Leigh Therriault💫
@leightherriault.bsky.social
Canadian writer & poet 🌙✨️ AuDHD ☆
🌠 THE DARK SHINE (Orca Books, Fall 2027)
Rep: Liz Nealon at Great Dog Literary
leightherriault.com
🌠 THE DARK SHINE (Orca Books, Fall 2027)
Rep: Liz Nealon at Great Dog Literary
leightherriault.com
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So excited to share my MG mystery/ghost story, THE DARK SHINE coming Fall 2027 from Orca Book Publishers. 👻🥾
✨ Eternal gratitude to Liz Nealon @greatdoglit.bsky.social and Sarah Howden @orcabook.bsky.social for believing in Teddy & Scar’s story and bringing this book to life! ✨
#WriterSky #KidLit
✨ Eternal gratitude to Liz Nealon @greatdoglit.bsky.social and Sarah Howden @orcabook.bsky.social for believing in Teddy & Scar’s story and bringing this book to life! ✨
#WriterSky #KidLit
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Our general submission window is now open!
We want stories and poetry with a strong voice and a sense of adventure, stuff that makes us feel things, stuff that lets us use our hearts and our brains and leaves us wanting more!
For our full guidelines and schedule, visit:
www.havenspec.com/submit/
We want stories and poetry with a strong voice and a sense of adventure, stuff that makes us feel things, stuff that lets us use our hearts and our brains and leaves us wanting more!
For our full guidelines and schedule, visit:
www.havenspec.com/submit/
November 1, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Our general submission window is now open!
We want stories and poetry with a strong voice and a sense of adventure, stuff that makes us feel things, stuff that lets us use our hearts and our brains and leaves us wanting more!
For our full guidelines and schedule, visit:
www.havenspec.com/submit/
We want stories and poetry with a strong voice and a sense of adventure, stuff that makes us feel things, stuff that lets us use our hearts and our brains and leaves us wanting more!
For our full guidelines and schedule, visit:
www.havenspec.com/submit/
⚡Electrified to see my microfiction, "Panic Button" appear in 50-Word Stories. 😱✨
#Anxiety #Fear #HumanCondition
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#Anxiety #Fear #HumanCondition
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November 1, 2025 at 5:57 PM
⚡Electrified to see my microfiction, "Panic Button" appear in 50-Word Stories. 😱✨
#Anxiety #Fear #HumanCondition
fiftywordstories.com/2025/10/23/l...
#Anxiety #Fear #HumanCondition
fiftywordstories.com/2025/10/23/l...
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Today is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
This day honours and remembers the children who were forced into Canada's Residential School system.
It was first observed as Orange Shirt Day in 2013 and was elevated to a statutory holidy for federal workers in 2021.
This day honours and remembers the children who were forced into Canada's Residential School system.
It was first observed as Orange Shirt Day in 2013 and was elevated to a statutory holidy for federal workers in 2021.
September 30, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Today is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
This day honours and remembers the children who were forced into Canada's Residential School system.
It was first observed as Orange Shirt Day in 2013 and was elevated to a statutory holidy for federal workers in 2021.
This day honours and remembers the children who were forced into Canada's Residential School system.
It was first observed as Orange Shirt Day in 2013 and was elevated to a statutory holidy for federal workers in 2021.
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September 14, 2025 at 12:14 AM
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Hi #KidLitArtPostcard day, I'm Mike! I usually post cheerful scenes but this month I'm showing some range with a new spooky MG cover illustration instead.
I'm also excited to share that I'm now repped by @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social at CMA! 🎉
mdashow-kidlitart.carrd.co
#spooky #kidLit #kidLitArt
I'm also excited to share that I'm now repped by @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social at CMA! 🎉
mdashow-kidlitart.carrd.co
#spooky #kidLit #kidLitArt
September 4, 2025 at 5:12 AM
Hi #KidLitArtPostcard day, I'm Mike! I usually post cheerful scenes but this month I'm showing some range with a new spooky MG cover illustration instead.
I'm also excited to share that I'm now repped by @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social at CMA! 🎉
mdashow-kidlitart.carrd.co
#spooky #kidLit #kidLitArt
I'm also excited to share that I'm now repped by @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social at CMA! 🎉
mdashow-kidlitart.carrd.co
#spooky #kidLit #kidLitArt
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It's #KidLitArtPostcard Day🌟I'm Clary—a #kidlit #illustrator based in the U.S.
Open for projects in 2026, including PB, BB, editorials, and any kids’ art-related ventures! Let’s work together on your next project 👋
✨ Rep’d by Tracy Marchini @bookendsliterary.bsky.social
🖥️ claryillustration.com
Open for projects in 2026, including PB, BB, editorials, and any kids’ art-related ventures! Let’s work together on your next project 👋
✨ Rep’d by Tracy Marchini @bookendsliterary.bsky.social
🖥️ claryillustration.com
September 4, 2025 at 11:48 AM
It's #KidLitArtPostcard Day🌟I'm Clary—a #kidlit #illustrator based in the U.S.
Open for projects in 2026, including PB, BB, editorials, and any kids’ art-related ventures! Let’s work together on your next project 👋
✨ Rep’d by Tracy Marchini @bookendsliterary.bsky.social
🖥️ claryillustration.com
Open for projects in 2026, including PB, BB, editorials, and any kids’ art-related ventures! Let’s work together on your next project 👋
✨ Rep’d by Tracy Marchini @bookendsliterary.bsky.social
🖥️ claryillustration.com
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Happy Kid Lit Art Postcard Day! 🍓🐭
Currently knocking on the door of children's picture book illustration ✊🏻
My portfolio can be found at www.theprimrosecorner.com ! I've got so much new art I will be posting there very soon 🤍
#kidlitartpostcard #kidlitart #kidlitillustration
Currently knocking on the door of children's picture book illustration ✊🏻
My portfolio can be found at www.theprimrosecorner.com ! I've got so much new art I will be posting there very soon 🤍
#kidlitartpostcard #kidlitart #kidlitillustration
September 4, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Happy Kid Lit Art Postcard Day! 🍓🐭
Currently knocking on the door of children's picture book illustration ✊🏻
My portfolio can be found at www.theprimrosecorner.com ! I've got so much new art I will be posting there very soon 🤍
#kidlitartpostcard #kidlitart #kidlitillustration
Currently knocking on the door of children's picture book illustration ✊🏻
My portfolio can be found at www.theprimrosecorner.com ! I've got so much new art I will be posting there very soon 🤍
#kidlitartpostcard #kidlitart #kidlitillustration
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Hey it's #kidlitartpostcard day! 💌
I'm an illustrator who works primarily in kid's books and loves drawing cute animal characters. I'd love more animal-based non-fiction projects in my inbox!
www.vickigausden.co.uk
#kidlitart #kidlit
I'm an illustrator who works primarily in kid's books and loves drawing cute animal characters. I'd love more animal-based non-fiction projects in my inbox!
www.vickigausden.co.uk
#kidlitart #kidlit
September 4, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Hey it's #kidlitartpostcard day! 💌
I'm an illustrator who works primarily in kid's books and loves drawing cute animal characters. I'd love more animal-based non-fiction projects in my inbox!
www.vickigausden.co.uk
#kidlitart #kidlit
I'm an illustrator who works primarily in kid's books and loves drawing cute animal characters. I'd love more animal-based non-fiction projects in my inbox!
www.vickigausden.co.uk
#kidlitart #kidlit
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📣Calling all educators! We’ve got a stellar lineup of fall picture books for you.
From fun and silly, and comforting and empowering, to factual and enlightening stories there are strong curriculum connections for your classroom—and there’s something for every reader.
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From fun and silly, and comforting and empowering, to factual and enlightening stories there are strong curriculum connections for your classroom—and there’s something for every reader.
conta.cc/45ja7Xm
New picture books coming this fall! 🍂
Email from Plus a first look at our new school collections Can't view images? Open this email in your web browser. Art by Brady Sato from Maya Inside. We’ve got a stellar lineup of picture books comin
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September 2, 2025 at 6:41 PM
📣Calling all educators! We’ve got a stellar lineup of fall picture books for you.
From fun and silly, and comforting and empowering, to factual and enlightening stories there are strong curriculum connections for your classroom—and there’s something for every reader.
conta.cc/45ja7Xm
From fun and silly, and comforting and empowering, to factual and enlightening stories there are strong curriculum connections for your classroom—and there’s something for every reader.
conta.cc/45ja7Xm
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🎉 Deal Alert 🎉 No better way to get back into the swing of things post-Labor Day than a book deal :) Congratulations to Leigh Therriault, whose book THE DARK SHINE will be published by Orca Books in 2027!
September 2, 2025 at 2:27 PM
🎉 Deal Alert 🎉 No better way to get back into the swing of things post-Labor Day than a book deal :) Congratulations to Leigh Therriault, whose book THE DARK SHINE will be published by Orca Books in 2027!
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September 2, 2025 at 12:35 AM
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✨It's happening!✨ Special thanks to @liznealon.bsky.social and Sarah Howden @orcabook.bsky.social 🪄 #KidLit
New book deals on the way @leightherriault.bsky.social @benomeli.bsky.social @marciecolleen.bsky.social + more buff.ly/Eq9jfRw
August 28, 2025 at 10:21 PM
✨It's happening!✨ Special thanks to @liznealon.bsky.social and Sarah Howden @orcabook.bsky.social 🪄 #KidLit
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🛸🛸 i’m going to close submissions this friday august 29 at 11:59 pm.
🛸🛸 please send your stories this week!
🛸🛸 especially if you’ve never submitted anywhere before! no need to be intimidated by me i’m literally just some guy
🛸🛸 please send your stories this week!
🛸🛸 especially if you’ve never submitted anywhere before! no need to be intimidated by me i’m literally just some guy
August 24, 2025 at 9:24 PM
🛸🛸 i’m going to close submissions this friday august 29 at 11:59 pm.
🛸🛸 please send your stories this week!
🛸🛸 especially if you’ve never submitted anywhere before! no need to be intimidated by me i’m literally just some guy
🛸🛸 please send your stories this week!
🛸🛸 especially if you’ve never submitted anywhere before! no need to be intimidated by me i’m literally just some guy
Pondering...
August 24, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Pondering...
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It's publishing day! See what's new for kids and teens at orcabook.com today 📚
August 19, 2025 at 5:44 PM
It's publishing day! See what's new for kids and teens at orcabook.com today 📚
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THE VALUE OF IMAGERY IN VERSE NOVELS FOR YOUNG READERS
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THE VALUE OF IMAGERY IN VERSE NOVELS FOR YOUNG READERS, a guest post by Cordelia Jensen
Because I love imagery, developing an image system for a verse novel is one of my favorite challenges.
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August 20, 2025 at 5:48 PM
THE VALUE OF IMAGERY IN VERSE NOVELS FOR YOUNG READERS
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August glimmering...
August 21, 2025 at 3:11 PM
August glimmering...
So excited to share my MG mystery/ghost story, THE DARK SHINE coming Fall 2027 from Orca Book Publishers. 👻🥾
✨ Eternal gratitude to Liz Nealon @greatdoglit.bsky.social and Sarah Howden @orcabook.bsky.social for believing in Teddy & Scar’s story and bringing this book to life! ✨
#WriterSky #KidLit
✨ Eternal gratitude to Liz Nealon @greatdoglit.bsky.social and Sarah Howden @orcabook.bsky.social for believing in Teddy & Scar’s story and bringing this book to life! ✨
#WriterSky #KidLit
August 19, 2025 at 5:58 PM
So excited to share my MG mystery/ghost story, THE DARK SHINE coming Fall 2027 from Orca Book Publishers. 👻🥾
✨ Eternal gratitude to Liz Nealon @greatdoglit.bsky.social and Sarah Howden @orcabook.bsky.social for believing in Teddy & Scar’s story and bringing this book to life! ✨
#WriterSky #KidLit
✨ Eternal gratitude to Liz Nealon @greatdoglit.bsky.social and Sarah Howden @orcabook.bsky.social for believing in Teddy & Scar’s story and bringing this book to life! ✨
#WriterSky #KidLit
Summer evening by the pond 🌾
August 6, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Summer evening by the pond 🌾
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I started this in response to the #animaladventuresweek prompt 'Captured’ over on Instagram, but it got derailed by work schedules and the loss of our beloved Bella Dog.
#kidlitartist #kidlitart #childrensbookillustrator #picturebookmakers #childrensbookillustration
#kidlitartist #kidlitart #childrensbookillustrator #picturebookmakers #childrensbookillustration
July 28, 2025 at 12:03 PM
I started this in response to the #animaladventuresweek prompt 'Captured’ over on Instagram, but it got derailed by work schedules and the loss of our beloved Bella Dog.
#kidlitartist #kidlitart #childrensbookillustrator #picturebookmakers #childrensbookillustration
#kidlitartist #kidlitart #childrensbookillustrator #picturebookmakers #childrensbookillustration
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Citrine's SweetsCafe. Another ode to the small mountain towns I still miss, since moving to the city. Also, ghosts
July 28, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Citrine's SweetsCafe. Another ode to the small mountain towns I still miss, since moving to the city. Also, ghosts
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Carl Sagan on why books are human’s greatest invention:
July 8, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Carl Sagan on why books are human’s greatest invention: