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Linda Ludke
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Librarian, book lover, vintage enthusiast and children's book reviewer for Quill & Quire and Booklist
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It was so wonderful to see you Debbie! Thank you for all you do!!
February 3, 2026 at 4:55 PM
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Chomp-O-Rama by @mkbirmingham.bsky.social illus @cutdrawglue.bsky.social compares the dining habits of humans and animals. There is so much food for thought to savour - I found out some butterflies in the Amazon sip salty tears from the eyes of river turtles! #KidLit @owlkids.bsky.social πŸ“šπŸ‘
A woman wearing a pale purple sweater with pictures of otters swimming is holding the book Chomp-O-Rama: The Strange Ways that Animals Eat by Maria Birmingham and illustrated by Kyle Reed. The cover of the book shows an otter with a rock on its chest, eating a clam.
January 27, 2026 at 9:56 PM
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The Buzz on Wild Bees by @kiravermond.bsky.social illus @junesteube.bsky.social gives all the unrecognized, hardworking pollinators their day in the sun. It's my Expert's Pick #bookreview in @kidsbookcentre.bsky.social's newsletter: tinyurl.com/5y54ndrd #KidLit #CanKidLit @owlkids.bsky.social πŸ“šπŸ‘
A woman wearing a blue shirt with images of colorful insects is holding a copy of a book titled The Buzz on Wild Bees: The Little-Known Pollinators that Keep Our Planet Humming by Kira Vermond and illustrated by June Steube. There is a big bee on the cover of the book.
January 20, 2026 at 2:50 PM
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Hi Claudia, thanks so much! I'm a children's librarian in a public library. I love children's books and thrifting vintage clothing and the stories they both have to tell. I have fun stitching together my two passions in the hopes of promoting the many joys books bring!
January 14, 2026 at 1:58 PM
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Lena the Chicken (But Really a Dinosaur!) by Linda Bailey illus K-Fai Steele is a fierce fowl (and no chicken!) who summons the strength of her dino ancestors when she sees weasely trouble in the coop. #KidLit #CanKidLit #picturebooks πŸ“šπŸ‘
A woman wearing a dress with chicken pattern is holding a picture book Lena the Chicken by Linda Bailey illus K-Fai Steele.
January 14, 2026 at 1:35 PM
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In Stronger Than by @poetnikki.bsky.social and @stacyvwells.bsky.social illus E.B. Lewis, a Black Choctaw child discovers an intergenerational legacy of courage and enduring love. Here's my ⭐Booklist #bookreview: tinyurl.com/mrzhrd45 #KidLit πŸ“šπŸ‘ @cynleitichsmith.bsky.social @harperkids.bsky.social
The cover of the picture book Stronger Than by Nikki Grimes and Stacy Wells, illustrated by E. B. Lewis, shows a Black Choctaw boy outside in the twilight, looking straight ahead at the reader. In the background, a small, illuminated apparition appears.
January 12, 2026 at 2:55 PM
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What time is it? Time to read this fascinating book - Just a Minute by Kirstie Hudson and Monique Polak, illus. Paige Stampatori. Make every zeptosecond count this year! #KidLit #CanKidLit πŸ“šπŸ‘ #LibrarianFashion @orcabook.bsky.social
A woman wearing a blouse with pictures of analog timepieces and clocks on it is holding a children's nonfiction book titled Just a Minute: Why Humans tell Time by Kirstie Hudson and Monique Polak, illustrated by Paige Stampatori.
January 5, 2026 at 5:06 PM
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The Story and Science of Hope by @andreapcurtis.bsky.social illus Ana SuΓ‘rez is impactful, meaningful and action-oriented – just like hope. It’s my @kidsbookcentre.bsky.social Expert’s Pick #bookreview: tinyurl.com/4hv4eujn @groundwoodbooks.bsky.social #KidLit #CanKidLit πŸ“šπŸ‘
The cover of The Story and Science of Hope by Andrea Curtis and Ana Suarez shows a watercolour painting of a seated figure with an image of the world in their hands.
December 11, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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The Q&Q team reached out to authors, booksellers, librarians, and reviewers across the country to find their notable books of 2025. Click here for highlights from the year’s books for kids ranging from picture books to YA novels. https://bit.ly/4oFFdA9
December 4, 2025 at 10:24 PM
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The One About the Blackbird by Melanie Florence, illus Matt James published by Tundra Books is a tender #picturebook about the power of music to evoke memories. It's my Librarian's Pick #bookreview in the latest @kidsbookcentre.bsky.social newsletter: tinyurl.com/yefcjbmz #KidLit #CanKidLit πŸ“šπŸ‘
On the cover of the picture book The One About the Blackbird by Melanie Florence and illustrated by Matt James, a grandfather stands beside his grandson who is holding a guitar.
November 14, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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In It Began With a Buzz by @shivadelsoozart.bsky.social a girl struggling with tinnitus finds a way to cope. This relatable #picturebook sings with emotional resonance in high fidelity. Here's my ⭐@quillandquire.bsky.social #bookreview: tinyurl.com/464j4yjh #KidLit #CanKitLit @owlkids.bsky.social πŸ“šπŸ‘
On the cover of the picture book It Began with a Buzz by Shiva Delsooz, a young girl holds her ears in her hands and has a frown on her face.
November 12, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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This Land is a Lullaby by Tonya Simpson illus DelreΓ© Dumont won the GG Award!! Hooray! This eloquent picture book honors the enduring relationship between a child, their ancestors and the land. Here’s my ⭐Booklist #bookreview: tinyurl.com/y56dbsh8 #KidLit #CanKidLit πŸ“šπŸ‘ @orcabook.bsky.social
The cover of the picture book This Land is a Lullaby by Tonya Simpson, illustrated by DelreΓ© Dumont shows an Indigenous mother holding her newborn child in her arms outside on the Plains.
November 6, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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I’m so happy to see @drkendracoulter.bsky.social ’s novel THE TORTOISE’S TALE out in the world today! Don’t miss this incredible new novel. #booksky #pubday

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Book Review: The Tortoise’s Tale by Kendra Coulter : EcoLit Books
Years ago, when I was in the GalΓ‘pagos Islands, a fellow traveler asked how long tortoises live. Our guide’s answer was: β€œWe don’t know.” No human has yet lived long ... Read more
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November 4, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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Dear Elise, Mini-Me wants to make you a cassette mixtape to express appreciation for all you do!
September 4, 2025 at 10:10 PM
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True Colors by @elisegravel.bsky.social trans. Montana Kane is a totally tubular time capsule of growing up in the early 1990s filled with colourful hobbies, true-blue friends and undiagnosed ADHD. Here’s my ⭐ @quillandquire.bsky.social #bookreview: bit.ly/46biqGm πŸ“šπŸ‘ #KidLit @dandq.bsky.social
The cover of True Colors: Growing up Weird in the 90s by Elise Gravel resembles a page from a lined notebook. A dark haired teen is sitting on the floor writing in her journal surrounded by a skateboard, board games, telephone and books.
August 29, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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I see new things in the illustrations every time I look!
August 28, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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Thank you so much, Debbie! Thank you for all you do! I'm looking forward to reading I'm Busy in February - woohoo!
August 28, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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In a Head Full of Clouds by Joanne Schwartz illus. Afsaneh Sanei, a girl wakes up from a dream she can't shake. This unique dream of a #picturebook is grounded in solid storytelling with surreal surprises. Here's my ⭐Booklist #bookreview: www.booklistonline.com/products/980... #KidLit #CanKidLit
Cover image of the picture book Head Full of Clouds by Joanne Schwartz and illustrated by Afsaneh Sanei shows a red headed girl's reflection in a sidewalk rain puddle.
August 25, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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In Amelia Bothe's arresting picture-book debut, a young girl grapples with guilt over surreptitiously taking something that isn't hers. Here's my ⭐ Booklist review: www.booklistonline.com/products/981... #KidLit
The cover image of the picture book Ellie Has a Secret shows a young girl looking up at a huge dragon-like entity with long spiked horn on its nose.
August 15, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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Our appreciation to @quillandquire.bsky.social for covering this important news and sharing our statement.

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CCBC calls on Alberta government to rescind ministerial order - Quill and Quire
β€œWhile a certain book might not be a good fit for one student, it can be life-affirming for another. This sweeping and vague ministerial order risks the removal of many diverse and inclusive books and...
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July 29, 2025 at 8:25 PM
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I Would Give You My Tail by @tanyatagaq.bsky.social illus Qavavau Manumie is an exquisite mediation on gratitude, kindness and kinship. Here's my ⭐Booklist #bookreview: www.booklistonline.com/products/980... #CanKidLit #KidLit
Cover image of the picture book I Would Give You My Tail written by Tanya Tagaq, illustrated by Qavavau Manumie, shows a young Inuk boy holding his baby sibling.
August 1, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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Rest in peace, dear Nick. Legendary music promoter Nick Panaseiko's profound impact on the music scene will not be forgotten. Read about Nick's storied life and career in Promo Man: Backstage Tales from the Vinyl Jungle by Bob Klanac.
Nick Panaseiko, legendary music producer, stands on the left. Bob Klanac stands on the right with his arm around Nick's shoulders. Record album cover art adorns the wall behind them.
August 1, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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RIP Bill Exley, vocalist for the Nihilist Spasm Band, a proud Canadian institution founded in 1965 that was weirder then than anyone else would ever be.
Here's a scanned page from an article I did for Shindig in 2010 talking about them and other Canadian musical innovators and iconoclasts.
July 18, 2025 at 8:38 PM
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RIP/P, Bill Exley #NihilistSpasmBand
What about Me? :The Rise of the Nihilist Spasm Band (HD)
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July 18, 2025 at 3:16 AM
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Maybe a Mix-and-Match book?
June 25, 2025 at 7:04 PM