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Heather M.O'Connor
@heathermoconnor.bsky.social
Canadian kid-lit author of FRIENDS FIND A WAY, RUNS WITH THE STARS, FAST FRIENDS and BETTING GAME. Lover of books, libraries, and shiny objects. I love doing school and library visits!
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We know that, for a ton of reasons, a lot of folks don't have as much to spend as they'd like this holiday season. Sooooooo, here's a thread of things you can do that will support your local indie bookstore or other business WITHOUT spending any more than you intended...
November 26, 2025 at 10:26 PM
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Can I mention 'Christmas' yet?
Here's some fresh #kidlit book ideas—perfect reads to spark imagination and cozy up with this season! 📚✨
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October 27, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Found in the wild at Take Cover Books, my local indie bookstore. #acrosstheice @candlewickpress.bsky.social
October 9, 2025 at 2:49 AM
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🍂 Discover these fresh fall #kidlit books—perfect reads to spark imagination and cozy up with this season! 📚✨

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September 25, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Ever wonder what happened to the Ojibwe Horse and how it's inching back from the brink? Tune in to our free webinare at 7 pm tonight.
To register, email 411eci@gmail.com with ‘BRINK’ in the subject line📝
October 8, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Our new picture book is galloping onto the shelves today and Darcy Whitecrow and I are so excited to share it!

#pb #OjibweHorse #bookbirthday @candlewickpress.bsky.social
September 16, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Cover reveal! I am excited to share ACROSS THE ICE: HOW WE SAVED THE OJIBWE HORSE, my upcoming book with Darcy Whitecrow. The stunning illustrations are by @NatashaDonovan. Coming out this September with Candlewick Press! www.candlewick.com/978153622945...
February 3, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Colour me lucky! I won this month's Canadian Children's Book Centre draw. The prize is not 1 book. Not 5 books. It's EVERY book nominated for a 2024 CCBC award. My kitchen table is buried under Canadian kid-lit excellence. Thanks, CCBC! 😀😍
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January 10, 2025 at 1:06 PM
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📌 this one! It is spot on!
November 18, 2024 at 4:26 PM
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Always a conference highlight! Step inside the industry with our publishing panel including editors Sarah Howden, Karen Li, Samantha Swenson and host Naseem Hrab. Register for PACKAGING YOUR IMAGINATION. In-person & recorded options. More info here: canscaip.org/PYI-Conference
August 7, 2024 at 12:57 PM
Sad but true.
Had a draft that was stressing me out and today I finally finished it by just sitting down and doing the work. I will learn nothing from this.
July 17, 2024 at 3:03 PM
The trouble with visiting my local indie bookstore, @TakeCoverBooks in Peterborough. Every time.
But then I remember Aristotle: "To run away from trouble is a form of cowardice" and realize that I am the bravest of the brave. 😀📚⚔️
July 15, 2024 at 4:09 PM
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Hey Toronto Pals,

Are you behind on your summer reading list? Looking to add some indie local press books to your pile?

We have the event for you! This SATURDAY! @stelliform.press @bookhugpress.bsky.social Dundurn Press, Invisible Publishing, and more!

Come grab a drink and browse the stacks! 🍻
July 15, 2024 at 2:51 PM
Brand-new to BlueSky. Howdy, #kidlit peeps!
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July 12, 2024 at 7:41 PM