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Dana L Church
@danachurchwriter.bsky.social
Author, animal scientist by training, bee nerd. Rep'd by Stacey Kondla at The Rights Factory. https://danachurchwriter.com/
A million thank yous to @kidsbookcentre.bsky.social who made it possible to spread my animal joy, science joy, and book joy with kids and educators in towns and cities both large and small. It was a week of pure fun, connection, and a reminder that being a children's author is the best. 😁 (4/5)
May 4, 2025 at 4:18 PM
By the end of my presentation, he was smiling, asking questions, and he left with a sparkle in his eye and a big grin on his face. I couldn't have been happier. I gave him new perspectives, lots to think about, and for the past hour, he enjoyed himself and felt lighter. I knew I did my job. πŸ₯° (3/5)
May 4, 2025 at 4:18 PM
The students, teachers, and librarians were absolutely wonderful. However, one boy was particularly memorable...

He sat with his classmates on the floor of the library. His eyes were downcast, his face was grim, and overall he looked like he was having a very bad day (week? month?...life? πŸ₯Ί). (2/5)
May 4, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Last week I was given the incredible opportunity to tour Manitoba as part of Canadian Children's Book Week.

Here is a brief video summarizing my adventure as an author visiting schools and libraries across the province. (1/5)
May 4, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Congratulations, Heather!! What fabulous news!! So happy for you!! πŸ₯°
April 6, 2025 at 7:52 PM
@canscaip.bsky.social Sask's Prairie Horizons Conference has a great line-up of speakers...including me! 😁

Come spend time with one of the best and most welcoming communities around: children's writers and illustrators. ❀️

skcanscaip.wordpress.com

#kidlit @staceykondla.bsky.social
March 7, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Reposted by Dana L Church
It’s official, 2024 was the worst year for bumblebees since records began🚨

The latest findings from #BeeWalk, our national bumblebee monitoring scheme, have revealed bumblebee numbers declined by almost a quarter (22.5%) across Great BritainπŸ’”

Read on: www.bumblebeeconservation.org/british-bumb...
February 27, 2025 at 9:01 AM
A big thank you to the Canada Council for the Arts and the Public Lending Rights Commission for their Public Lending Right payments for 2024! πŸ₯³β€οΈ

Much gratitude for supporting Canadian book creators who have books in Canadian libraries. πŸ“šβœοΈπŸŽ¨

#kidlit #BringingTheArtsToLife #libraries
February 27, 2025 at 8:00 PM
The rabbit stopped. It hunkered down, waiting for its demise. Spirit caught up to it and…….sniffed its bum. 🀣
We stood in stunned silence while Spirit continued to sniff. We called her over, and then the rabbit and the rest of us went our separate ways.
Good dog, Spirit. Good dog. πŸ˜…

#dogs
February 27, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Spirit is a gentle soul who is kind to everyone: people, cats, other dogs, etc. She only chases is rabbits. Nothing else. Not even squirrels, chipmunks, or birds. Just rabbits.
The chase was on! The snowbanks were so high on either side of the path that the rabbit was trapped. Spirit closed in.
February 27, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Spirit and the Rabbit: An Action/Thriller/Suspense Story

Last night, we took our dog, Spirit, for a walk along a pathway. Since no one was around, we let her walk off-leash.
Then she saw a rabbit.
February 27, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Me channeling my friend’s cat at work today.

#tuesdayvibes
February 26, 2025 at 1:21 AM
I posted this a year ago. I think MacGyver still approves. ☺️

@orcabook.bsky.social

#kidlit #books #happybookanniversary
February 20, 2025 at 1:35 AM
On this International Day of Women and Girls in Science, I am reflecting upon, thanking, and celebrating all of the incredible women scientists that I feel honoured to feature in all of my books--and I am happy to say there are many! πŸ‘©β€πŸ”¬πŸ’•

#WomenInScience #WomenInSTEM #kidlit #nonfiction #science
February 11, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Reposted by Dana L Church
Be like a bee

Peaceful, working for the good of the nest and the environment

That is until, they, or their nestmates are unjustly perturbed.

If then,

They find their stinger. 🍁

#cdnpoli #uspoli #tariffs
February 3, 2025 at 2:45 PM
It was so great to meet you in person! πŸ₯°
February 2, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Reposted by Dana L Church
Children's writers have done a great job of building online community--but sometimes meeting people in person is exactly what you need @karenkrossing.bsky.social @danachurchwriter.bsky.social @lanabutton.bsky.social @deborahkerbel.com @jessicavitalis.bsky.social @nadialhohn.bsky.social
February 2, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Reposted by Dana L Church
At #OLASC, it was great to connect to librarians, creators & publishers, including Groundwood publisher Karen Li. I also MCed a Book Tasting event, where @canscaip.bsky.social creators shared their new books. My reading list is longer! Thanks, Ontario Library Association for hosting us! #CANkidlit
January 31, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Thank you! It was great to see you again, too πŸ₯°
January 31, 2025 at 11:13 PM
OLA Super Conference Part 2 πŸ“š

So thrilled to be part of CANSCAIP’s Book Tastings! @karenkrossing.bsky.social nailed it as MC🎀

Thank you so much, @canscaip.bsky.social and #OLASC πŸ₯°

I was sad to leave. However I learned on my way to the train that I’m almost 200 Lego bricks tall. 🀣

#kidlit #books
January 31, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Reposted by Dana L Church
Reminder to schools and libraries that the host application deadline for #CCBCBookWeek2025 is Friday, January 31 at 11:59 pm (your local time).

Apply to host: bookcentre.ca/pages/apply-...
January 28, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Congratulations!!!
January 31, 2025 at 1:09 PM
I am super excited to be at the OLA Super Conference! πŸ€©πŸ“š

It was a thrill to sign copies of Animal Minds at the @orcabook.bsky.social booth, see The Monarch Effect at the Scholastic booth, and meet some amazing people ❀️

Thank you, Orca, for sponsoring me πŸ’—

#OLASC #kidlit #books #libraries
January 30, 2025 at 10:07 PM
GOOD NEWS ALERT!!!! πŸ“£πŸ“£πŸ“£

My book, The Honey Trap: How the Good Intentions of Urban Beekeepers Risk Ecological Disaster, is available as an audiobook! πŸ₯³

@rbmediaco.bsky.social @staceykondla.bsky.social @therightsfactory.bsky.social

#bees #nonfiction #beekeeping

rbmediaglobal.com/audiobook/97...
RBmedia | The Honey Trap
Listen to the audiobook The Honey Trap, written by Dana L. Church, narrated by Janet Metzger.
rbmediaglobal.com
January 29, 2025 at 11:28 AM