Ishta Mercurio
@ishtamercurio.bsky.social
I make things: sometimes with yarn, sometimes with words, occasionally with screws and a power drill, always with blood, sweat, tears, and/or swears.
I loved having this conversation with you and Jen! Thank you for that, Matthew.
November 21, 2025 at 8:43 PM
I loved having this conversation with you and Jen! Thank you for that, Matthew.
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More photos from @kateblair.bsky.social's book launch for WE BURY NOTHING at Queen Books in Toronto. @parentclub.bsky.social @brianmcl.com @angrykem.bsky.social @ishtamercurio.bsky.social @maureenmcgowan.bsky.social @bevrosenbaum.bsky.social #KidLit #CanKidLit
November 8, 2025 at 9:23 PM
More photos from @kateblair.bsky.social's book launch for WE BURY NOTHING at Queen Books in Toronto. @parentclub.bsky.social @brianmcl.com @angrykem.bsky.social @ishtamercurio.bsky.social @maureenmcgowan.bsky.social @bevrosenbaum.bsky.social #KidLit #CanKidLit
The jurors! (My name is in there. It was SUCH a privilege to jury the Marilyn Baillie Award. I don’t have the words for it.)
October 29, 2024 at 1:20 AM
The jurors! (My name is in there. It was SUCH a privilege to jury the Marilyn Baillie Award. I don’t have the words for it.)
And the winner is Skating Wild on an Inland Sea, by Jean E. Pendziwol and illustrated by Todd Stewart!!!
(Jean used to be in a critique group with me. She gave me feedback on Small World, which won the SCBWI Crystal Kite Award. CRIT PARTNERS WILL GIVE YOU LIFE.)
#ccbcbookawards
(Jean used to be in a critique group with me. She gave me feedback on Small World, which won the SCBWI Crystal Kite Award. CRIT PARTNERS WILL GIVE YOU LIFE.)
#ccbcbookawards
October 29, 2024 at 1:17 AM
And the winner is Skating Wild on an Inland Sea, by Jean E. Pendziwol and illustrated by Todd Stewart!!!
(Jean used to be in a critique group with me. She gave me feedback on Small World, which won the SCBWI Crystal Kite Award. CRIT PARTNERS WILL GIVE YOU LIFE.)
#ccbcbookawards
(Jean used to be in a critique group with me. She gave me feedback on Small World, which won the SCBWI Crystal Kite Award. CRIT PARTNERS WILL GIVE YOU LIFE.)
#ccbcbookawards
The representative from TD, keeping us in suspense.
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October 29, 2024 at 1:14 AM
The representative from TD, keeping us in suspense.
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#ccbcbookawards
October 29, 2024 at 1:11 AM
Everybody go to this website and buy original picture book art!!!
October 29, 2024 at 1:10 AM
Everybody go to this website and buy original picture book art!!!
And the Marilyn Baillie Award goes to Jack Wong for When You Can Swim. (I juried this award. There were so many truly great books. This one was amazing.)
Jack called out @canscaip.bsky.social and their annual conference, Packaging Your Imagination, which he attended two days ago.
#ccbcbookawards
Jack called out @canscaip.bsky.social and their annual conference, Packaging Your Imagination, which he attended two days ago.
#ccbcbookawards
October 29, 2024 at 1:09 AM
And the Marilyn Baillie Award goes to Jack Wong for When You Can Swim. (I juried this award. There were so many truly great books. This one was amazing.)
Jack called out @canscaip.bsky.social and their annual conference, Packaging Your Imagination, which he attended two days ago.
#ccbcbookawards
Jack called out @canscaip.bsky.social and their annual conference, Packaging Your Imagination, which he attended two days ago.
#ccbcbookawards
We saw a wonderful and touching slideshow of the various winners of the Norma Fleck Award for Non-fiction over the years, but I can’t show it to you because this platform doesn’t allow videos.
After a 1 yr hiatus, we have a new Non-Fiction Award on the scene: the Sharon Fitzhenry Award.
After a 1 yr hiatus, we have a new Non-Fiction Award on the scene: the Sharon Fitzhenry Award.
October 29, 2024 at 1:07 AM
We saw a wonderful and touching slideshow of the various winners of the Norma Fleck Award for Non-fiction over the years, but I can’t show it to you because this platform doesn’t allow videos.
After a 1 yr hiatus, we have a new Non-Fiction Award on the scene: the Sharon Fitzhenry Award.
After a 1 yr hiatus, we have a new Non-Fiction Award on the scene: the Sharon Fitzhenry Award.
The Geoffrey Bilson Award for Historical Fiction goes to Bernice and the Georgian Bay Gold, by Jessica Outram.
#ccbcbookawards
#ccbcbookawards
October 29, 2024 at 12:58 AM
The Geoffrey Bilson Award for Historical Fiction goes to Bernice and the Georgian Bay Gold, by Jessica Outram.
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#ccbcbookawards
SO ANNOYED WITH MYSELF for not getting a photo of that book cover.
It’s gorgeous.
But I have had two glasses of wine in under an hour, and my typos are plentiful and I was typing and I missed it.
Here’s a screenshot from Goodreads, which is only good for building TBR lists:
It’s gorgeous.
But I have had two glasses of wine in under an hour, and my typos are plentiful and I was typing and I missed it.
Here’s a screenshot from Goodreads, which is only good for building TBR lists:
October 29, 2024 at 12:57 AM
SO ANNOYED WITH MYSELF for not getting a photo of that book cover.
It’s gorgeous.
But I have had two glasses of wine in under an hour, and my typos are plentiful and I was typing and I missed it.
Here’s a screenshot from Goodreads, which is only good for building TBR lists:
It’s gorgeous.
But I have had two glasses of wine in under an hour, and my typos are plentiful and I was typing and I missed it.
Here’s a screenshot from Goodreads, which is only good for building TBR lists:
Amy Mathers thanks everyone involved with the #AmyMathersTeenBookAward, from jurors to donors, and presents the award to winner Abdi Nazemian for Only This Beautiful Moment.
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October 29, 2024 at 12:53 AM
Amy Mathers thanks everyone involved with the #AmyMathersTeenBookAward, from jurors to donors, and presents the award to winner Abdi Nazemian for Only This Beautiful Moment.
#ccbcbookawards
#ccbcbookawards
TD Grade One Book Giveaway announcement!!!!
Over 550,000 Grade 1 students will get a copy of this book, folks. #impressive #VioletShrink #ccbcbookawards
Over 550,000 Grade 1 students will get a copy of this book, folks. #impressive #VioletShrink #ccbcbookawards
October 29, 2024 at 12:49 AM
TD Grade One Book Giveaway announcement!!!!
Over 550,000 Grade 1 students will get a copy of this book, folks. #impressive #VioletShrink #ccbcbookawards
Over 550,000 Grade 1 students will get a copy of this book, folks. #impressive #VioletShrink #ccbcbookawards
Correction: Tho Pham.
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October 29, 2024 at 12:46 AM
Correction: Tho Pham.
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The Jean Little First Novel Award goes to The Cricket War, by Tao Pham and Sandra McTavish. (Sandra is speaking, with ASL provided.)
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October 29, 2024 at 12:44 AM
The Jean Little First Novel Award goes to The Cricket War, by Tao Pham and Sandra McTavish. (Sandra is speaking, with ASL provided.)
#ccbcbookawards
#ccbcbookawards
I forgot the photo of Elly, who is always elegant:
October 29, 2024 at 12:41 AM
I forgot the photo of Elly, who is always elegant:
The WINNER of the Arlene Barlin Award for Science Fiction and Fantasy (presented by Elly Barlin-Daniels, speaking) is Bone Smith, by Nicki Pau Preto.
October 29, 2024 at 12:40 AM
The WINNER of the Arlene Barlin Award for Science Fiction and Fantasy (presented by Elly Barlin-Daniels, speaking) is Bone Smith, by Nicki Pau Preto.
And the David Booth Children’s and Youth Poetry Award goes to Robot, Unicorn, Queen, by Sharon Bramer and illustrated by Irene Luxbacher. (Irene got choked up during her acceptance speech. I have so much admiration for this woman and her work.) #ccbcbookawards
October 29, 2024 at 12:33 AM
And the David Booth Children’s and Youth Poetry Award goes to Robot, Unicorn, Queen, by Sharon Bramer and illustrated by Irene Luxbacher. (Irene got choked up during her acceptance speech. I have so much admiration for this woman and her work.) #ccbcbookawards
The WINNER of the Richard Allen Chase Memorial Award: Alone, written by Paul Tom, illustrated by Mélanie Baillairgé, translated by Arielle Aaronson. Awesome acceptance speech (delivered in French!) from Paul Tom.
October 29, 2024 at 12:29 AM
The WINNER of the Richard Allen Chase Memorial Award: Alone, written by Paul Tom, illustrated by Mélanie Baillairgé, translated by Arielle Aaronson. Awesome acceptance speech (delivered in French!) from Paul Tom.
Am I brave and bold? Yes.
Is this my second cab sav of the evening? Also yes.
Am I confident that I will drink them fast enough that there’s almost no chance I’ll spill either of them? Once again, yes.
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Is this my second cab sav of the evening? Also yes.
Am I confident that I will drink them fast enough that there’s almost no chance I’ll spill either of them? Once again, yes.
#ccbcbookawards
October 29, 2024 at 12:23 AM
Am I brave and bold? Yes.
Is this my second cab sav of the evening? Also yes.
Am I confident that I will drink them fast enough that there’s almost no chance I’ll spill either of them? Once again, yes.
#ccbcbookawards
Is this my second cab sav of the evening? Also yes.
Am I confident that I will drink them fast enough that there’s almost no chance I’ll spill either of them? Once again, yes.
#ccbcbookawards
Pictured above: my favourite (white) power suit, paired with a glass of fine cab sav; the many awards being presented tonight; me and co-author Kari-Lynn Winters; @kidsbookcentre.bsky.social Executive Director, Stephanie Wells, welcoming us to the evening’s celebrations. #ccbcbookawards
October 29, 2024 at 12:18 AM
Pictured above: my favourite (white) power suit, paired with a glass of fine cab sav; the many awards being presented tonight; me and co-author Kari-Lynn Winters; @kidsbookcentre.bsky.social Executive Director, Stephanie Wells, welcoming us to the evening’s celebrations. #ccbcbookawards