Carol Matas
@carolmatas.bsky.social
48 books, mostly novels for #MG or #YA. #Holocaust, #Historical #Fantasy #Paranormal #PB
#SCBWI #CANSCAIP #TWUC #PEN #KIDLIT
https://carolmatas.com
#SCBWI #CANSCAIP #TWUC #PEN #KIDLIT
https://carolmatas.com
New fall books for young people!
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November 18, 2025 at 8:35 PM
New fall books for young people!
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Reminder. Book launch Nov 10! Must register in advance. Hope to see you there. #HolocaustEducation #Kidlit #ScholasticCanada
November 10, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Reminder. Book launch Nov 10! Must register in advance. Hope to see you there. #HolocaustEducation #Kidlit #ScholasticCanada
A Storm Unleashed has its first review in.
calgaryherald.com/entertainmen...
A Children's Book Pick for Nov. "This historical fiction of bravery in the times of Nazi terror is an important read." #kidlit #Holocaust #Historicalfiction #dogs #HolocaustEducation #MGfiction
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A Children's Book Pick for Nov. "This historical fiction of bravery in the times of Nazi terror is an important read." #kidlit #Holocaust #Historicalfiction #dogs #HolocaustEducation #MGfiction
November 2, 2025 at 7:56 PM
A Storm Unleashed has its first review in.
calgaryherald.com/entertainmen...
A Children's Book Pick for Nov. "This historical fiction of bravery in the times of Nazi terror is an important read." #kidlit #Holocaust #Historicalfiction #dogs #HolocaustEducation #MGfiction
calgaryherald.com/entertainmen...
A Children's Book Pick for Nov. "This historical fiction of bravery in the times of Nazi terror is an important read." #kidlit #Holocaust #Historicalfiction #dogs #HolocaustEducation #MGfiction
Absolutely over the moon with a review from the Jewish Book Council for Kai and the Golem. The reviewer understood exactly what I was trying to achieve with the book. Also best compliment ever: "Children will recognize themselves in Kai." #Kidlit #Picturebook #KarBen
October 28, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Absolutely over the moon with a review from the Jewish Book Council for Kai and the Golem. The reviewer understood exactly what I was trying to achieve with the book. Also best compliment ever: "Children will recognize themselves in Kai." #Kidlit #Picturebook #KarBen
October 27, 2025 at 2:15 PM
I was thrilled to present A Storm Unleashed to teachers at the Manitoba Social Sciences Association Conference on October 24. We had two sold out sessions. I was so fortunate to do the sessions with Kelly Hiebert, a Holocaust education scholar. #HolocaustEd #Berlin1935 #Middlegrade #Kidlit
October 26, 2025 at 6:29 PM
I was thrilled to present A Storm Unleashed to teachers at the Manitoba Social Sciences Association Conference on October 24. We had two sold out sessions. I was so fortunate to do the sessions with Kelly Hiebert, a Holocaust education scholar. #HolocaustEd #Berlin1935 #Middlegrade #Kidlit
My new #Holocaust #mg #novel launch.
Berlin, 1935. What was illegal is now legal, including brutality against Hitler's perceived "enemies." #Fascism is now all there is. Mia, her dad and her dog, Max, must try to survive in a world where #hate has been #unleashed. #antisemitism #Canadiankidlit
Berlin, 1935. What was illegal is now legal, including brutality against Hitler's perceived "enemies." #Fascism is now all there is. Mia, her dad and her dog, Max, must try to survive in a world where #hate has been #unleashed. #antisemitism #Canadiankidlit
October 8, 2025 at 8:04 PM
My new #Holocaust #mg #novel launch.
Berlin, 1935. What was illegal is now legal, including brutality against Hitler's perceived "enemies." #Fascism is now all there is. Mia, her dad and her dog, Max, must try to survive in a world where #hate has been #unleashed. #antisemitism #Canadiankidlit
Berlin, 1935. What was illegal is now legal, including brutality against Hitler's perceived "enemies." #Fascism is now all there is. Mia, her dad and her dog, Max, must try to survive in a world where #hate has been #unleashed. #antisemitism #Canadiankidlit
Book Birthday! A STORM UNLEASHED is officially out in the world today. Thank you to Scholastic Canada.
Mia and Max have grown up with love. Now all they can see and feel is hate. What is in store for them? #cndkidlit #antisemitism #scholasticcanada @chaptersindigo.bsky.social @mcnallyrobinson.com
Mia and Max have grown up with love. Now all they can see and feel is hate. What is in store for them? #cndkidlit #antisemitism #scholasticcanada @chaptersindigo.bsky.social @mcnallyrobinson.com
September 16, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Book Birthday! A STORM UNLEASHED is officially out in the world today. Thank you to Scholastic Canada.
Mia and Max have grown up with love. Now all they can see and feel is hate. What is in store for them? #cndkidlit #antisemitism #scholasticcanada @chaptersindigo.bsky.social @mcnallyrobinson.com
Mia and Max have grown up with love. Now all they can see and feel is hate. What is in store for them? #cndkidlit #antisemitism #scholasticcanada @chaptersindigo.bsky.social @mcnallyrobinson.com
Thrilled to be in the company of theses wonderful authors. Check out their new books!
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@suecurrie24.bsky.social,
@reganmacaulay.bsky.social,
@carolmatas.bsky.social,
@jtorrescomics.bsky.social,
@heathermoconnor.bsky.social,
@mfstewart.bsky.social
@parentclub.bsky.social,
@suecurrie24.bsky.social,
@reganmacaulay.bsky.social,
@carolmatas.bsky.social,
@jtorrescomics.bsky.social,
@heathermoconnor.bsky.social,
@mfstewart.bsky.social
September 16, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Thrilled to be in the company of theses wonderful authors. Check out their new books!
@parentclub.bsky.social,
@suecurrie24.bsky.social,
@reganmacaulay.bsky.social,
@carolmatas.bsky.social,
@jtorrescomics.bsky.social,
@heathermoconnor.bsky.social,
@mfstewart.bsky.social
@parentclub.bsky.social,
@suecurrie24.bsky.social,
@reganmacaulay.bsky.social,
@carolmatas.bsky.social,
@jtorrescomics.bsky.social,
@heathermoconnor.bsky.social,
@mfstewart.bsky.social
My books just arrived! Set in 1935 #Berlin, A Storm Unleashed follows Mia and her beloved German Shepherd, Max as Germany turns from #Democracy to #Dictatorship in a few months after Hitler takes power. Pub Sept 16. #ScholasticCanada #Antisemitism #historicalfiction #Middlegradefiction #RobertCarter
September 11, 2025 at 4:11 PM
My books just arrived! Set in 1935 #Berlin, A Storm Unleashed follows Mia and her beloved German Shepherd, Max as Germany turns from #Democracy to #Dictatorship in a few months after Hitler takes power. Pub Sept 16. #ScholasticCanada #Antisemitism #historicalfiction #Middlegradefiction #RobertCarter
My new book has arrived @mcnallyrobinson.com. In 1935 Berlin, Mia and her dog Max find themselves in a world filled with hate. Hitler blames the Jews for everything and Mia's Father is Jewish. Every day becomes more dangerous as #Nazis destroy #democracy in favour of #fascism. #Cankidlit #Canscaip
September 8, 2025 at 10:32 PM
My new book has arrived @mcnallyrobinson.com. In 1935 Berlin, Mia and her dog Max find themselves in a world filled with hate. Hitler blames the Jews for everything and Mia's Father is Jewish. Every day becomes more dangerous as #Nazis destroy #democracy in favour of #fascism. #Cankidlit #Canscaip
Some exciting news about my new book out this fall with Scholastic Canada, A Storm Unleashed.
Scholastic Australia has bought the rights.
From #Democracy to #Dictatorship, Berlin, 1933. #Holocaust
Scholastic Australia has bought the rights.
From #Democracy to #Dictatorship, Berlin, 1933. #Holocaust
June 12, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Some exciting news about my new book out this fall with Scholastic Canada, A Storm Unleashed.
Scholastic Australia has bought the rights.
From #Democracy to #Dictatorship, Berlin, 1933. #Holocaust
Scholastic Australia has bought the rights.
From #Democracy to #Dictatorship, Berlin, 1933. #Holocaust
ZEVI TAKES THE SPOTLIGHT has been chosen by PJ Library as a PJ Our Way Selection. Also I've been awarded the PJ Our Way Grinspoon Jewish Story Award!
I am delighted that Zevi will be sent to Jewish families all over North America - for free! From The Harold Grinspoon Foundation. #Kidlit #mglit
I am delighted that Zevi will be sent to Jewish families all over North America - for free! From The Harold Grinspoon Foundation. #Kidlit #mglit
May 25, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Western Canada Jewish Book Awards has nominated Zevi Takes the Spotlight. #kidlit #paranormal #mystery
THE DIAMOND FOUNDATION PRIZE FOR CHILDREN/YOUTH
CAROL MATAS - Zevi Takes the Spotlight
ELLEN SCHWARTZ - Friends to the Rescue
PAUL SHORE & DEBORAH KATZ HENRIQUEZ - Steve and Eve Save the Planet
THE DIAMOND FOUNDATION PRIZE FOR CHILDREN/YOUTH
CAROL MATAS - Zevi Takes the Spotlight
ELLEN SCHWARTZ - Friends to the Rescue
PAUL SHORE & DEBORAH KATZ HENRIQUEZ - Steve and Eve Save the Planet
May 1, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Western Canada Jewish Book Awards has nominated Zevi Takes the Spotlight. #kidlit #paranormal #mystery
THE DIAMOND FOUNDATION PRIZE FOR CHILDREN/YOUTH
CAROL MATAS - Zevi Takes the Spotlight
ELLEN SCHWARTZ - Friends to the Rescue
PAUL SHORE & DEBORAH KATZ HENRIQUEZ - Steve and Eve Save the Planet
THE DIAMOND FOUNDATION PRIZE FOR CHILDREN/YOUTH
CAROL MATAS - Zevi Takes the Spotlight
ELLEN SCHWARTZ - Friends to the Rescue
PAUL SHORE & DEBORAH KATZ HENRIQUEZ - Steve and Eve Save the Planet
A Storm Unleashed, will be out this fall with #Scholastic Canada. Set in 1933-35 Berlin, it is the story of Mia and her beloved dog Max . It chronicles Germany’s rapid descent into #fascism and the unleashing of a rising storm of hatred against the Jews and Hitler’s “enemies.” #kidlit #Holocaust
April 27, 2025 at 9:01 PM
A Storm Unleashed, will be out this fall with #Scholastic Canada. Set in 1933-35 Berlin, it is the story of Mia and her beloved dog Max . It chronicles Germany’s rapid descent into #fascism and the unleashing of a rising storm of hatred against the Jews and Hitler’s “enemies.” #kidlit #Holocaust
Welcome home #Canada geese! I love you!! Sorry to say when you go south in the fall, word is you will be tagged at the border. Maybe stay put if you can! 💕🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
March 25, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Welcome home #Canada geese! I love you!! Sorry to say when you go south in the fall, word is you will be tagged at the border. Maybe stay put if you can! 💕🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
Looking for a great book by some amazing #Canadian #authors? Buy a Canadian book today. This heartwarming story won't disappoint! @friedawishinsky.bsky.social and Ruth Ohi! #Ireadcanadian #kidlit
March 5, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Looking for a great book by some amazing #Canadian #authors? Buy a Canadian book today. This heartwarming story won't disappoint! @friedawishinsky.bsky.social and Ruth Ohi! #Ireadcanadian #kidlit
Today is #BuyCanadian day. Zevi Takes the Spotlight is set in #Vancouver and is published by @orcabook.bsky.social a #Canadian #publisher and written by a #Manitoba #Children'sbook #author, me. Buy a Canadian book today! Fred and Marjorie written @deborahkerbel.com by @owlkids.bsky.social #kidlit
March 4, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Today is #BuyCanadian day. Zevi Takes the Spotlight is set in #Vancouver and is published by @orcabook.bsky.social a #Canadian #publisher and written by a #Manitoba #Children'sbook #author, me. Buy a Canadian book today! Fred and Marjorie written @deborahkerbel.com by @owlkids.bsky.social #kidlit
I have a cover reveal!
Kai and the Golem, illustrated by Elisa Vavouri.
Releasing this fall with Kar Ben Publishers. Available now for preorder.
#KidLit #Picturebook #Booksky #librarian #schoollibrary #kidlitart #Childrensbooks #Jewishkidlit #MGLIt
Kai and the Golem, illustrated by Elisa Vavouri.
Releasing this fall with Kar Ben Publishers. Available now for preorder.
#KidLit #Picturebook #Booksky #librarian #schoollibrary #kidlitart #Childrensbooks #Jewishkidlit #MGLIt
February 17, 2025 at 7:40 PM
I have a cover reveal!
Kai and the Golem, illustrated by Elisa Vavouri.
Releasing this fall with Kar Ben Publishers. Available now for preorder.
#KidLit #Picturebook #Booksky #librarian #schoollibrary #kidlitart #Childrensbooks #Jewishkidlit #MGLIt
Kai and the Golem, illustrated by Elisa Vavouri.
Releasing this fall with Kar Ben Publishers. Available now for preorder.
#KidLit #Picturebook #Booksky #librarian #schoollibrary #kidlitart #Childrensbooks #Jewishkidlit #MGLIt
Thrilled, Delighted, Honoured to be in the The Canadian Children's Book Centre Best Books for Kids and Teens 2024, for Zevi Takes the Spotlight, in the Middle Years Fiction Category, (Hi/Lo). @kidsbookcentre.bsky.social @orcabook.bsky.social #kidlit #middlegradefiction #mystery #booksky #books
December 10, 2024 at 11:12 PM
Thrilled, Delighted, Honoured to be in the The Canadian Children's Book Centre Best Books for Kids and Teens 2024, for Zevi Takes the Spotlight, in the Middle Years Fiction Category, (Hi/Lo). @kidsbookcentre.bsky.social @orcabook.bsky.social #kidlit #middlegradefiction #mystery #booksky #books
Was thrilled to be a guest on @deborahkalb.bsky.social blog! We talked about #writing, #middlegrade, #Psychic stuff, and #Kidlit. Check it out! And a big thank you to Deborah for hosting me and Zevi Takes the Spotlight.
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December 2, 2024 at 6:34 PM
Was thrilled to be a guest on @deborahkalb.bsky.social blog! We talked about #writing, #middlegrade, #Psychic stuff, and #Kidlit. Check it out! And a big thank you to Deborah for hosting me and Zevi Takes the Spotlight.
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Great event @mcnallyrobinson.bsky.social. Very special bookstore in #Winnipeg where I have launched over 40 books! On Thursday I was so lucky to join Sidura Ludwig and Colleen Nelson to read from our new books. And the best thing ever? My grandson presented with me! #kidlit @orcabook.bsky.social
November 30, 2024 at 9:26 PM
Great event @mcnallyrobinson.bsky.social. Very special bookstore in #Winnipeg where I have launched over 40 books! On Thursday I was so lucky to join Sidura Ludwig and Colleen Nelson to read from our new books. And the best thing ever? My grandson presented with me! #kidlit @orcabook.bsky.social
Zevi Takes the Spotlight. @orcabook.bsky.social Looking forward to talking about #middlegradefiction and #kidlit with these two amazing authors, Sidura Ludwig and Colleen Nelson. Join us at #McNallyRobinson Nov 28 7 PM if you can. (Meanwhile I will be trying NOT to catch my granddaughter's cold.)
November 23, 2024 at 9:01 PM
Zevi Takes the Spotlight. @orcabook.bsky.social Looking forward to talking about #middlegradefiction and #kidlit with these two amazing authors, Sidura Ludwig and Colleen Nelson. Join us at #McNallyRobinson Nov 28 7 PM if you can. (Meanwhile I will be trying NOT to catch my granddaughter's cold.)
I'm a donor to the auction of Artists Against Antisemitism.
I'll come to your school or book club and talk about my books and take questions. Check it out! #Kidlit
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I'll come to your school or book club and talk about my books and take questions. Check it out! #Kidlit
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November 13, 2024 at 5:44 PM
I'm a donor to the auction of Artists Against Antisemitism.
I'll come to your school or book club and talk about my books and take questions. Check it out! #Kidlit
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I'll come to your school or book club and talk about my books and take questions. Check it out! #Kidlit
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