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Our books are read and loved by children all over the globe. As part of House of Anansi Press, we aim to publish books of the highest quality.
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🫧 EVERYBELLY is one of The New York Public Library's Best Books of 2025! Congratulations to Thao Lam 🎉

🔗 EVERYBELLY has received SIX STARRED REVIEWS and is the WINNER of the 2025 Kirkus Prize. Learn more about this picture book here: https://houseofanansi.com/products/everybelly
A graphic reads, "EVERYBELLY is one of The New York Public Library's Best Books of 2025." The cover of the book EVERYBELLY features cut-paper collage art of a little girl underwater with bubbles around her as two bodies float above.
November 20, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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THE BUTTERFLY'S STING by Abbie Harlow is a Kobo Best Book of 2025! 🎉

🔗 Learn more about this book here: https://www.kobo.com/ca/en/ebook/the-butterfly-s-sting
A graphic reads, "Kobo Canada Best in Young Adult Literature" and the book THE BUTTERFLY'S STING. The cover features an illustrated girl boxing with braids in the air behind her.
November 19, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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I’m inspired by this beautiful artwork based on MY STREET REMEMBERS. Thanks for sharing, @mstaylor-art.bsky.social!
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We’ve been reading ‘My Street Remembers’ and creating abstract maps in Grade 2. Ss used sharpies & transparency sheets to trace sections of our Flemingdon Park map and then created abstract collages to go underneath #abstractart #EduSky
Colourful multi-layered abstract maps, using colour, shape and line
November 18, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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🎁 What better gift for the children in your life than a book?

You can find our website's home page TAKEN OVER by customized book collections for all reading ages — It's never been so easy to give the gift of reading! ❄️

🔗 Explore our gift guide collections here! https://houseofanansi.com #kidlit
The books ONE CAN, ROCK, and THE REHEARSAL CLUB are arranged on brown wrapping paper with curly ribbon and bright gift bows off to the side.
November 18, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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Happy #LebaneseHeritageMonth! 🧆

We're celebrating with SUNDAYS ARE FOR FEASTS, a celebration of how meals can bring family together, and the importance of making your own traditions. 🫘

🔗 Out now! Learn more about this book here: https://houseofanansi.com/products/sundays-are-for-feasts
Two copies of the picture book SUNDAYS ARE FOR FEASTS are stacked on top of one another, one showing an illustration from the book of a character making hummus with chickpeas in the air. The cover of the book shows an illustrated girl holding a pot lid with the steam of food around her.
November 14, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Wearing our poppies this #RemembranceDay ❤️

📸: COMMUNITY SNOWMAN, written by Deborah Kerbel and illustrated by Tine Modeweg-Hansen. Learn more here: https://houseofanansi.com/products/community-snowman
November 11, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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Was tickled to review two children's books for @theseaboardreview.ca, one about an animal I love, the other about an animal I'm now, as a result, feeling a lot less cringey toward. Challenge: guess which is which. @groundwoodbooks.bsky.social lnkd.in/gN4mrpsshttp...
Cats and Us: A Ten-Thousand Year Fascination; and This Is a Tiny Fragile Snake
Refreshingly, two kids’ picture books show animals as reality rather than myth
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November 10, 2025 at 9:34 PM
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There is something special about wordless picture books and this one does not disappoint! It's full of fun, family, kindness, & sharing. The illustrations are lively & cheerful. With themes of working together and helping others, this book has something for everyone. Perfect for the winter season ❄️
November 11, 2025 at 3:18 AM
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These Groundwood Books published one month ago! Which one do you want to read next? 📚✨

🔗 Available now at your favourite bookseller! Learn more here: https://houseofanansi.com/collections/new
A colourful stack of children’s books features the titles: A POND, A POET, AND THREE PESTS, WAVELENGTH, NIGHTMARE JONES, COMMUNITY SNOWMAN, THE BUTTERFLY’S STING, THE STORY AND SCIENCE OF HOPE, and HOME FOR MARGARET.
November 10, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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Happy #InuitDay! A day for celebrating and amplifying Inuit voices. We're celebrating with these Groundwood books.

🔗 Explore these stories and more here: https://houseofanansi.com/collections/indigenous-voices
A collection of picture books lay on a dark surface. The books include: ALEGO by Ningeokuluk Teevee, ARCTIC ADVENTURES by Raquel Rivera and Jirina Marton, Kisimi Taimaippaktut Angirrarijarani / ONLY IN MY HOMETOWN by Angnakuluk Friesen and Ippiksaut Friesen, and NATTIQ AND THE LAND OF STATUES by Barbara Landry and Martha Kyak.
November 7, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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This #TreatiesRecognitionWeek, we're highlighting the educational activities to explore the topics and lessons of the book MY STREET REMEMBERS with children. 📖

🔗 Explore Education Central here: https://education-central.com
Text reading, “Treaties Recognition Week,” points to the book MY STREET REMEMBERS, which points to text that reads, "Free reading discussion prompts and activities." Text to the side reads, "Breaking down important topics with classroom-ready learning resources to be used with Groundwood books." A Pre-reading activity titled, "Who Lived Here Before?" features skills of Critical Thinking in Literacy and Integrated Learning. The Activity is written as follows, "Ask students to write or draw who they think lived on the land before them. This can include animals, people or nature. Share ideas in a circle." Text reads, "Explore the learning resources for MY STREET REMEMBERS at Education-central.com. 1. Choose a Groundwood Books title by searching your audience age, book title, or exploring the topic collections. 2. Select your desired resources or skills and subjects. 3. Print!" And the Groundwood Books logo.
November 6, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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Highlighting WORDS MATTER this #VeteransWeek ❤️

⭐️ “An important and well-done title that teachers will want to explore with their students.” — School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW

🔗 Learn more here: https://houseofanansi.com/products/words-matter
The middle-grade book WORDS MATTER sits on a wooden table. The illustrated cover features two children hiding behind a brick wall as two soldiers walk by.
November 5, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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📰 Education Central is home to expertly crafted learning resources for Groundwood books, helping to discuss and understand the headlines of today’s world.

🔗 Explore the learning resources for the book 🥫 ONE CAN on Education Central here: https://education-central.com/books/one-can/
A news headline reads, "SNAP benefits cut off during shutdown, driving long lines at food pantries," via Global News. An arrow points to the Groundwood book ONE CAN, which points to text that reads, "Free reading discussion prompts and activities." Text to the side reads, "Breaking down the news of today with classroom-ready learning resources to be used with Groundwood books." The cover of the book ONE CAN followed by text that reads, "Activities such as: NEEDS VS. WANTS SORT. Pre-reading Activity, Skills: Critical Thinking in Literacy, Key Ideas & Details. Have students sort images or words into Needs (e.g., food, shelter, love) and Wants (e.g. toys, candy, electronics). Discuss why some families might need help getting basic needs." The logo for Education Central by Groundwood Books is at the bottom of the graphic. Text reads, "Explore the learning resources for ONE CAN at: Education-Central.com. 1. Choose a Groundwood Books title by searching your audience age, book title, or exploring the topic collections. 2. Select your desired resources or skills and subjects. 3. Print!"
November 4, 2025 at 6:46 PM
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🌳 UP IN THE TREE by Margaret Atwood 🦉

Originally published in 1978, not only written and illustrated by Atwood, but handlettered too! 🎨

🔗 Available on our website and wherever books are sold. Learn more here: https://houseofanansi.com/products/up-in-the-tree
The children's book UP IN THE TREE by Margaret Atwood sits on a wooden table with two yellow leaves beside it. The cover features bright red and blue illustrations of children sitting in a tree with an owl.
November 4, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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This Week In the News ... 📰

🔗 Explore the learning resources for the book 🥫 ONE CAN on Education Central here: https://education-central.com/books/one-can/
A graphic stylized as the front page of a newspaper reads: "In the News: SNAP benefits cut off during shutdown, driving long lines at food pantries. Education Central is home to expertly crafted learning resources to be used with Groundwood books, helping to discuss and understand the headlines of today’s world. Explore the learning resources for the book ONE CAN.” The cover of the book shows a boy sitting on the edge of a colourful carpet with a can of food in front of him.
November 3, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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🎉 THERE IS NO MAP FOR THIS is a 2025 Whippoorwill Honour Book!

“A great example of teen fiction written to help deal with loss and finding oneself in the aftermath.” — School Library Journal

🔗 Available now where books are sold. Learn more here: houseofanansi.com/products/the...
A green graphic features the book cover for THERE IS NO MAP FOR THIS by Tom Birdseye with a silver seal that reads, "Whippoorwill Honor Book." The book cover features an illustrated boy with his arms out, falling above a wide view of scenery.
November 2, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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Monsters everywhere just can't stop raving about NIGHTMARE JONES! ⚡️

🦇 Learn more about this collection of jaunty and mischievously unsettling poems for middle-grade readers (and the undead) here: houseofanansi.com/products/nig... #kidlit #halloween
The Bride of Frankenstein clutches her copy of the children's poetry book, NIGHTMARE JONES. Wednesday Addams holds her copy of children's poetry book NIGHTMARE JONES between crossed arms in a school uniform. Dracula passionately holds up children's poetry book NIGHTMARE JONES.
October 31, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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⭐️ A STARRED REVIEW for THE BUTTERFLY'S STING by Abbie Harlow! 🦋

🔗 THE BUTTERFLY'S STING is available now at your favourite bookseller! Learn more here: houseofanansi.com/products/the... #YA #Booksky
A red graphic with a scratched effect reads features a golden star illustration with the following text underneath: “A truly impactful read. ... A compelling and important addition for mature young adult collections, this novel powerfully portrays the fight for freedom and self-determination against overwhelming odds.” — School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW.
October 30, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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Happy #CanadianSchoolLibraryWeek! ✏️ We're celebrating with Education Central.

🔗 Click here to explore: education-central.com 📚
A graphic with a green chalkboard background reads: How to Use Education Central: Books for our Times. Expertly-crafted learning resources for teachers and parents. A news headline reads, "Canada's wildfire season is 'not slowing down,' warns minister" via Global News. An arrow points from the headline to the Groundwood Book THE YEAR OF FIRE, and another arrow reads to a button that reads, "free reading discussion prompts and activities." Another block of text reads, "Breaking down the news of today with classroom-ready learning resources to be used with Groundwood books." A button to a website reads, "Education-central.com." Underneath are instructions that read: 1. Browse the topic collections, selecting a desired learning age range. 2. Choose a Groundwood Books title. 3. Select your desired resources or skills and subjects. 4. Print!
October 29, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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Happy #LatinAmericanHeritageMonth! We're celebrating with these Groundwood picks. 📚

Explore these stories and more from around the world here: houseofanansi.com/collections/... #booksky #kidlit
A light green graphic features a white Groundwood Books logo and is surrounded by rows of books from Latin American authors and illustrators. Titles include: Aquí era el paraíso / Here Was Paradise, Colors/ Colores!, Caravana al Norte, My Book of Frogs and Toads, Somos como las nubes / We Are Like the Clouds, and Arroz con leche / Rice Pudding.
October 28, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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Edgy reads reviewed this wk: #WhitePine-
nominee #YA SONGS FOR GHOSTS by @clarakiyoko.bsky.social canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/10/song... & #MG NIGHTMARE JONES: POEMS by @shannyraindrop.bsky.social
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Book cover of Songs for Ghosts by Clara Kumagai depicts a ghost-like woman in a Japanese kimono Book cover of Nightmare Jones: Poems by Shannon Bramer and Cindy Derby
October 27, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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"I hope our book invites young readers to deepen their relationship with place and the truth of our collective past." - @karenkrossing.com

*New* on my blog: Interview w/ Karen about MY STREET REMEMBERS (Groundwood), a new pb illus by Cathie Jamieson.
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Book cover and author photo side by side. The book cover shows colorful Indigenous-style artwork with a turtle on a path under the title “My Street Remembers” by Karen Krossing and Cathie Jamieson. On the right, author Karen Krossing is seated against a purple background, wearing a black shirt and white pants, smiling with arms folded on her knees.
October 28, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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✨ THE OUTSMARTERS by Deborah Ellis is a finalist for the 2025 Governor General’s Literary Awards in Young People’s Literature – Text! ✨

🔗 THE OUTSMARTERS is available wherever books are sold now, learn more about it here: houseofanansi.com/products/the... #kidlit #booksky #ggbooks #ggbooks2025
A copy of THE OUTSMARTERS by Deborah Ellis sits on a wooden table with a bookshelf in the background. The cover features an illustrated girl, arms crossed and leaning against a tree, looking at a derelict shed in the background with a cat on it. A silver seal that reads, "ggbooks Finalist – Canada Council for the Arts – Governor General's Literary Awards," is placed over the corner of the cover.
October 27, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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There may be some scary poems in @shannyraindrop.bsky.social's recently published #MG NIGHTMARE JONES: POEMS from @groundwoodbooks.bsky.social but some of the scariest are those that make us feel. Illustrated by Cindy Derby. canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/10/nigh...
Book cover of Nightmare Jones: Poems by Shannon Bramer and Cindy Derby.
October 26, 2025 at 3:33 AM
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I’m thrilled with this Kirkus review for MY STREET REMEMBERS!

“A historical account with a wholly original perspective, imbued with a crucial environmental message.”
Link to review:
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MY STREET REMEMBERS | Kirkus Reviews
A street brings back memories of what once was.
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October 26, 2025 at 8:22 PM