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Jen Lynn Bailey
@jlbaileybooks.bsky.social
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Children's author. VCFA, SCBWI, CANSCAIP, MASC
THIS IS THE BOAT THAT BEN BUILT (Pajama Press 2022, illus. Maggie Zeng)
Forthcoming PBs with Groundwood (2027) and Owlkids (2028)
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Hey teachers and librarians! 💛

Enter our Educator Giveaway for a chance to win a $25 Indigo Gift Card — just in time for the holidays!

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Closes December 15, 2025.

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Hey teachers and librarians! 💛 We appreciate everything you do to inspire young readers. Enter our Educator Giveaway for a chance to win a $25 Indigo Gift Card — just in time for the holidays! Enter here ➡️ https://forms.gle/3uwif1iKjkkWBS2A9 Closes December 15, 2025. Hosted by Authors’ Booking Service, your go-to for booking Canadian children’s authors for school and library visits. #TeacherGiveaway #LibrarianLife #CanadianKidLit #AuthorsBookingService #SchoolLibraries #TeacherLibrarian #CanLit
November 5, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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During Ontario Public Library Week, I had the joy of sharing This is the Boat that Ben Built with grades 2-4 at Russell Public School, by way of invitation from the Township of Russell Public Library, with coordination support by MASC.

#authorvisit #ontariolibrary
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A visit to Russell Public School: an Ontario Public Library Week event - Jen Lynn Bailey
During Ontario Public Library Week, I had the joy of sharing This is the Boat that Ben Built with grades 2-4 at Russell Public School, by way of an invitation from the Township of Russell Public Libra...
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November 2, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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Thinking of inviting a Canadian #kidlit author or illustrator to visit your readers?

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Thinking of inviting a Canadian #kidlit author or illustrator to visit your readers? Trending today: @jlbaileybooks.bsky.social @laurabontje.bsky.social @susanhughes.bsky.social @marcuscutler.bsky.social and more! https://authorsbooking.com
September 16, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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Summer isn't over yet... which means there's still time to pick up and enjoy these great reads before school starts again! #kidlit #Cankidlit #summerreads
August 19, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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Check out these new Canadian books!
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August 5, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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Great summer reads!
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July 9, 2025 at 10:26 PM
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June 23, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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June 30, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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Here's a newly announced opportunity for young writers, launched today by IBBY Canada: “Celebrating Young Indigenous Voices: From Sea to Sea to Sea” writing contest for Indigenous youth. www.ibby-canada.org/ibby-canada-... #cankidlit #edusky #teachers #parents #librarians
IBBY Canada presents the fourth edition of From Sea to Sea to Sea: Celebrating Indigenous Picture Books and announces writing contest for Indigenous youth – IBBY Canada
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June 20, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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Not only was I the lucky recipient of this @49thshelf.bsky.social giveaway, I got to meet @alisonmcgauley.bsky.social and Emilie Leduc in Ottawa at their book launch to have it signed this weekend! Thanks 49th Shelf, @orcabook.bsky.social and @thespanielstale.bsky.social :)
#kidlit #picturebooks
Book cover showing a young girl peeking out from the branches of a cherry blossom tree. Title page of the book Kenzie's Little Tree, signed by the author and illustrator. An inside spread of the book Kenzie's Little Tree, showing two girls and their parents choosing a little tree from a nursery, and highlighting the chosen little cherry blossom tree.
May 6, 2025 at 11:58 AM
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🌷At Picture Books, Eh! we're thrilled to share our spring releases!

🌧️☀️Read these books inside on a rainy afternoon, or outside on a sunny day picnic!

#kidlit #EduSky #CanKidLit #ireadcanadian #teachers #librarians #parents
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The title reads SPRING RELEASES. We see 18 new Canadian picture books along with the Picture Books, Eh! graphic and black and white graphics of flowers and bees.
April 3, 2025 at 11:17 AM
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Please read! While I support "Buy Canadian", it doesn't work for the book industry. It can hurt Canadian authors and local booksellers. Keep supporting your local indies and authors! Thank you! 🫶 🇨🇦 #kidlit vancouversun.com/business/bc-...
For B.C. booksellers facing tariffs, asking readers to 'Buy Canadian' may be little help
"The thing most people don't realize is that most of our books, including those by Canadian authors, are printed or warehoused in the U.S."
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March 28, 2025 at 11:28 PM
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Connect with top Canadian #kidlit creators for school and library visits: authorsbooking.com
Authors' Booking Service
--connects Canadian kidlit authors and illustrators with readers
authorsbooking.com
March 24, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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It's #WorldMathsDay! A day to celebrate and have fun with math. Perhaps by reading my middlegrade nonfiction book Calculating Chimpanzees, Brainy Bees, and Other Animals with Mind-Blowing Mathematical Abilities (ill. by @jsinquett.bsky.social, published by MITKids).🐵🐝
#kidlit #edusky #CanKidLit
March 26, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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Happy Spring everyone! Check out these books for the season 🩵

☀️ HELLO, DAISY! (Board Book)
🪺 SORTING THROUGH SPRING
🍵 BUNNY MADE TEA
🌼 THE WEEDFLOWER
🥑 SPROUT, SEED, SPROUT
🍃 WAKE UP, LITTLE PIN!

#HappySpring #SpringBooks #BookRecs #EarthDay
image shows covers of books mentioned in post. Also listed here: HELLO, DAISY! (Board Book) SORTING THROUGH SPRING BUNNY MADE TEA THE WEEDFLOWER SPROUT, SEED, SPROUT WAKE UP, LITTLE PIN!
March 24, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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I'm grateful to @mmarshallauthor.bsky.social for featuring me and my latest #picturebook on her Picture Book Buzz blog. We chatted about the inspiration behind Dogs vs. Humans as well as my writing life. Check it out!👇🏻
#kidlit #CanKidLit #Edusky
mmarshallauthor.bsky.social Maria Marshall @mmarshallauthor.bsky.social · Mar 24
Meet author @stephaniegibeault.bsky.social & discover her fun inspiration & insights into her exciting new nonfiction PB - Dogs vs. Humans www.mariacmarshall.com/single-post/... @bambiedlund.bsky.social @owlkids.bsky.social #interview #STEM #kidlit
March 24, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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I've been collecting some resources and opportunities for young writers and illustrators to learn and receive feedback on their craft: bit.ly/3DPjEeW It's by no means exhaustive, and I'd love to grow it! Particularly looking for examples that are free/low-cost. LMK if you have any to add! #kidlit
Resources and Opportunities for Young Writers & Illustrators - Jen Lynn Bailey
A listing of opportunities for young writers and illustrators to grow their craft.
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March 12, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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If you know any avid writers in Grades 5 through 12 in British Columbia, get them to submit to @writersfest.bc.ca's youth writing contests. Great opportunity to share their writing for prizes. canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/03/vanc...
Blue poster for Vancouver Writers Fest Youth Writing Contest For grades 5 to 7 and Grades 8 to 12. Deadline to enter is May 31, 2025. Link is writersfest.bc.ca/youth-writing-contest
March 10, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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Sharing my debute picture book ALIYA’S SECRET- A STORY OF RAMADAN 4 days before the start of Ramadan. This book is a great introduction to the holiday for those who celebrate and for those who want to learn about it.
February 25, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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Established in memory of artist Wallace Edwards, the Wally’s Imaginarium Fund is available to support art-based activities for children, emphasizing storytelling through the visual arts in ways to explore and expand their creativity.

To learn more, visit www.wallysimaginarium.com
Home | Wally's Imaginarium
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February 25, 2025 at 6:44 PM
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Only three spots left in this small-group workshop!
#picturebooks #writingworkshop #whalerockworkshops #kidlit #Cankidlit
karenkrossing.com Karen Krossing @karenkrossing.com · Jan 8
Do you have picture book manuscripts that you’d like to revise with a small, committed group of writers dedicated to helping you produce your best work? Check out this online, small-group workshop with me and Whale Rock Workshops!
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January 29, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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New and upcoming winter #picturebooks from
@picturebookseh.bsky.social! 😍📚
#CANkidlit #kidlit
picturebookseh.bsky.social Picture books, eh! @picturebookseh.bsky.social · Jan 28
We’re thrilled to share our winter releases!

❄️Cozy up with a blanket and warm drink this winter and read a picture book ... or 11!
#kidlit #EduSky #CanKidLit @canscaip.bsky.social @kidsbookcentre.bsky.social
A graphic that is titled winter releases and picture books, eh that features 11 picture books by Canadian creators that are launching between January and March 2025
January 28, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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#GIVEAWAY To celebrate the launch of #PictureBooksEh 2025 we’re giving away manuscript crits and PBs! Details on website (link above).

To enter:
1. follow @picturebookseh.bsky.social
2. like + re-post this post (extra entry for tagging a friend)
3. Winners ann. Feb. 10 at 9 am

#kidlit
#cankidlit
a canadian flag with a red maple leaf in the middle
ALT: a canadian flag with a red maple leaf in the middle
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January 27, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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Photos of today's ABS member chat.

Book an author or illustrator to visit your readers: authorsbooking.com

#authorvisits #illustratorvisists #schoolvisits
Photos of today's ABS member chat. Book an author or illustrator to visit your readers: https://authorsbooking.com/ #authorvisits #illustratorvisists #schoolvisits Photos of today's ABS member chat. Book an author or illustrator to visit your readers: https://authorsbooking.com/ #authorvisits #illustratorvisists #schoolvisits
January 24, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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ON teachers: interested in a funded visit exploring This is the Boat that Ben Built, & the animals of the northern river ecosystem? As a TWUC member, I can apply for the WITS program, supported by the OAC and the ON gov. Reach out by Feb 7, and find more here: bit.ly/TWUC-WITS

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News & Musings for Jen Lynn Bailey, Children's Book Author
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January 24, 2025 at 1:15 PM