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The Canadian Society of Children’s Authors, Illustrators and Performers (CANSCAIP), founded in 1977, is a national membership organization, a not-for-profit national arts service organization, and a registered charitable organization.
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The November 20 deadline for the News Roundup in the CANSCAIP NEWS Winter 2025 edition is fast approaching.

Details on how to send in your news was sent in today's member's & friends emails.
The November 20 deadline for the News Roundup in the CANSCAIP NEWS Winter 2025 edition is fast approaching. If you’ve already sent in your news, thank you! If you haven’t yet, don’t miss your opportunity to tell CANSCAIPers what you’ve been doing. Details on how to send in your news was sent in today's member's & friends emails.
November 13, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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CANSCAIP Monthly Membership Meeting
Wed Nov 12
7pm ET

Elly Barlin Daniels
Olivia Daniels
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CANSCAIP Monthly Membership Meeting Wed Nov 12 7pm ET Elly Barlin Daniels Olivia Daniels @lenacoakley.bsky.social #CANSCAIP
November 11, 2025 at 6:37 PM
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PYI RECORDED registration open until November 30!

Watch your PYI recordings until January 31!

$150 CANSCAIP Members & Friends | $175 non-members

Register today: www.canscaip.org/event-6251775

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PYI RECORDED registration open until November 30! Watch your PYI recordings until January 31! $150 CANSCAIP Members & Friends | $175 non-members Select any four sessions - you also get the two keynotes. Many of the sessions had handouts, and you'll get those too. Want more than four? Order additional sessions for $10. Links to the recordings are sent a few days after registering. View the recordings as often as you like until January 31. Register today: https://www.canscaip.org/event-6251775 #PYI2025
November 11, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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Updated graphic for the next Monthly Membership Meeting - Join Elly Barlin-Daniels Olivia Daniels and @lenacoakley.bsky.social
Updated graphic for the next Monthly Membership Meeting - Join Elly Barlin-Daniels Olivia Daniels and @lenacoakley.bsky.social
November 7, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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Join CANSCAIP as a Member or a Friend!

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Join CANSCAIP as a Member or a Friend! #CANSCAIP
November 5, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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Monthly Membership Meeting - register now!
PANEL: Elly Barlin-Daniels, Olivia Daniels, Lena Coakley
Wednesday November 11
7pm ET

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Monthly Membership Meeting - register now! PANEL: Lena Coakley’s middle grade novel, Wicked Nix, was adapted into a stage play by Paula Wing, which premiered at Toronto’s Young People’s Theatre in spring 2025. Lena will discuss what has to change, and what an author needs to give up, in order to convert their work into a whole new medium. Mother-daughter duo Elly Barlin-Daniels and Olivia Daniels developed the musical Playground based on the catalogue of children’s singer-songwriter Jack Grunsky. Elly and Olivia will talk about the unique process of crafting a story around existing songs, and share their experience of its debut at the 2025 Toronto Fringe Festival.
November 5, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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CANSCAIP is congratulates the winners and finalists of the 2025 Writing for Children Competition.

The next Writing for Children Competition will open in March 2026.

Thank you to the CANSCAIP Members who volunteered as readers and jurors

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CANSCAIP is congratulates the winners and finalists of the 2025 Writing for Children Competition. Each of the winners receives $500. The entries of the winners and finalists are sent for consideration to Annick Press, Kids Can Press, and Scholastic Canada. The next Writing for Children Competition will open in March 2026. PICTURE BOOK WINNER: A Bus for Placid Street – MJ Malleck WINNER: I Love the Pond – Jess Woolford FINALIST: Far, Far, But Near – Sambriddhi Nepal FINALIST: Waste Not, Taste Lots! How Kids Save Food Globally – Jen Schimmens MIDDLE GRADE WINNER: The Timekeeper's Apprentice – Laurie Lascos FINALIST: Carnival of Animals – Trevor Copp FINALIST: How to Classify a Ghost – Madelaine Wong YOUNG ADULT WINNER: Catch and Release – Laura-Lee Desautels FINALIST: Roadkill – Jane Parker FINALIST: Dirt Magic – Derek Wagner Thank you to the CANSCAIP Members who volunteered as readers and jurors #CANSCAIP
October 31, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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CANSCAIP is delighted to announce the launch of an exciting new initiative: No-Homework Online Critique Groups: Picture Books Edition.

This a free event for CANSCAIP Friends and Members. Registration is limited to 35.

Sat Nov 8
12–2:30pm ET

Registration link in CANSCAIP email sent today
CANSCAIP is delighted to announce the launch of an exciting new initiative: No-Homework Online Critique Groups: Picture Books Edition. This a free event for CANSCAIP Friends and Members. For this initial event, registration is limited to 35. Saturday November 8 12–2:30pm ET Registration link in CANSCAIP email sent today
October 28, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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Thank you to our speakers, publishing experts, and especially our volunteers—your dedication and countless hours made PYI a meaningful and enriching experience for all.

What's your fav part of #PYI2025?
Thank you to our speakers, publishing experts, and especially our volunteers—your dedication and countless hours made PYI a meaningful and enriching experience for all. What's your fav part of #PYI2025?
October 25, 2025 at 10:28 PM
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Oct meeting speaker was illustrator Doug Savage.

To access the recordings of all membership meetings, please log into the Members/Friends Section of CANSCAIPS's website.

Nov membership meeting is on Wed Nov 12 and features a Performer Talk with Elly Daniels, Olivia Daniels, and Lena Coakley.
The recording of CANSCAIP's October 2025 Membership meeting is now available for Members and Friends. Our October meeting speaker was illustrator Doug Savage. To access this meeting recording and the recordings of all our membership meetings, please log into the Members/Friends Section of CANSCAIPS's website. Our November membership meeting is on Wednesday, November 12, and features a Performer Talk with Elly Daniels, Olivia Daniels, and Lena Coakley.
October 17, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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Plan your #PYI2025 weekend!

Check your email for full info on social events
Schedule is available to save or print at canscaip.org
Closest TTC subway stations are Dundas and/or Queen - or find paid parking nearby.
October 17, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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There is still time to join #PYI2025!

Register for in-person or recorded sessions: canscaip.org/PYI-Conference

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There is still time to join #PYI2025! Register for in-person or recorded sessions: https://canscaip.org/PYI-Conference #CANSCAIP
October 17, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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Did you know? CANSCAIP has 2 membership levels!

Members: traditionally published authors/illustrators & professional performers for kids/teens
Friends: unpublished, self-published & aspiring creators

Join here 👉 canscaip.org/MemberApplic...

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Did you know? CANSCAIP has 2 membership levels! Members: traditionally published authors/illustrators & professional performers for kids/teens Friends: unpublished, self-published & aspiring creators Join here 👉 https://canscaip.org/MemberApplication #CANSCAIP
October 17, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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PYI Presents:

Jean E. Pendziwol

If You Go Down to the Woods Today...

Breathing Life into Setting

Register for #PYI2025 today: canscaip.org/PYI-Conference

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PYI Presents: Jean E. Pendziwol If You Go Down to the Woods Today... Breathing Life into Setting It’s no surprise that the natural world has an abundance of stories to tell if we adopt a practice of observing. Let's explore how we can incorporate setting so that it becomes integral to every aspect of a story and play with practical ways to evoke place through description so it transports the reader. Register for #PYI2025 today: https://canscaip.org/PYI-Conference
October 17, 2025 at 12:51 PM
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Don't miss Heather Smith presenting at #PYI!

No Risk, No Story:

Pushing the Boundaries in Your Writing Practice

Register: www.canscaip.org/event-6247741

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Don't miss Heather Smith presenting at #PYI! No Risk, No Story: Pushing the Boundaries in Your Writing Practice To be a writer is to be brave. We often toy with the idea of moving our story in a risky direction only to find reasons to back out. In this session we'll learn how to push ourselves out of our comfort zones. Whether it's a picture book, middle grade or young adult novel, we'll explore how, where, when, and why to pack a literary punch. Register: https://www.canscaip.org/event-6247741 #CANSCAIP
October 9, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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Monthly Membership Meeting REMINDER

WED OCT 8
MEETING TIME ZONES

PT 4pm | MT 5pm | CT 6pm | ET 7pm | AT 8pm | NL 8:30pm

Doug Savage
Three Times that Comics Changed My Life

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Monthly Membership Meeting REMINDER WED OCT 8 MEETING TIME ZONES PT 4pm | MT 5pm | CT 6pm | ET 7pm | AT 8pm | NL 8:30pm Doug Savage Three Times that Comics Changed My Life Doug Savage talks about how he became a cartoonist, how he became a published author of graphic novels for kids, and how he continues to push himself in new artistic directions. Along the way, he’ll talk about his process, what inspires him, and the six secrets to success in creativity. #CANSCAIP
October 7, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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Don't Miss Kelly Collier and Naseem Hrab present "Working apart, creating together: How authors and illustrators can collaborate effectively."

Attend #PYI in person or sign up for the recordings: canscaip.org/PYI-Conference

In person: Saturday, October 25, 2025 in Toronto

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Don't Miss Kelly Collier and Naseem Hrab present "Working apart, creating together: How authors and illustrators can collaborate effectively." Attend #PYI in person or sign up for the recordings: https://canscaip.org/PYI-Conference In person: Saturday, October 25, 2025 9:00 am to 5:00 pm 209 Victoria Street, Toronto #CANSCAIP
October 6, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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NEXT CANSCAIP MEETING
Wed Oct 8th
MEETING TIME ZONES
PT 4pm | MT 5pm | CT 6pm | ET 7pm | AT 8pm | NL 8:30pm
Guest speaker: Doug Savage, Illustrator
TOPIC: Three Times that Comics Changed My Life
DOUG SAVAGE
NEXT CANSCAIP MEETING Wed Oct 8th MEETING TIME ZONES PT 4pm | MT 5pm | CT 6pm | ET 7pm | AT 8pm | NL 8:30pm Guest speaker: Doug Savage, Illustrator TOPIC: Three Times that Comics Changed My Life DOUG SAVAGE
October 1, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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Shortlist for 2025 Writing for Children Competition announced via email to members and friends today.

Finalists and winners announced in October.

Written evaluations of entries sent in November.

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Shortlist for 2025 Writing for Children Competition announced via email to members and friends today. Finalists and winners announced in October. Written evaluations of entries sent in November. #CANSCAIP
September 30, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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Please share:

The last day to book One-to-Ones or hotel rooms is Friday October 3!

Register today: www.canscaip.org/event-6247741

#PYI2025 #CANSCAIP
Please share: The last day to book One-to-Ones or hotel rooms is Friday October 3! Register today: https://www.canscaip.org/event-6247741 #PYI2025 #CANSCAIP
September 29, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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Have you registered for #PYI2025 yet?

You are welcome to join us for this inspiring day of craft, business, and networking.

Register today: www.canscaip.org/PYI-Conference

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Have you registered for #PYI2025 yet? You are welcome to join us for this inspiring day of craft, business, and networking. Register today: https://www.canscaip.org/PYI-Conference #CANSCAIP
September 29, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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PYI Saturday October 25

Don't miss: Lorna Schultz Nicholson presenting Writing Action!

Register today: canscaip.org/PYI-Conference

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PYI Saturday October 25 Don't miss: Lorna Schultz Nicholson presenting Writing Action! Register today: https://canscaip.org/PYI-Conference #PYI2025
September 26, 2025 at 3:37 PM
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The recording of CANSCAIP's September 2025 Membership meeting is now available for Members and Friends - check the website.

Our September meeting speaker was editor Peter Phillips of Tundra Book Group.

Our October membership meeting is on Oct 8 - speaker is illustrator Doug Savage.

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September 23, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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Please join us at our
ONLINE WRITING RETREAT Fall Edition

Saturday, September 20, 2025

PT 8am–6pm | MT 9am–7pm | CT 10am–8pm | ET 11am–9pm
AT 12pm–10pm | NT 12:30pm–10:30pm

Register: www.canscaip.org/event-6332271

#CANSCAIP #CanKidLit
Please join us at our ONLINE WRITING RETREAT Fall Edition Saturday, September 20, 2025 PT 8am–6pm | MT 9am–7pm | CT 10am–8pm | ET 11am–9pm AT 12pm–10pm | NT 12:30pm–10:30pm Register: https://www.canscaip.org/event-6332271 #CANSCAIP #CanKidLit
September 19, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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Don't miss Julien Chung's presenation on From Concept to Composition: The Power of Graphic Design in Illustration

PYI In Person Sat Oct 25 in Toronto or you can register for the recordings -> www.canscaip.org/PYI-Conference

#PYI2025
Don't miss Julien Chung's presenation on From Concept to Composition: The Power of Graphic Design in Illustration PYI In Person Sat Oct 25 in Toronto or you can register for the recordings -> https://www.canscaip.org/PYI-Conference
September 12, 2025 at 3:58 PM