Deborah Kerbel
@deborahkerbel.com
Award-Winning 🇨🇦 #kidlit author of 30 books
(picture books, graphic novels, middle grade, young adult, non-fiction)
https://linktr.ee/deborahkerbel
NEW in 2025:
NO HUDDLES FOR HELOISE (Orca)
WHAT ABOUT AN ELEPHANT? (Owlkids)
COMMUNITY SNOWMAN (Groundwood)
(picture books, graphic novels, middle grade, young adult, non-fiction)
https://linktr.ee/deborahkerbel
NEW in 2025:
NO HUDDLES FOR HELOISE (Orca)
WHAT ABOUT AN ELEPHANT? (Owlkids)
COMMUNITY SNOWMAN (Groundwood)
🐾 Gotcha Day Cover Reveal 🐾
Adorably illustrated by Udayana Lugo & pubbed by @orcabook.bsky.social this heartfelt story about a stray dog finding their fur-ever home was inspired by our family’s experience with our sweet rescue pup, Freddie.
In bookstores March 17/26 & available for pre-order now
Adorably illustrated by Udayana Lugo & pubbed by @orcabook.bsky.social this heartfelt story about a stray dog finding their fur-ever home was inspired by our family’s experience with our sweet rescue pup, Freddie.
In bookstores March 17/26 & available for pre-order now
July 23, 2025 at 3:59 PM
🐾 Gotcha Day Cover Reveal 🐾
Adorably illustrated by Udayana Lugo & pubbed by @orcabook.bsky.social this heartfelt story about a stray dog finding their fur-ever home was inspired by our family’s experience with our sweet rescue pup, Freddie.
In bookstores March 17/26 & available for pre-order now
Adorably illustrated by Udayana Lugo & pubbed by @orcabook.bsky.social this heartfelt story about a stray dog finding their fur-ever home was inspired by our family’s experience with our sweet rescue pup, Freddie.
In bookstores March 17/26 & available for pre-order now
I was thrilled to discover IGGY INCLUDED on the list of Red Cedar Fiction nominees for 2025/26!
Huge thanks to the selection committee and my fellow Red Cedar nominee @annarosner.bsky.social for the heads up!
#bookawards #nominee #middlegradebooks #canlit #ireadcanadian #Iwritecanadian #kidlit
Huge thanks to the selection committee and my fellow Red Cedar nominee @annarosner.bsky.social for the heads up!
#bookawards #nominee #middlegradebooks #canlit #ireadcanadian #Iwritecanadian #kidlit
July 21, 2025 at 4:03 PM
I was thrilled to discover IGGY INCLUDED on the list of Red Cedar Fiction nominees for 2025/26!
Huge thanks to the selection committee and my fellow Red Cedar nominee @annarosner.bsky.social for the heads up!
#bookawards #nominee #middlegradebooks #canlit #ireadcanadian #Iwritecanadian #kidlit
Huge thanks to the selection committee and my fellow Red Cedar nominee @annarosner.bsky.social for the heads up!
#bookawards #nominee #middlegradebooks #canlit #ireadcanadian #Iwritecanadian #kidlit
And just like that, a brand new children's book springs to life 🌱
More details coming soon 😊
#thisnevergetsold #picturebook #canlit #Ireadcanadian #iwritecanadian #amwriting #writersofbluesky #bookcontract #kidlit
More details coming soon 😊
#thisnevergetsold #picturebook #canlit #Ireadcanadian #iwritecanadian #amwriting #writersofbluesky #bookcontract #kidlit
July 21, 2025 at 1:40 PM
And just like that, a brand new children's book springs to life 🌱
More details coming soon 😊
#thisnevergetsold #picturebook #canlit #Ireadcanadian #iwritecanadian #amwriting #writersofbluesky #bookcontract #kidlit
More details coming soon 😊
#thisnevergetsold #picturebook #canlit #Ireadcanadian #iwritecanadian #amwriting #writersofbluesky #bookcontract #kidlit
“A little space, please!”
Got a kiddo who craves a bit of personal space?
Bought a copy of NO HUDDLES FOR HELOISE or taken it out from the library?
DM me your address & proof of purchase/library loan and I’ll send you a custom door hanger (with art by illustrator Udayana Lugo).
*🇨🇦 residents only
Got a kiddo who craves a bit of personal space?
Bought a copy of NO HUDDLES FOR HELOISE or taken it out from the library?
DM me your address & proof of purchase/library loan and I’ll send you a custom door hanger (with art by illustrator Udayana Lugo).
*🇨🇦 residents only
June 11, 2025 at 8:56 PM
“A little space, please!”
Got a kiddo who craves a bit of personal space?
Bought a copy of NO HUDDLES FOR HELOISE or taken it out from the library?
DM me your address & proof of purchase/library loan and I’ll send you a custom door hanger (with art by illustrator Udayana Lugo).
*🇨🇦 residents only
Got a kiddo who craves a bit of personal space?
Bought a copy of NO HUDDLES FOR HELOISE or taken it out from the library?
DM me your address & proof of purchase/library loan and I’ll send you a custom door hanger (with art by illustrator Udayana Lugo).
*🇨🇦 residents only
April 4, 2025 at 4:48 PM
With shrinking review outlets for 🇨🇦 kidlit, the loss of CM Reviews leaves quite a void.
Feeling grateful for all their years of steadfast support for 🇨🇦 kids books & sad to see it end.
A review of NO HUDDLES FOR HELOISE appears in the latest (& possibly final 😔) issue.
Thank you for everything, CM!
Feeling grateful for all their years of steadfast support for 🇨🇦 kids books & sad to see it end.
A review of NO HUDDLES FOR HELOISE appears in the latest (& possibly final 😔) issue.
Thank you for everything, CM!
April 3, 2025 at 4:03 PM
With shrinking review outlets for 🇨🇦 kidlit, the loss of CM Reviews leaves quite a void.
Feeling grateful for all their years of steadfast support for 🇨🇦 kids books & sad to see it end.
A review of NO HUDDLES FOR HELOISE appears in the latest (& possibly final 😔) issue.
Thank you for everything, CM!
Feeling grateful for all their years of steadfast support for 🇨🇦 kids books & sad to see it end.
A review of NO HUDDLES FOR HELOISE appears in the latest (& possibly final 😔) issue.
Thank you for everything, CM!
I’m excited to share a sneak peek of the adorable 'book sibling' for WHAT ABOUT AN OCTOPUS?
WHAT ABOUT AN ELEPHANT? will be stomping into bookstores August 2025 😊 Illustrated by Dawn Lo & published by @owlkids.bsky.social 🐘🐙📚🇨🇦
#ireadcanadian #informationalpicturebook #picturebook #fall2025 #kidlit
WHAT ABOUT AN ELEPHANT? will be stomping into bookstores August 2025 😊 Illustrated by Dawn Lo & published by @owlkids.bsky.social 🐘🐙📚🇨🇦
#ireadcanadian #informationalpicturebook #picturebook #fall2025 #kidlit
March 31, 2025 at 4:50 PM
I’m excited to share a sneak peek of the adorable 'book sibling' for WHAT ABOUT AN OCTOPUS?
WHAT ABOUT AN ELEPHANT? will be stomping into bookstores August 2025 😊 Illustrated by Dawn Lo & published by @owlkids.bsky.social 🐘🐙📚🇨🇦
#ireadcanadian #informationalpicturebook #picturebook #fall2025 #kidlit
WHAT ABOUT AN ELEPHANT? will be stomping into bookstores August 2025 😊 Illustrated by Dawn Lo & published by @owlkids.bsky.social 🐘🐙📚🇨🇦
#ireadcanadian #informationalpicturebook #picturebook #fall2025 #kidlit
Here's to new seasons, fresh starts, & finding little sprigs of hope at a time when they've never been more needed.
Bring on the light...and happy first day of spring, friends 🌱
(Art by @joseebisaillon.bsky.social from WHIRL, published by @owlkids.bsky.social)
#picturebook #wordless #spring
Bring on the light...and happy first day of spring, friends 🌱
(Art by @joseebisaillon.bsky.social from WHIRL, published by @owlkids.bsky.social)
#picturebook #wordless #spring
March 20, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Here's to new seasons, fresh starts, & finding little sprigs of hope at a time when they've never been more needed.
Bring on the light...and happy first day of spring, friends 🌱
(Art by @joseebisaillon.bsky.social from WHIRL, published by @owlkids.bsky.social)
#picturebook #wordless #spring
Bring on the light...and happy first day of spring, friends 🌱
(Art by @joseebisaillon.bsky.social from WHIRL, published by @owlkids.bsky.social)
#picturebook #wordless #spring
My 30th kids book publishes today 🎉
NO HUDDLES FOR HELOISE is about respecting personal space, accepting differences, & finding creative ways to support the people you love.
May she waddle her way into ❤️ of kids who see themselves in her quest for ‘alone time’ in a world full of huddlers.
NO HUDDLES FOR HELOISE is about respecting personal space, accepting differences, & finding creative ways to support the people you love.
May she waddle her way into ❤️ of kids who see themselves in her quest for ‘alone time’ in a world full of huddlers.
March 11, 2025 at 3:39 PM
My 30th kids book publishes today 🎉
NO HUDDLES FOR HELOISE is about respecting personal space, accepting differences, & finding creative ways to support the people you love.
May she waddle her way into ❤️ of kids who see themselves in her quest for ‘alone time’ in a world full of huddlers.
NO HUDDLES FOR HELOISE is about respecting personal space, accepting differences, & finding creative ways to support the people you love.
May she waddle her way into ❤️ of kids who see themselves in her quest for ‘alone time’ in a world full of huddlers.
Happy #internationalwomensday!
May we continue having our voices heard, our words known, our opinions valued, and our work recognized. May we always remember our strength and our worth. And may we be blessed with a community of sisters who uplift each other whenever possible 💪
May we continue having our voices heard, our words known, our opinions valued, and our work recognized. May we always remember our strength and our worth. And may we be blessed with a community of sisters who uplift each other whenever possible 💪
March 8, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Happy #internationalwomensday!
May we continue having our voices heard, our words known, our opinions valued, and our work recognized. May we always remember our strength and our worth. And may we be blessed with a community of sisters who uplift each other whenever possible 💪
May we continue having our voices heard, our words known, our opinions valued, and our work recognized. May we always remember our strength and our worth. And may we be blessed with a community of sisters who uplift each other whenever possible 💪
❄️ ☃️ COVER REVEAL ☃️ ❄️
Who's ready for more snow? (No shovelling required 😉 )
COMMUNITY SNOWMAN will be rolling into bookstores in #fall2025. (Illustrated by uber-talented Tine Modeweg-Hansen and published by the wonderful team at @groundwoodbooks.bsky.social)
Who's ready for more snow? (No shovelling required 😉 )
COMMUNITY SNOWMAN will be rolling into bookstores in #fall2025. (Illustrated by uber-talented Tine Modeweg-Hansen and published by the wonderful team at @groundwoodbooks.bsky.social)
February 17, 2025 at 2:55 PM
❄️ ☃️ COVER REVEAL ☃️ ❄️
Who's ready for more snow? (No shovelling required 😉 )
COMMUNITY SNOWMAN will be rolling into bookstores in #fall2025. (Illustrated by uber-talented Tine Modeweg-Hansen and published by the wonderful team at @groundwoodbooks.bsky.social)
Who's ready for more snow? (No shovelling required 😉 )
COMMUNITY SNOWMAN will be rolling into bookstores in #fall2025. (Illustrated by uber-talented Tine Modeweg-Hansen and published by the wonderful team at @groundwoodbooks.bsky.social)
With just 1 month to go until NO HUDDLES FOR HELOISE officially hatches, I'm happy to share the news that Turkish & traditional Chinese language rights have been sold!
So excited for kids around the world to meet Heloise the introverted penguin! 🐧 (Art: Udayana Lugo. Pubbed: @orcabook.bsky.social)
So excited for kids around the world to meet Heloise the introverted penguin! 🐧 (Art: Udayana Lugo. Pubbed: @orcabook.bsky.social)
February 11, 2025 at 9:35 PM
With just 1 month to go until NO HUDDLES FOR HELOISE officially hatches, I'm happy to share the news that Turkish & traditional Chinese language rights have been sold!
So excited for kids around the world to meet Heloise the introverted penguin! 🐧 (Art: Udayana Lugo. Pubbed: @orcabook.bsky.social)
So excited for kids around the world to meet Heloise the introverted penguin! 🐧 (Art: Udayana Lugo. Pubbed: @orcabook.bsky.social)
Getting mail from young readers is one of my favourite parts of this job.
I mean, how cute is this letter?? 🥰🥰🥰
I mean, how cute is this letter?? 🥰🥰🥰
February 10, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Getting mail from young readers is one of my favourite parts of this job.
I mean, how cute is this letter?? 🥰🥰🥰
I mean, how cute is this letter?? 🥰🥰🥰
It is a truth universally acknowledged that an author in possession of a forthcoming book, must be stressing out about reviews.
I am, thus, SUPER grateful for this sweet advance review of NO HUDDLES FOR HELOISE from @ala-booklist.bsky.social. Thank you, Booklist! 😍 🐧
(Coming to stores March 11)
I am, thus, SUPER grateful for this sweet advance review of NO HUDDLES FOR HELOISE from @ala-booklist.bsky.social. Thank you, Booklist! 😍 🐧
(Coming to stores March 11)
February 4, 2025 at 9:32 PM
It is a truth universally acknowledged that an author in possession of a forthcoming book, must be stressing out about reviews.
I am, thus, SUPER grateful for this sweet advance review of NO HUDDLES FOR HELOISE from @ala-booklist.bsky.social. Thank you, Booklist! 😍 🐧
(Coming to stores March 11)
I am, thus, SUPER grateful for this sweet advance review of NO HUDDLES FOR HELOISE from @ala-booklist.bsky.social. Thank you, Booklist! 😍 🐧
(Coming to stores March 11)
Sending out a Newfoundland-sized 'thank you' to Storytime with Stephanie for this wonderful review of IGGY INCLUDED 🥰 🐾 🙏
#middlegrade #IReadCanadian #bookstagram #bookreviews #canlit #kidlit #mysteries #dogbooksforkids #middlegradefiction #newfoundlanddog #silverbirch #forestofreading
#middlegrade #IReadCanadian #bookstagram #bookreviews #canlit #kidlit #mysteries #dogbooksforkids #middlegradefiction #newfoundlanddog #silverbirch #forestofreading
January 30, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Sending out a Newfoundland-sized 'thank you' to Storytime with Stephanie for this wonderful review of IGGY INCLUDED 🥰 🐾 🙏
#middlegrade #IReadCanadian #bookstagram #bookreviews #canlit #kidlit #mysteries #dogbooksforkids #middlegradefiction #newfoundlanddog #silverbirch #forestofreading
#middlegrade #IReadCanadian #bookstagram #bookreviews #canlit #kidlit #mysteries #dogbooksforkids #middlegradefiction #newfoundlanddog #silverbirch #forestofreading
January 27, 2025 at 5:37 PM
I’m very grateful to have recently received a recommender grant for my WIP.
Sending out a heartfelt thank you to @ontarioarts.bsky.social and @groundwoodbooks.bsky.social 🙏
Sending out a heartfelt thank you to @ontarioarts.bsky.social and @groundwoodbooks.bsky.social 🙏
January 25, 2025 at 6:55 PM
I’m very grateful to have recently received a recommender grant for my WIP.
Sending out a heartfelt thank you to @ontarioarts.bsky.social and @groundwoodbooks.bsky.social 🙏
Sending out a heartfelt thank you to @ontarioarts.bsky.social and @groundwoodbooks.bsky.social 🙏
🐧 It's Penguin Awareness Day 🐧
Heloise the introverted penguin avoids crowds, huddles & other social gatherings, but loves giving rocks to let her penguin pals know she cares 💛
NO HUDDLES FOR HELOISE (art by Udayana Lugo & published by @orcabook.bsky.social) is available to pre-order now!
Heloise the introverted penguin avoids crowds, huddles & other social gatherings, but loves giving rocks to let her penguin pals know she cares 💛
NO HUDDLES FOR HELOISE (art by Udayana Lugo & published by @orcabook.bsky.social) is available to pre-order now!
January 20, 2025 at 5:35 PM
🐧 It's Penguin Awareness Day 🐧
Heloise the introverted penguin avoids crowds, huddles & other social gatherings, but loves giving rocks to let her penguin pals know she cares 💛
NO HUDDLES FOR HELOISE (art by Udayana Lugo & published by @orcabook.bsky.social) is available to pre-order now!
Heloise the introverted penguin avoids crowds, huddles & other social gatherings, but loves giving rocks to let her penguin pals know she cares 💛
NO HUDDLES FOR HELOISE (art by Udayana Lugo & published by @orcabook.bsky.social) is available to pre-order now!
Shabbat Shalom
May peace and light be with you, my friends 🙏🎗️
#BringThemHome
#bringonthelight #shabbatshalom #bringthemhomenow #peaceplease
May peace and light be with you, my friends 🙏🎗️
#BringThemHome
#bringonthelight #shabbatshalom #bringthemhomenow #peaceplease
January 18, 2025 at 3:44 AM
Shabbat Shalom
May peace and light be with you, my friends 🙏🎗️
#BringThemHome
#bringonthelight #shabbatshalom #bringthemhomenow #peaceplease
May peace and light be with you, my friends 🙏🎗️
#BringThemHome
#bringonthelight #shabbatshalom #bringthemhomenow #peaceplease
The annual OLA #Superconference in #Toronto is coming up soon! I’ll be signing copies of IGGY INCLUDED and OPPOSITE IDENTICALS on Friday January 31st — if you’re there too, please find me and say ‘hello’ 👋 📚
#forestofreading #olasc #IReadCanadian #middlegradebooks
#forestofreading #olasc #IReadCanadian #middlegradebooks
January 14, 2025 at 9:09 PM
The annual OLA #Superconference in #Toronto is coming up soon! I’ll be signing copies of IGGY INCLUDED and OPPOSITE IDENTICALS on Friday January 31st — if you’re there too, please find me and say ‘hello’ 👋 📚
#forestofreading #olasc #IReadCanadian #middlegradebooks
#forestofreading #olasc #IReadCanadian #middlegradebooks
New year = new books!
Delighted to be collaborating again with the brilliant Dawn Lo & the wonderful team @owlkids.bsky.social & thrilled to finally share the cover of our upcoming #fall2025 #informationalpicturebook & companion title to WHAT ABOUT AN OCTOPUS?
WHAT ABOUT AN ELEPHANT? - coming Aug/25
Delighted to be collaborating again with the brilliant Dawn Lo & the wonderful team @owlkids.bsky.social & thrilled to finally share the cover of our upcoming #fall2025 #informationalpicturebook & companion title to WHAT ABOUT AN OCTOPUS?
WHAT ABOUT AN ELEPHANT? - coming Aug/25
January 8, 2025 at 7:56 PM
New year = new books!
Delighted to be collaborating again with the brilliant Dawn Lo & the wonderful team @owlkids.bsky.social & thrilled to finally share the cover of our upcoming #fall2025 #informationalpicturebook & companion title to WHAT ABOUT AN OCTOPUS?
WHAT ABOUT AN ELEPHANT? - coming Aug/25
Delighted to be collaborating again with the brilliant Dawn Lo & the wonderful team @owlkids.bsky.social & thrilled to finally share the cover of our upcoming #fall2025 #informationalpicturebook & companion title to WHAT ABOUT AN OCTOPUS?
WHAT ABOUT AN ELEPHANT? - coming Aug/25
I got reader mail 😊
Of all my books, the Grade 3 kids at Robert Munsch PS chose ‘What About an Octopus?” as their fave! They were even inspired to write ‘story & fact’ books of their own. How awesome is that?
Now they can't wait for the 2nd book in the ‘What About?’ series to come out next Fall…🐙 🐘
Of all my books, the Grade 3 kids at Robert Munsch PS chose ‘What About an Octopus?” as their fave! They were even inspired to write ‘story & fact’ books of their own. How awesome is that?
Now they can't wait for the 2nd book in the ‘What About?’ series to come out next Fall…🐙 🐘
November 22, 2024 at 10:55 PM
I got reader mail 😊
Of all my books, the Grade 3 kids at Robert Munsch PS chose ‘What About an Octopus?” as their fave! They were even inspired to write ‘story & fact’ books of their own. How awesome is that?
Now they can't wait for the 2nd book in the ‘What About?’ series to come out next Fall…🐙 🐘
Of all my books, the Grade 3 kids at Robert Munsch PS chose ‘What About an Octopus?” as their fave! They were even inspired to write ‘story & fact’ books of their own. How awesome is that?
Now they can't wait for the 2nd book in the ‘What About?’ series to come out next Fall…🐙 🐘
Very grateful to 'sea' this 'inkredible' 5-star review of WHAT ABOUT AN OCTOPUS? in the latest edition of CM 😍 🐙
(Sorry…I’m a ‘sucker’ for silly puns 😆 )
www.cmreviews.ca/node/4240#bo... #picturebook #informationalpicturebook #kidlit #canlit #IReadCanadian #IWriteCanadian #octopus #octopusbooks
(Sorry…I’m a ‘sucker’ for silly puns 😆 )
www.cmreviews.ca/node/4240#bo... #picturebook #informationalpicturebook #kidlit #canlit #IReadCanadian #IWriteCanadian #octopus #octopusbooks
November 19, 2024 at 4:27 PM
Very grateful to 'sea' this 'inkredible' 5-star review of WHAT ABOUT AN OCTOPUS? in the latest edition of CM 😍 🐙
(Sorry…I’m a ‘sucker’ for silly puns 😆 )
www.cmreviews.ca/node/4240#bo... #picturebook #informationalpicturebook #kidlit #canlit #IReadCanadian #IWriteCanadian #octopus #octopusbooks
(Sorry…I’m a ‘sucker’ for silly puns 😆 )
www.cmreviews.ca/node/4240#bo... #picturebook #informationalpicturebook #kidlit #canlit #IReadCanadian #IWriteCanadian #octopus #octopusbooks
I received the coziest hand knit blanket for my birthday...and Freddie immediately claimed it for himself. Maybe if I'm lucky he'll let me share it once in a while ☺️
November 18, 2024 at 6:19 PM
I received the coziest hand knit blanket for my birthday...and Freddie immediately claimed it for himself. Maybe if I'm lucky he'll let me share it once in a while ☺️
My friends got me a pink tool kit for my birthday and it's quite possibly the best present of all time!
November 17, 2024 at 6:12 PM
My friends got me a pink tool kit for my birthday and it's quite possibly the best present of all time!