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jan dolby
@jandolby.bsky.social
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Children’s Illustrator made in Newfoundland based in Toronto, Canada.
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jan dolby @jandolby.bsky.social · Oct 2
Happy October #KidLitArtPostcard day!

I'm Jan, a Canadian illustrator who loves to illustrate picture books. I'm fond of drawing colourful animals and whimsical children.

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illustration of a group of children and adults viewing the statue of Venus at a museum.
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On the BOOK BIRTHDAY 🎉of "Burst Your Bubble!" TY CanLit for LittleCanadians for this wonderful review.🫧
joycegrantauthor.com/2025/11/an-a...
#MediaLiteracy @jandolby.bsky.social @hkubiw.bsky.social @owlkids.bsky.social @mediasmarts.bsky.social @mor10.com @picturebookseh.bsky.social #kidlit
"An astonishingly fresh look at the power of algorithms" Review: CanLit for LittleCanadians - Joyce Grant, Author & Speaker
"... setting up opportunities to change the algorithms." Review: CanLit for LittleCanadians
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November 11, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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Ontario #teachers: consider today's #Burlington book launch of BURST YOUR BUBBLE! OUTSMART THE ALGORITHMS AND SEE WHAT YOU'RE MISSING by @jgcanada.bsky.social illus by @jandolby.bsky.social @owlkids.bsky.social Great NF book to inform us all! canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/11/burs...
Burst Your Bubble!: Outsmart the Algorithms and See What You're Missing
Promoting children's and YA books by Canadian authors and illustrators
canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com
November 8, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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Have a great launch @jgcanada.bsky.social for BURST YOUR BUBBLE! OUTSMART THE ALGORITHMS AND SEE WHAT YOU'RE MISSING today. Lots to absorb in this NF book for #MG readers, with fab art by @jandolby.bsky.social We should all be reading this one! canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/11/burs...
Book cover of Burst Your Bubble!: Outsmart the Algorithms and See What You're Missing by Joyce Grant, illustrated by Jan Dolby, depicts a boy with a tool bursting a large bubble.
November 8, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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🍁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
November 7, 2025 at 8:58 PM
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Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I'm Jan, a Canadian illustrator who loves to bring children's stories to life. #CanKidLit

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November 6, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I’m open to the right picture book for my wonky illustrations.

Huge thank you to @ginaperry.bsky.social for creating the challenge and all of these connections and @brianlarossa.com for being the biggest kid lit cheerleader, encouraging us all to jump in every month!
November 6, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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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
November 4, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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Greetings #KidLitArtPostcard Day!

Have you ever planned an outdoor project
or event that was weather-dependent?
I'm currently prepping to paint the
exterior of my house.
🚫💧

Seeking rep.

Portfolio:
lauriebrosius.myportfolio.com

#kidlitart #kidlit #illustrator #graphicdesigner #LaurieBrosius
November 6, 2025 at 1:09 PM
jandolby.bsky.social
Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I'm Jan, a Canadian illustrator who loves to bring children's stories to life. #CanKidLit

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November 6, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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🇨🇦Happy I Read Canadian Day!

This is a day to celebrate the range and diversity of books created for children by Canadian creators.
#kidlit #CanKidLit #EduSky @picturebookseh.bsky.social
The I read Canadian logo in English and French, the year 2025 and the front covers of many Canadian picture books.
November 5, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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It's Read Canadian Day!
Today and on every day, I encourage you to read more Canadian authors, yours truly included!
#kidlit #writingcommunity #STEM #amreading #amwriting #books #IReadCanadianDay
November 5, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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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
November 4, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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This picture book just got listed!
Heather's Pick at Indigo!
@cormorantbooks.bsky.social
October 31, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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Happy Halloween all!
#CanKidLit #Halloween #KidLitArt
October 31, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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Happy #MediaLiteracyWeek!

Hear from author @jgcanada.bsky.social on these important books👇

▶️ ow.ly/4o5F50Xkv16

@kidscanpress.bsky.social #MediaLiteracy #CriticalThinking #Teachers #Classroom #Algorithm #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #Influencer #FakeNews #Journalism #NationalInternetDay #BookSky
Think critically with these books! CAN YOU BELIEVE IT?: HOW TO SPOT FAKE NEWS AND FIND THE FACTS (Kids Can Press) BURST YOUR BUBBLE!: OUTSMART THE ALGORITHMS AND SEE WHAT YOU’RE MISSING (Owlkids Books)
October 30, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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The three evil women I like. #CanKidLit
illustration of the evil Queen, Maleficent and Cruella
October 30, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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#wantitall Toronto Blue Jays
watercolour illustration of a bluejay bird.
October 30, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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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
Two smiling people pose outdoors on a residential street. The person on the left points at the other, who is holding a picture book titled Levi’s Gift by Kathy Stinson with art by Ellie Arscott. Trees with autumn leaves and parked cars line the background. Back cover of the picture book Levi’s Gift. The top half shows three illustrated girls in pink sweaters and blue skirts playing violins against a blue background with rainbow-colored swirls. Below is descriptive text about the story and author biographies for Kathy Stinson and Ellie Arscott, along with their photos. The publisher’s logo, Nimbus Publishing, price, and ISBN barcode are at the bottom.
October 28, 2025 at 8:36 PM
jandolby.bsky.social
Drawing up some art history.
#CanKidLit #illustration
October 28, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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To publishers, authors, & others posting about illustrated books, including covers that have illustration: Please credit the ILLUSTRATOR.

This not only helps boost the illustrator, but also shows that you value HUMAN illustrators.
#PicturesMeanBusiness
Large blue text reads, “Why do so many book people keep forgetting to credit illustrators?” Beside the text, a roundish blue winged horse contains the text “#Pictures Mean Business.” At the bottom is the credit: “Illustration: Sarah McIntyre along with a website link.
October 28, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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Educators: You can help show next generation the value of HUMAN creativity. When talking about illustrated books, pls mention illustrators by name? Display student artwork on your walls w/credit. Discuss illustrators w/your class. Invite illustrators to visit your school!
#PicturesMeanBusiness
Cartoon illustration showing a classroom scene with a large poster titled “Our Favourite Picture Book” by John Writer, featuring a cat character in a red outfit. A teacher labeled “Jane Illustrator, feeling miffed” stands nearby thinking, “But… John Writer didn’t decide how this character would look… I did!” Two children admire the poster, saying “We love John Writer!” and “His cats are so cute!!” Hashtags at the bottom read “#PicturesMeanBusiness” and “Sarah McIntyre.”
October 28, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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Saw my favourite cat at the book store today.
October 27, 2025 at 10:29 PM
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BURST YOUR BUBBLE! has been selected as a California Reading Association Eureka! Honor Book (Silver) 🧡

Thank you to the #CaliforniaReadingAssociation for this incredible honor!

#NewBooks #BurstYourBubble #BurstYourBubbleBook #BubbleBook #Algorithms #Nonfiction #KidLit
October 20, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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I Drove My Bed to Grandma's House made the Children's Book Council's Hot Off the Press Roundup for October!
#CanKidLit #KidLit
October 22, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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My favourite things today, sesame crisps, great service at UPS thx Amal!, non-bot customer inquiries, sunshine and smiles. What's your favourite things today?
October 22, 2025 at 2:55 PM