David A. Robertson
@davidarobertson.bsky.social
2-time Governor General’s Literary Award winner, podcaster, public speaker, Editorial Director at Tundra Books.
Lyrics night at Vancouver Writers Fest was wild.
October 29, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Lyrics night at Vancouver Writers Fest was wild.
Book Birthday for 52 Ways to Reconcile! Get your copy anywhere!! A welcoming and action-oriented guide to reconciliation for all Canadians!
May 13, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Book Birthday for 52 Ways to Reconcile! Get your copy anywhere!! A welcoming and action-oriented guide to reconciliation for all Canadians!
April 1, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Rosanna Deerchild and I just finished taping an interview about All the Little Monsters for Unreserved. It was a blast.
March 25, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Rosanna Deerchild and I just finished taping an interview about All the Little Monsters for Unreserved. It was a blast.
When my memoir, All the Little Monsters was released, I spoke on The Morning Show about regret. Here’s a clip. #mentalhealth
March 22, 2025 at 2:03 PM
When my memoir, All the Little Monsters was released, I spoke on The Morning Show about regret. Here’s a clip. #mentalhealth
One of Indigo’s most anticipated kids’ and teen books, The World’s End, is on sale for preorder until Sunday, March 16!
www.indigo.ca/en-ca/the-wo...
www.indigo.ca/en-ca/the-wo...
March 12, 2025 at 3:50 PM
One of Indigo’s most anticipated kids’ and teen books, The World’s End, is on sale for preorder until Sunday, March 16!
www.indigo.ca/en-ca/the-wo...
www.indigo.ca/en-ca/the-wo...
I’m so honoured that the news is finally out that I’ll be receiving an Honorary Doctor of Laws from the University of Lethbridge this May. Really excited and humbled.
Wasn’t sure what kind of photo to use, so this is me right now looking a bit tired and awkward.
Wasn’t sure what kind of photo to use, so this is me right now looking a bit tired and awkward.
March 3, 2025 at 7:49 PM
I’m so honoured that the news is finally out that I’ll be receiving an Honorary Doctor of Laws from the University of Lethbridge this May. Really excited and humbled.
Wasn’t sure what kind of photo to use, so this is me right now looking a bit tired and awkward.
Wasn’t sure what kind of photo to use, so this is me right now looking a bit tired and awkward.
Took the kids last minute to North Dakota. Little Target shopping. Anna really wanted to show the world her nails.
February 24, 2025 at 3:34 AM
Took the kids last minute to North Dakota. Little Target shopping. Anna really wanted to show the world her nails.
Editorial Director of Swift Water Books, an entirely Indigenous-led imprint, focused on children’s literature created by Indigenous authors and illustrators. (And yes I ate my own head)
February 23, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Editorial Director of Swift Water Books, an entirely Indigenous-led imprint, focused on children’s literature created by Indigenous authors and illustrators. (And yes I ate my own head)
Review of All the Little Monsters:
This work could begin a journey of healing or save a life…All the Little Monsters is a remarkable example of leadership in action as Robertson steers the narrative around mental health towards tolerance, acceptance and kindness.
This work could begin a journey of healing or save a life…All the Little Monsters is a remarkable example of leadership in action as Robertson steers the narrative around mental health towards tolerance, acceptance and kindness.
February 8, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Review of All the Little Monsters:
This work could begin a journey of healing or save a life…All the Little Monsters is a remarkable example of leadership in action as Robertson steers the narrative around mental health towards tolerance, acceptance and kindness.
This work could begin a journey of healing or save a life…All the Little Monsters is a remarkable example of leadership in action as Robertson steers the narrative around mental health towards tolerance, acceptance and kindness.
Just going to leave this here. All the Little Monsters is the #1 Canadian Non-Fiction book this week. 🤯
February 6, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Just going to leave this here. All the Little Monsters is the #1 Canadian Non-Fiction book this week. 🤯
All the Little Monsters is out of stock on Amazon and #30 overall. What is happening?? So grateful by the memoir’s early reception.
January 27, 2025 at 2:50 AM
All the Little Monsters is out of stock on Amazon and #30 overall. What is happening?? So grateful by the memoir’s early reception.
“All the Little Monsters” is here! The on-sale date is January 21, 2025, but I’ve got my copies and I’m so proud of this book. It’s one of the most important I’ve ever done, and I really hope it reaches people.
December 28, 2024 at 9:34 PM
“All the Little Monsters” is here! The on-sale date is January 21, 2025, but I’ve got my copies and I’m so proud of this book. It’s one of the most important I’ve ever done, and I really hope it reaches people.
Guess what I have in my anxious hands?? More pics tomorrow! But it’s here.
December 28, 2024 at 12:31 AM
Guess what I have in my anxious hands?? More pics tomorrow! But it’s here.
I’m pleased to reveal the cover for my upcoming picture book, Little Shoes.
Out July 29, 2025
“One day, James’s kōkom takes him on a special walk with a big group of people. It’s called a march, and it ends in front of a big pile of things: teddy bears, flowers, tobacco ties and little shoes.”
Out July 29, 2025
“One day, James’s kōkom takes him on a special walk with a big group of people. It’s called a march, and it ends in front of a big pile of things: teddy bears, flowers, tobacco ties and little shoes.”
December 3, 2024 at 3:55 PM
I’m pleased to reveal the cover for my upcoming picture book, Little Shoes.
Out July 29, 2025
“One day, James’s kōkom takes him on a special walk with a big group of people. It’s called a march, and it ends in front of a big pile of things: teddy bears, flowers, tobacco ties and little shoes.”
Out July 29, 2025
“One day, James’s kōkom takes him on a special walk with a big group of people. It’s called a march, and it ends in front of a big pile of things: teddy bears, flowers, tobacco ties and little shoes.”
Back from Montreal, but it was a good trip to the Salon du Livre.
December 1, 2024 at 9:53 PM
Back from Montreal, but it was a good trip to the Salon du Livre.
My people. ❤️
GG winner @niigaanwewidam.bsky.social and the amazing Steph Sinclair, publisher at McClelland & Stewart.
GG winner @niigaanwewidam.bsky.social and the amazing Steph Sinclair, publisher at McClelland & Stewart.
November 28, 2024 at 3:06 AM
My people. ❤️
GG winner @niigaanwewidam.bsky.social and the amazing Steph Sinclair, publisher at McClelland & Stewart.
GG winner @niigaanwewidam.bsky.social and the amazing Steph Sinclair, publisher at McClelland & Stewart.
Since I’m new on here, wanted to share my next book. “ALL THE LITTLE MONSTERS” is a mental health memoir, out January 21.
Preorder: www.harpercollins.ca/978144347240...
Preorder: www.harpercollins.ca/978144347240...
November 26, 2024 at 9:21 PM
Since I’m new on here, wanted to share my next book. “ALL THE LITTLE MONSTERS” is a mental health memoir, out January 21.
Preorder: www.harpercollins.ca/978144347240...
Preorder: www.harpercollins.ca/978144347240...
I love that my job lets me hang out with some of the coolest people. That’s the icon, Heather O’Neill, at this year’s Wordfest in Calgary. Love her.
November 25, 2024 at 1:26 AM
I love that my job lets me hang out with some of the coolest people. That’s the icon, Heather O’Neill, at this year’s Wordfest in Calgary. Love her.
Hosted the launch of Tanya Talaga’s The Knowing on Friday at @mcnallyrobinson.bsky.social. It was a great evening for an incredibly important book.
November 17, 2024 at 4:46 PM
Hosted the launch of Tanya Talaga’s The Knowing on Friday at @mcnallyrobinson.bsky.social. It was a great evening for an incredibly important book.