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Robin Stevenson
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Author: Pride Puppy; Pride Colors; Queer History A-Z; A Hug on the Wind and 30+ more.
Spring 2026: The Book of Jupiter
Spring 2027: Pride Puppy Countdown!

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I'm so excited to share the cover of my next book- my first MG novel in 10 years! THE BOOK OF JUPITER is the story of Ara, a girl realizing she has grown up in a cult and that much of what she has been taught is a lie. The gorgeous cover art is by Risa Hugo. Coming June 2, from Kids Can Press.
Devastating. No words really... but I'm thinking of everyone in Tumbler Ridge, of everyone affected by this tragedy. Unbearable to imagine the pain in this small BC community 💔
February 11, 2026 at 3:49 AM
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A timely conversation about the freedom to read and why intellectual risk is necessary in society.

This free event will be moderated by leading journalist and editor, Jessica Johnson, bringing together two award-winning writers, Ray Robertson (The Right to be Wrong) and Ira Wells (On Book Banning).
February 10, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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Here's the link to watch The Librarians documentary on PBS Independent Lens | PBS . . .

www.pbs.org/independentl...

#Librarians #Documentary #Books #Bookbans #KitLit
The Librarians | Book Policies Documentary | Independent Lens
The Librarians follows librarians and citizens responding to restrictions on library content across the United States.
www.pbs.org
February 9, 2026 at 9:19 PM
Absolutely delighted to see this news. I've been publishing with @orcabook.bsky.social since 2007 and I can't say enough good things about the whole team and the work they do ❤️
February 9, 2026 at 3:06 PM
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"THE LIBRARIANS” packs a riveting punch on the alarming surge of book banning." - The Utah Review

Starting TOMORROW, Feb 9th at 12pm ET, stream THE LIBRARIANS for FREE on the PBS YouTube channel and app!
February 8, 2026 at 6:17 PM
If your kids are excited about the winter Olympics, they might enjoy my most recent book! It includes a number of athletes currently competing- Lindsay Vonn, Chloe Kim, Alex and Maia Shibutani- as well as icons like Michelle Kwan, Johnny Weir and Surya Bonaly!
February 9, 2026 at 4:06 AM
Huge congratulations to Karen Krossing, who- when she's not busy being a fantastic mentor and supporter and teacher to other writers- writes wonderful books. Looking forward to this one!
Many years ago, I began a prose novel for teens that just never worked, even after multiple rewrites. Later, I tried writing it as a novel in letters. Finally, I began writing it as a verse novel. It took a while to learn this new-to-me form. (1 of 4) #kidlit
February 4, 2026 at 9:48 PM
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February is Black History Month, a time to honour the histories, contributions, and ongoing struggles of Black communities in Canada.
February 2, 2026 at 5:29 PM
I am in Canada, but like Phil, I have only one school visit with actual students booked this year. However... I have two booked with school librarians who want me to speak with them about the current anti-LGBTQ+ backlash and book bans.
One.

I have one school visit scheduled for the 2025-26 school year.

Before the book banning movement and the politics of hate metastasized, I visited 40, 50, and 60 schools each year.

This regime of monstrous evildoers is actively trying to erase LGBTQ+ stories, identities, and humans.

Resist
February 1, 2026 at 12:49 AM
Homeland (etc), by Cory Doctorow
The Marrow Thieves, by Cherie Dimaline
Scorpion Rules (and Swan Riders), by Erin Bow
Moon of the Crusted Snow, by Waubgshig Rice

...actually there are so many I can think of that I would love to watch!
Quote tweet with a Canadian book that would absolutely kill as a TV series.

I'll start:
RED X by David Demchuk
The thing that bothers me so much about Carney's joke about greenlighting the Heated Rivalry show is that it furthers the narrative that it's a needle in a haystack. Anyone who reads Canadian books and watches Canadian film knows that we could have dozens more HRs with enough funding.
January 31, 2026 at 10:47 PM
Story Studio and Canadian Authors and Illustrators Against Book Bans are teaming up to launch a national youth writing contest on the theme of freedom to read! Please share!
@caiabb.bsky.social
y.social #FreedomToRead #ftrw2026 #writingcontest #bookbans #caiabb #bced #abed #onted
January 31, 2026 at 2:45 PM
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In Vancouver, many people know someone who worked at Hootsuite (full disclosure, my spouse is a former employee.)

Chinatown advocate & former Hootsuite exec Mike Tan made this video about how he feels about this issue: www.instagram.com/p/DUFP7jaDCN4/
miketanyvr on Instagram: "As a former Hootsuite executive, shame on @hootsuite for turning its back on Canadian values. Thanks to @mikeinprogress_ for inspir…"
As a former Hootsuite executive, shame on @hootsuite for turning its back on Canadian values. Thanks to @mikeinprogress_ for inspiring me to tell this story. Join the protest taking place at 111 E 5th Ave organized by @democracyrisingnow #vancouver #hootsuite #abolishice
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January 30, 2026 at 4:08 PM
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There will be two protests today against B.C.-based companies who are doing business with ICE. The first at Hootsuite's HQ in Mount Pleasant starting at 3:00; the second in front of the Pattison Group's office downtown.
January 30, 2026 at 4:05 PM
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Jim Obergefell–the name you know from the SCOTUS case on LGBTQ+ marriage–has penned a hell of an editorial about the political battle over LGBTQ+ books in Ohio libraries.

www.cleveland.com/opinion/2026...
Hiding our history is wrong — and un-American: Jim Obergefell
Requiring libraries to put “material related to sexual orientation or gender identity or expression” out of sight of anyone under the age of 18 ignores the reality of human diversity. If the Ohio legi...
www.cleveland.com
January 30, 2026 at 1:38 PM
Here are Alberta's banned book lists (that we weren't allowed to see). Thanks @readtheorchard.org
#abed #bannedbooks
January 29, 2026 at 4:53 PM
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Frog and Toad looked into a mirror.

“We look brave,” said Frog.

“Yes, but are we?” asked Toad.
January 28, 2026 at 2:37 AM
Edmonton school district spent $43,000 to hire 11 teachers for a special summer book banning project: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
#abed #bookbans
New details show vigorous, pricey process to identify explicit books in Edmonton schools | CBC Accessibility
The 329 pages of records, obtained by CBC News, reveal that 11 teachers were hired by Edmonton Public Schools for a four-week summer project to review books for sexually explicit content, at a cost of...
www.cbc.ca
January 27, 2026 at 10:31 PM
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As part of its legal work challenging book bans, PEN America surveyed authors about the financial toll of literary censorship. Many told us that they’ve lost out on crucial sales and speaking engagements because of them. Read more: https://pen.org/steep-price-for-book-bans/
Authors and Illustrators Are Paying a Steep Price for Book Bans
"Book banning is also connected to a larger suspicion of public education, the defunding of which also impacts my ability to earn a living."
pen.org
January 27, 2026 at 7:33 PM
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If you, like me, think it's absolutely insane and unacceptable that a Canadian company is supplying the Gestapo with vehicles, find your MP here and send them an email and ask them what they plan to do about it.

www.ourcommons.ca/members/en
ICE ordering fleet of 20 armoured vehicles from Canadian firm | CBC News
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement earmarked millions of dollars for a bulk order for 20 armoured vehicles from Canadian defence manufacturer Roshel that are built to resist bullets and bomb bla...
www.cbc.ca
January 26, 2026 at 5:54 PM
Here is the secret list of books banned by Calgary schools. Kudos to the folks who managed to get access to this and make it public. #abed
www.instagram.com/p/DT4RuX8kVf...
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January 26, 2026 at 3:11 PM
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I've reached out to all Canadian companies listed here to ask if they intend to continue working with ICE:

Hootsuite
Roshel
Garda
Jim Pattison Developments

I've also reached out to @anitaoakvilleeast.bsky.social's team for comment on export permits for Canadian sale of armoured vehicles to ICE.
Drop the names of any Canadian companies you’ve seen working with ICE in the comments.

I’m aware of Gardaworld, Roshel, Hootsuite.

Would love to gather any and all other names.
January 25, 2026 at 10:01 PM
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Hey @globalnews.ca, this is an irresponsible and dangerous headline choice. Have you watched the video? If so, why would you platform a quote containing clear disinformation, without context? Fix it.
Man killed by U.S. Border Patrol agent in Minneapolis was armed, ‘violently resisted,’ commander says | Watch News Videos Online
Watch Man killed by U.S. Border Patrol agent in Minneapolis was armed, ‘violently resisted,’ commander says Video Online, on GlobalNews.ca
globalnews.ca
January 25, 2026 at 5:25 PM
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Drop the names of any Canadian companies you’ve seen working with ICE in the comments.

I’m aware of Gardaworld, Roshel, Hootsuite.

Would love to gather any and all other names.
January 24, 2026 at 9:32 PM
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Tomorrow’s front page of the Minnesota Star Tribune: Jan. 23, 2026
January 22, 2026 at 11:19 PM