Yvonne Lam
@yvonnelam.bsky.social
About 📚, 📚+🎨, 🧣 & 🏀
book designer + art direction @ Scholastic Canada
Instagram @yvonnelamdesign
book designer + art direction @ Scholastic Canada
Instagram @yvonnelamdesign
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Great new #Halloween bk of CDN ghost stories. HAUNTED CANADA GRAPHIC NOVEL VOL 2: FOUR MORE TERRIFYING TALES by @joelasutherland.bsky.social illus by @mikeseriously.bsky.social @salisketch.bsky.social Maya McKibbin, Hannah Barrett (ScholasticCDA) canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/10/haun...
October 29, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Great new #Halloween bk of CDN ghost stories. HAUNTED CANADA GRAPHIC NOVEL VOL 2: FOUR MORE TERRIFYING TALES by @joelasutherland.bsky.social illus by @mikeseriously.bsky.social @salisketch.bsky.social Maya McKibbin, Hannah Barrett (ScholasticCDA) canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/10/haun...
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New on #Bibliovideo: Join author Kern Carter and CCBC intern Tatiana Huong for an in-depth conversation about writing for young people including developing your craft, traditional vs. self-publishing, marketing yourself, and finding your own path as a writer.
Watch: youtu.be/mtpDeX0P6FM
Watch: youtu.be/mtpDeX0P6FM
Writing for Young People: An interview with Kern Carter
YouTube video by Bibliovideo
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July 9, 2025 at 4:33 PM
New on #Bibliovideo: Join author Kern Carter and CCBC intern Tatiana Huong for an in-depth conversation about writing for young people including developing your craft, traditional vs. self-publishing, marketing yourself, and finding your own path as a writer.
Watch: youtu.be/mtpDeX0P6FM
Watch: youtu.be/mtpDeX0P6FM
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🎉 It's official: HAUNTED CANADA: THE GRAPHIC NOVEL has won the @ForestofReading's Yellow Cedar Award! What an honour, and I want to share the congrats with the illustrators (Hannah Barrett, David Bishop, Matt Salisbury & Jenn Woodall) and my publisher, Scholastic Canada. Woo hoo! 🎉
May 15, 2025 at 4:42 PM
🎉 It's official: HAUNTED CANADA: THE GRAPHIC NOVEL has won the @ForestofReading's Yellow Cedar Award! What an honour, and I want to share the congrats with the illustrators (Hannah Barrett, David Bishop, Matt Salisbury & Jenn Woodall) and my publisher, Scholastic Canada. Woo hoo! 🎉
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A reminder to Canadian authors: registration for the Public Lending Right Program (PLR) closes May 1. #CanLit
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The Public Lending Right (PLR) Program
It pays to have your books in Canada’s libraries! Learn more about the Public Lending Right Program
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April 22, 2025 at 2:07 PM
A reminder to Canadian authors: registration for the Public Lending Right Program (PLR) closes May 1. #CanLit
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Did you know… April 26th is Canadian Independent Bookstore Day?
Starting Thursday you can get both Toronto Indie Bookstore Maps! Designed by @chrisshapedghost.bsky.social to help you plan your bookstore crawl.
Swag bags, raffle, and a @libro.fm GOLDEN TICKET all available April 26th! Save the date
Starting Thursday you can get both Toronto Indie Bookstore Maps! Designed by @chrisshapedghost.bsky.social to help you plan your bookstore crawl.
Swag bags, raffle, and a @libro.fm GOLDEN TICKET all available April 26th! Save the date
April 8, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Did you know… April 26th is Canadian Independent Bookstore Day?
Starting Thursday you can get both Toronto Indie Bookstore Maps! Designed by @chrisshapedghost.bsky.social to help you plan your bookstore crawl.
Swag bags, raffle, and a @libro.fm GOLDEN TICKET all available April 26th! Save the date
Starting Thursday you can get both Toronto Indie Bookstore Maps! Designed by @chrisshapedghost.bsky.social to help you plan your bookstore crawl.
Swag bags, raffle, and a @libro.fm GOLDEN TICKET all available April 26th! Save the date
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Mister Rogers never misses
January 2, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Mister Rogers never misses
Thanks so much for all the replies! Love seeing everyone work and recommendations :)
Looking for a resource/insight into finding a network of freelance #colourist #letterers for graphic novels projects in the #kidlit space!
Please respond with recommendations, samples of your own work or communities to look into! Bonus if they are Canadian! Thank you! (no dms please)
Please respond with recommendations, samples of your own work or communities to look into! Bonus if they are Canadian! Thank you! (no dms please)
March 27, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Thanks so much for all the replies! Love seeing everyone work and recommendations :)
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Indie booksellers are already struggling & U.S./Canada tariff war could be disastrous for 🇨🇦indie bkstores.
Canadian bksellers have joined forces to ask govt to exempt BOOKS from the 25% counter-tariffs scheduled to start April 2nd (source: Publishers Weekly). #BookSky
youtu.be/sIwVgMYLlXo...
Canadian bksellers have joined forces to ask govt to exempt BOOKS from the 25% counter-tariffs scheduled to start April 2nd (source: Publishers Weekly). #BookSky
youtu.be/sIwVgMYLlXo...
Impact of retaliatory tariffs on indie bookstores
YouTube video by CTV News
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March 26, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Indie booksellers are already struggling & U.S./Canada tariff war could be disastrous for 🇨🇦indie bkstores.
Canadian bksellers have joined forces to ask govt to exempt BOOKS from the 25% counter-tariffs scheduled to start April 2nd (source: Publishers Weekly). #BookSky
youtu.be/sIwVgMYLlXo...
Canadian bksellers have joined forces to ask govt to exempt BOOKS from the 25% counter-tariffs scheduled to start April 2nd (source: Publishers Weekly). #BookSky
youtu.be/sIwVgMYLlXo...
Looking for a resource/insight into finding a network of freelance #colourist #letterers for graphic novels projects in the #kidlit space!
Please respond with recommendations, samples of your own work or communities to look into! Bonus if they are Canadian! Thank you! (no dms please)
Please respond with recommendations, samples of your own work or communities to look into! Bonus if they are Canadian! Thank you! (no dms please)
March 26, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Looking for a resource/insight into finding a network of freelance #colourist #letterers for graphic novels projects in the #kidlit space!
Please respond with recommendations, samples of your own work or communities to look into! Bonus if they are Canadian! Thank you! (no dms please)
Please respond with recommendations, samples of your own work or communities to look into! Bonus if they are Canadian! Thank you! (no dms please)
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It's come to my attention that some people believe you can't buy a new book until you've read the books you already have. Let me assure you, as both a lawyer and a writer, that this idea is legally and morally WRONG and BAD. Buy more books.
March 18, 2025 at 2:12 PM
It's come to my attention that some people believe you can't buy a new book until you've read the books you already have. Let me assure you, as both a lawyer and a writer, that this idea is legally and morally WRONG and BAD. Buy more books.
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I should make a nicer post with a graphic for this, but before I forget - if anyone wants me for virtual presentations for #AAPI Heritage Month (US) or Asian Heritage Month (CAN) this year, I do have availability!
Pls DM or send me an email if interested!
#kidlit #edusky #libsky #canlit
Pls DM or send me an email if interested!
#kidlit #edusky #libsky #canlit
February 25, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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“I just want to confirm you’re happy with the 6.9% property tax increase?” Burnside asks Chow.
“No one is ever happy when we’re asking people to pay more, but at this point we have to fix the city, because we’ve had many years of not investing,” says the mayor.
“No one is ever happy when we’re asking people to pay more, but at this point we have to fix the city, because we’ve had many years of not investing,” says the mayor.
February 11, 2025 at 4:39 PM
“I just want to confirm you’re happy with the 6.9% property tax increase?” Burnside asks Chow.
“No one is ever happy when we’re asking people to pay more, but at this point we have to fix the city, because we’ve had many years of not investing,” says the mayor.
“No one is ever happy when we’re asking people to pay more, but at this point we have to fix the city, because we’ve had many years of not investing,” says the mayor.
This is truly incredible! @torontoraptor.bsky.social please join the Trailblazers in bringing basketball to all fans.
this haptic display absolutely rocks. basketball is for everyone.
February 7, 2025 at 4:06 PM
This is truly incredible! @torontoraptor.bsky.social please join the Trailblazers in bringing basketball to all fans.
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Sixteen (yes, sixteen!) Canadian books were included on the ALA's 2025 Rainbow Book List. The annual list highlights books with significant and authentic 2SLGBTQTIA+ representation recommended for young readers. #BookSky
Details: bit.ly/4gvTRpo
Details: bit.ly/4gvTRpo
The 2025 Rainbow Book List features 16 Canadian titles
Sixteen Canadian titles have been selected for inclusion on the 2025 Rainbow Book List. Created by the Rainbow Book List Committee of the Rainbow Round Table of the American Library Association, the l...
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February 6, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Sixteen (yes, sixteen!) Canadian books were included on the ALA's 2025 Rainbow Book List. The annual list highlights books with significant and authentic 2SLGBTQTIA+ representation recommended for young readers. #BookSky
Details: bit.ly/4gvTRpo
Details: bit.ly/4gvTRpo
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Hey #kidlit illustrators, I'm looking for an artist who can conjure hilariously expressive animals with commercial appeal for a character-driven picture book that's packed with dialogue and action.
Respond here with images and a link to your folio.
Please no DMs. Agents are welcome to email. 💙❤️
Respond here with images and a link to your folio.
Please no DMs. Agents are welcome to email. 💙❤️
January 21, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Hey #kidlit illustrators, I'm looking for an artist who can conjure hilariously expressive animals with commercial appeal for a character-driven picture book that's packed with dialogue and action.
Respond here with images and a link to your folio.
Please no DMs. Agents are welcome to email. 💙❤️
Respond here with images and a link to your folio.
Please no DMs. Agents are welcome to email. 💙❤️
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Please enjoy my cartoon for Wednesday's Toronto Star
January 14, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Please enjoy my cartoon for Wednesday's Toronto Star
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Welcome to 2025! Are you setting a reading goal or making a book-themed resolution? Do a little good and have a little fun by participating in our 2025 "Do-Good" Book Bingo. Each square includes a challenge that supports Canadian book creators. Happy reading!
January 6, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Welcome to 2025! Are you setting a reading goal or making a book-themed resolution? Do a little good and have a little fun by participating in our 2025 "Do-Good" Book Bingo. Each square includes a challenge that supports Canadian book creators. Happy reading!
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Reminder: If you're an Ontario comics creator, we want to help fund your work!
Deadline to apply: January 15th, 2025, 1pm ET.
Grant amounts $1,500-$5,000.
Full criteria and application info:
www.torontocomics.com/post/grants-...
Deadline to apply: January 15th, 2025, 1pm ET.
Grant amounts $1,500-$5,000.
Full criteria and application info:
www.torontocomics.com/post/grants-...
January 5, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Reminder: If you're an Ontario comics creator, we want to help fund your work!
Deadline to apply: January 15th, 2025, 1pm ET.
Grant amounts $1,500-$5,000.
Full criteria and application info:
www.torontocomics.com/post/grants-...
Deadline to apply: January 15th, 2025, 1pm ET.
Grant amounts $1,500-$5,000.
Full criteria and application info:
www.torontocomics.com/post/grants-...
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Your occasional reminder that if you are a creative, or work in an industry which relies upon selling your services, you need to put your website in your bio.
December 9, 2024 at 9:25 PM
Your occasional reminder that if you are a creative, or work in an industry which relies upon selling your services, you need to put your website in your bio.
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Calling freelance illustrators who have been paid for work: pls take a few mins to answer an anon 7-question (multiple choice) survey re: how you found paying work? illustrator-promo.paperform.co
Researching for my #SCBWI wkshop at #scbwiNY25 + will share aggregate results publicly.
Thank you!
Researching for my #SCBWI wkshop at #scbwiNY25 + will share aggregate results publicly.
Thank you!
December 2, 2024 at 3:13 PM
Calling freelance illustrators who have been paid for work: pls take a few mins to answer an anon 7-question (multiple choice) survey re: how you found paying work? illustrator-promo.paperform.co
Researching for my #SCBWI wkshop at #scbwiNY25 + will share aggregate results publicly.
Thank you!
Researching for my #SCBWI wkshop at #scbwiNY25 + will share aggregate results publicly.
Thank you!
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When my 12yo twins started reading less because of middle school vibes I installed the Libby app on their phones, connected it to all three NYC library systems, and bought them a subscription to Shonen Jump.
They have since read hundreds of manga—HUNDREDS.
Place books wherever they are.
They have since read hundreds of manga—HUNDREDS.
Place books wherever they are.
November 18, 2024 at 10:50 PM
When my 12yo twins started reading less because of middle school vibes I installed the Libby app on their phones, connected it to all three NYC library systems, and bought them a subscription to Shonen Jump.
They have since read hundreds of manga—HUNDREDS.
Place books wherever they are.
They have since read hundreds of manga—HUNDREDS.
Place books wherever they are.
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Delighted to announce that my next #KidLitAMA Guest is Scholastic executive art director @brianlarossa.com! Save the date: Fri. May 31st, 2024, 1-2 pm ET. Find out more info about Brian's KidLit AMA here.
Note: BL is not doing indiv art or portfolio critiques. cont'd 👇🏼
Note: BL is not doing indiv art or portfolio critiques. cont'd 👇🏼
May 13, 2024 at 1:28 PM
Delighted to announce that my next #KidLitAMA Guest is Scholastic executive art director @brianlarossa.com! Save the date: Fri. May 31st, 2024, 1-2 pm ET. Find out more info about Brian's KidLit AMA here.
Note: BL is not doing indiv art or portfolio critiques. cont'd 👇🏼
Note: BL is not doing indiv art or portfolio critiques. cont'd 👇🏼
✨Still My Tessa✨
Excited that this sweet project is out in the world, officially!
✏️ by Sylv Chiang
🎨 by Mathias Ball
Excited that this sweet project is out in the world, officially!
✏️ by Sylv Chiang
🎨 by Mathias Ball
Yvonne Lam on Instagram: "✨Still My Tessa✨
I am so proud to have been able to contribute to thi...
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January 3, 2024 at 9:36 PM
✨Still My Tessa✨
Excited that this sweet project is out in the world, officially!
✏️ by Sylv Chiang
🎨 by Mathias Ball
Excited that this sweet project is out in the world, officially!
✏️ by Sylv Chiang
🎨 by Mathias Ball
This is not okay. Children need to see themselves and their communities reflected in the world and in the art they enjoy.
#freedomtoread
#freedomtoread
Access to books with LGBTQ themes restricted by Ontario’s Waterloo Catholic District School Board
Selected to engage students in reading a diverse range of books, writer says these books have been ‘shadow-banned’
www.thestar.com
November 10, 2023 at 10:37 PM
This is not okay. Children need to see themselves and their communities reflected in the world and in the art they enjoy.
#freedomtoread
#freedomtoread
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Every time author-illustrator Wallace Edwards puts out a new #picturebook, it’s a treat for the eyes. PIGS CAN’T FLY from Scholastic Canada is no less than incredible in its art and messaging about the possibility in the impossible. ❤️🇨🇦📚 canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2023/10/pigs...
October 31, 2023 at 2:31 AM
Every time author-illustrator Wallace Edwards puts out a new #picturebook, it’s a treat for the eyes. PIGS CAN’T FLY from Scholastic Canada is no less than incredible in its art and messaging about the possibility in the impossible. ❤️🇨🇦📚 canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2023/10/pigs...