire month of summer left. Perfect for #reading a #Canadian #book. I recommend all the wonderful books for young people below!
August 5, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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Check out these wonderful summer reads for young readers! Here are 15 strong Canadian books that are #kidlit gems.
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July 16, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Check out these wonderful summer reads for young readers! Here are 15 strong Canadian books that are #kidlit gems.
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Why was this so easy for me? Sign of the times?
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July 9, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Wordle 1,480 2/6
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Read a Canadian book today! Have a wonderful day everyone! Happy Canada Day!! ❤️❤️❤️🎈🎈#kidlit #cndkidlit 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
July 1, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Read a Canadian book today! Have a wonderful day everyone! Happy Canada Day!! ❤️❤️❤️🎈🎈#kidlit #cndkidlit 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
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June 30, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Some exciting news about my new book out this fall with Scholastic Canada, A Storm Unleashed.
Scholastic Australia has bought the rights.
From #Democracy to #Dictatorship, Berlin, 1933. #Holocaust
Scholastic Australia has bought the rights.
From #Democracy to #Dictatorship, Berlin, 1933. #Holocaust
June 12, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Some exciting news about my new book out this fall with Scholastic Canada, A Storm Unleashed.
Scholastic Australia has bought the rights.
From #Democracy to #Dictatorship, Berlin, 1933. #Holocaust
Scholastic Australia has bought the rights.
From #Democracy to #Dictatorship, Berlin, 1933. #Holocaust
ZEVI TAKES THE SPOTLIGHT has been chosen by PJ Library as a PJ Our Way Selection. Also I've been awarded the PJ Our Way Grinspoon Jewish Story Award!
I am delighted that Zevi will be sent to Jewish families all over North America - for free! From The Harold Grinspoon Foundation. #Kidlit #mglit
I am delighted that Zevi will be sent to Jewish families all over North America - for free! From The Harold Grinspoon Foundation. #Kidlit #mglit
May 25, 2025 at 6:53 PM
The Cruelty Is The Point, But What’s The Goal?
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The Cruelty Is The Point, But What’s The Goal?
The Trump administration isn’t cruel just for cruelty’s sake. There’s a deeper, darker purpose.
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May 20, 2025 at 8:36 PM
The Cruelty Is The Point, But What’s The Goal?
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