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Lynn Leitch 🇨🇦
@lmlwrites.bsky.social
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- Picture book: DINOS DRIVING
- Middle Grade: THE SETBACK
- Kids’ Choice Kidlit Contest winner
- SCBWI Canada East + CANSCAIP
- Rep’d by Bridgette Kam |
Westwood Creative Artists
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lmlwrites.bsky.social
✨ New book news! ✨

I’m so happy to share the cover of my new middle grade book, The Setback.

Published by @pajamapress.bsky.social with cover art by Alex Peralta, this sport-forward book will release in March, 2026, but is available for pre-order now!

#booksky
#middlegrade
#kidlit
Book cover: The Setback
November 19, 2025 at 3:45 PM
lmlwrites.bsky.social
Some of my favourite spots on a keyboard…🤩
bevrosenbaum.bsky.social Bev Katz Rosenbaum @bevrosenbaum.bsky.social · Jun 10
Confused about when to use dashes, parentheses and commas? Have a listen… #freelanceeditor #writingtips #grammartips #writingcommunity
June 10, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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kristiechoi.bsky.social
#mswl reminder: I am still on the hunt for standout trans/genderqueer voices, particularly in YA but also MG, from speculative to gorgeously written coming-of-age. My partner is trans/nb, I’m genderfluid, and I will never stop championing genderqueer authors
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May 23, 2025 at 8:08 PM
lmlwrites.bsky.social
I’m giddy with this great news…happy to share that I’m now represented by Bridgette Kam at Westwood Creative Artists. So looking forward to the writing adventures that lie ahead!
@westwoodcreative.bsky.social
#picturebooks
#middlegrade
#CANSCAIP
#kidlit
#canlit
May 20, 2025 at 3:08 PM
lmlwrites.bsky.social
🇨🇦 Calling all Canadian artists! 🇨🇦
Collective Arts is a Hamilton-based brewery that features Canadian art on its cans. They currently have a Call for Art out - deadline is April 11.

www.collectivecallforart.com/canada
#canada
#canadian
#artists
April 10, 2025 at 3:57 PM
lmlwrites.bsky.social
Writing groups for the win! If you’re looking for a #kidlit writing partner or group, check out this opportunity from Hannah Holt.
April 10, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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isaacbogoch.bsky.social
To our American friends who may now be struggling to find health information on US websites: Please check out the Public Health Agency of Canada's website for helpful resources, updated dashboards & practical health tips.

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canada.ca/en/public-he...
February 1, 2025 at 12:06 PM
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picturebookseh.bsky.social
#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
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January 27, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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kidlitforla.bsky.social
We are a group of #kidlit creators who have been heartbroken by the devastating scenes in Los Angeles. We are raising desperately-needed funds for wildfire relief efforts with an auction taking place Jan 20th - Jan 28th.

Please share: www.32auctions.com/organiza...

Logo by @sydhanson.bsky.social
Cartoon bear wearing a construction hat and vest walking with pen, pencil, and paintbrush across a background sketch of the LA skyline with palm trees. Handwritten text surrounding the image says: "Kid Lit for Los Angeles" Typed text is the same info in post. There is a photo of the item contributor. Typed text says, Kidlit Auction Open Now! About Kidlit For Los Angeles We are a group of kidlit creators who have been heartbroken by the apocalyptic scenes in Los Angeles. We are raising desperately needed funds for wildfire relief efforts in the impacted communities. Logos for: California Community Foundation, California Community Foundation, Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation, Animal Wellness Foundation Fire Relief Fund. How does the auction work? Donations are listed on our auction page. Bid on items here: www.32auctions.com/kidlitforlosangeles Winners will show proof of donation to one of the auction’s four charities as payment for their item(s). These receipts will be reviewed, and winners will be connected with donors after verification. The auction is January 20th (9am PST) through January 28th (8pm PST). How Can I Help? Follow us here and on IG @kidlitforlosangeles. We’re sharing some of the amazing donations of signed books, school visits, art, critiques, and AMAs from award-winning and NYT bestselling authors & illustrators, agents, and editors. Bid high and bid often! There are items from donors like Peter Brown, Suzanne Collins, Leigh Bardugo, Amanda Gorman, Kate DiCamillo, Jeff Kinney, Tui
January 26, 2025 at 5:06 AM
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lisalschmid.bsky.social
Calling All #Teachers & #Librarians! I'm so excited to participate in WRAD 2025! I'll be reading from my not-too-spooky middle grade novel HART & SOULS! ❤️👻👻👻 Please dm me if you'd like to schedule a PST time. I would love to chat with your students! #WRAD2025 #WRAD #middlegrade #mg #mglit #kidlit
December 22, 2024 at 7:41 PM
lmlwrites.bsky.social
This was both a surprise and a real thrill. Lucky me, to have a book with Scot!
#kidlit
#toddlerbook
#dinosaurs
December 10, 2024 at 8:07 PM
lmlwrites.bsky.social
Yessss!
Happy to see this one is here. Just in time to gift to my favourite engineers!
karilynnwinters.bsky.social Kari-Lynn Winters @karilynnwinters.bsky.social · Dec 6
On shelves now!

The latest book in the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) Hungry for... series is now on shelves! ✨

Hungry for Engineering: Poems to Gnaw On! is packed with fun, clever poems that make learning engineering a delicious adventure!

Grab your copy today ! 🏗️🔧
December 6, 2024 at 3:06 PM
lmlwrites.bsky.social
Trying to figure out what time I might go for a run this morning…
Not 10:00 am, that’s all I know for sure.
#vancouver
December 3, 2024 at 4:29 PM
lmlwrites.bsky.social
Just signed up - my first Black Friday purchase this year…I couldn’t resist the lineup of presenters!
December 1, 2024 at 3:02 PM
lmlwrites.bsky.social
Thank you for sharing this! Learning the ropes around here…but also loving the vibes of the ropes.
jenniferlagarde.bsky.social Library Girl @jenniferlagarde.bsky.social · Nov 30
One thing I'm still learning (and need to remind myself of often) is this: b/c the Bluesky algorithm isn't capitalism focused, engagement here doesn't work the same way it does in other spaces. We must actually REPOST content to boost it. Likes are lovely, but don't affect visibility. #tlsky #edusky
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December 1, 2024 at 1:24 PM
lmlwrites.bsky.social
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slupodcast.bsky.social Amy Hermon @slupodcast.bsky.social · Nov 18
A favorite piece of wearable #library advocacy. TY @themisterlibrary.bsky.social bit.ly/3SVUY94
T-shirt says Libraries are for everyone in several different languages.
November 28, 2024 at 9:23 PM
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sarahnfisk.bsky.social
I'm doing my Queries 101 class again! Free to BIPOC, queer, disabled, & marginalized folks and a reasonable fee for everyone else.

Please share.

www.eventbrite.com/e/queries-10...
Queries 101. Sunday, December 15, 7:30pm eastern
November 23, 2024 at 3:45 PM
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jenniferlagarde.bsky.social
#TLsky friends: I need your help! If you created an annual report for your library last year, will you please consider doing 2 things for me? 1) Add a link to your report to my list by filling out this form. 2) repost this post! Your work inspires my Rutgers students! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
School Library Annual/Data Reports
I use this list of school library annual reports during professional development on how to create and share the story of your work with important stakeholders. Please feel free to add your own example...
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November 20, 2024 at 2:29 AM
lmlwrites.bsky.social
Ooooo, it’s book sale time of year. 🇨🇦

#CanLit #Holiday #GiftIdeas #Books #dundurn

www.dundurn.com/books_/t2211...
November 18, 2024 at 9:33 PM
lmlwrites.bsky.social
Finally making the slide over here from X.
Can’t wait to reconnect with the #writingcommunity and #kidlit creators.
Looking forward to hearing all the bookie things. Let’s Blue this!
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November 14, 2024 at 6:15 PM