Maria Birmingham
@mkbirmingham.bsky.social
Mom. Kidlit writer. Leaf fan.
Recent books: Can We Talk?; Chomp-O-Rama; When Nature Calls ; Are We Having Fun Yet?; Are We There Yet?; Odd Couples: A Guide to Unlikely Pairs
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Recent books: Can We Talk?; Chomp-O-Rama; When Nature Calls ; Are We Having Fun Yet?; Are We There Yet?; Odd Couples: A Guide to Unlikely Pairs
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The quintessential homer sports announcer is set to retire after the 25-26 season. Love Joe Bowens calls
“Don’t tell me about heart and dedication and resilience. This is unbelievable” Still gives me chills
#LeafsForever
#Leafs
#NHL
youtu.be/hZ1e1270vrk?...
“Don’t tell me about heart and dedication and resilience. This is unbelievable” Still gives me chills
#LeafsForever
#Leafs
#NHL
youtu.be/hZ1e1270vrk?...
Joe Bowen calls Mats Sundin game tying goal against Carolina - May 28, 2002.
YouTube video by Screwball270
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June 13, 2025 at 4:51 PM
The quintessential homer sports announcer is set to retire after the 25-26 season. Love Joe Bowens calls
“Don’t tell me about heart and dedication and resilience. This is unbelievable” Still gives me chills
#LeafsForever
#Leafs
#NHL
youtu.be/hZ1e1270vrk?...
“Don’t tell me about heart and dedication and resilience. This is unbelievable” Still gives me chills
#LeafsForever
#Leafs
#NHL
youtu.be/hZ1e1270vrk?...
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#CanLit 💕🇨🇦📚 Are We Having Fun Yet?: The Human Quest for a Good Time by @mkbirmingham.bsky.social & @katydockrill.bsky.social! Humans have searched out fun for centuries, but maybe they just need to become Cat People (by @hannahhillam.bsky.social , our #Caturday Featured #Book in-store!) 💕🐈⬛📚🐱
May 3, 2025 at 9:23 PM
#CanLit 💕🇨🇦📚 Are We Having Fun Yet?: The Human Quest for a Good Time by @mkbirmingham.bsky.social & @katydockrill.bsky.social! Humans have searched out fun for centuries, but maybe they just need to become Cat People (by @hannahhillam.bsky.social , our #Caturday Featured #Book in-store!) 💕🐈⬛📚🐱
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Ok, lesson learned: Don’t second guess Coach. #Pacioretty with the GWG
I found my new good luck charm: high blood pressure, heart palpitations, pacing back and forth in front of the TV, nervous diarrhea, profuse sweating
All this to face those dirty bastards #FLA
#LeafsForever
#NHL
#Hockey
I found my new good luck charm: high blood pressure, heart palpitations, pacing back and forth in front of the TV, nervous diarrhea, profuse sweating
All this to face those dirty bastards #FLA
#LeafsForever
#NHL
#Hockey
May 2, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Ok, lesson learned: Don’t second guess Coach. #Pacioretty with the GWG
I found my new good luck charm: high blood pressure, heart palpitations, pacing back and forth in front of the TV, nervous diarrhea, profuse sweating
All this to face those dirty bastards #FLA
#LeafsForever
#NHL
#Hockey
I found my new good luck charm: high blood pressure, heart palpitations, pacing back and forth in front of the TV, nervous diarrhea, profuse sweating
All this to face those dirty bastards #FLA
#LeafsForever
#NHL
#Hockey
My neighbourhood indie children's bkstore in Toronto, Mabel's Fables, is having to move because their landlord is demolishing the building to build a condo. 😢 Owner is trying to raise funds to help cover costs:
www.gofundme.com/f/mabels-fab...
#IndieBookstores #Toronto #KidLit
www.gofundme.com/f/mabels-fab...
#IndieBookstores #Toronto #KidLit
Donate to Mabel's Fables Next Chapter Fund, organized by Eleanor LeFave
Mabel's Fables Bookstore opened at 662 Mount Pleasant Road, Toronto in September 1988… Eleanor LeFave needs your support for Mabel's Fables Next Chapter Fund
www.gofundme.com
April 26, 2025 at 10:31 PM
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CHOMP-O-RAMA is available now! I had so much fun illustrating @mkbirmingham.bsky.social ’s book, and so proud it’s out on shelves! A huge thanks to the incredible team at @owlkids.bsky.social for including me in this project and always being there.
#kidlit #canlit #kidsbooks #owlkids
#kidlit #canlit #kidsbooks #owlkids
April 16, 2025 at 3:03 PM
CHOMP-O-RAMA is available now! I had so much fun illustrating @mkbirmingham.bsky.social ’s book, and so proud it’s out on shelves! A huge thanks to the incredible team at @owlkids.bsky.social for including me in this project and always being there.
#kidlit #canlit #kidsbooks #owlkids
#kidlit #canlit #kidsbooks #owlkids
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Another preview image from CHOMP-O-RAMA, out in less than two weeks! In these images we have a kiddo enjoying some pho. A warm bowl of pho is always a good idea.
Written by @mkbirmingham.bsky.social, illustrated by me, published by @owlkids.bsky.social. #picturebooks #kidsbooks #kidlitart #canlit
Written by @mkbirmingham.bsky.social, illustrated by me, published by @owlkids.bsky.social. #picturebooks #kidsbooks #kidlitart #canlit
April 4, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Another preview image from CHOMP-O-RAMA, out in less than two weeks! In these images we have a kiddo enjoying some pho. A warm bowl of pho is always a good idea.
Written by @mkbirmingham.bsky.social, illustrated by me, published by @owlkids.bsky.social. #picturebooks #kidsbooks #kidlitart #canlit
Written by @mkbirmingham.bsky.social, illustrated by me, published by @owlkids.bsky.social. #picturebooks #kidsbooks #kidlitart #canlit
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For young writers in grades 5th-12th: Golden Shovel Poem Writing Contest 👇
To celebrate #nationalpoetrymonth, we're again hosting our annual Youth Poetry Contest! Entries are now open, and this year's contest is a golden shovel poem. Deadline to enter is April 30. All the details are here: buff.ly/fxa939v
April 3, 2025 at 9:38 PM
For young writers in grades 5th-12th: Golden Shovel Poem Writing Contest 👇
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CHOMP-O-RAMA is out in stores soon! Pre-order from your local bookstore, @owlkids.bsky.social or online retailers :)
I learned so much about how #animals eat from @mkbirmingham.bsky.social's book. Did you know #crocodiles swallow rocks?! Rocks in their tummies help digest their meals. #kidsbooks
I learned so much about how #animals eat from @mkbirmingham.bsky.social's book. Did you know #crocodiles swallow rocks?! Rocks in their tummies help digest their meals. #kidsbooks
April 3, 2025 at 3:26 PM
CHOMP-O-RAMA is out in stores soon! Pre-order from your local bookstore, @owlkids.bsky.social or online retailers :)
I learned so much about how #animals eat from @mkbirmingham.bsky.social's book. Did you know #crocodiles swallow rocks?! Rocks in their tummies help digest their meals. #kidsbooks
I learned so much about how #animals eat from @mkbirmingham.bsky.social's book. Did you know #crocodiles swallow rocks?! Rocks in their tummies help digest their meals. #kidsbooks
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Excited to share more process work for CHOMP-O-RAMA, out April 15th! Written by @mkbirmingham.bsky.social, illustrated by me, published by @owlkids.bsky.social. #picturebooks #kidsbooks #canlit
April 2, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Excited to share more process work for CHOMP-O-RAMA, out April 15th! Written by @mkbirmingham.bsky.social, illustrated by me, published by @owlkids.bsky.social. #picturebooks #kidsbooks #canlit
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Get excited with us! Some of our Spring books are about to hit the shelves soon!
-HANNAH AND THE WRONG NOTE
-THE JELLYFISH BUS
-CHOMP-O-RAMA: THE STRANGE WAYS THAT ANIMALS EAT
Coming APRIL 15! Pre-order today 💙
#NewBooksForSpring #NewBooks #STEM #ClassroomBooks #KidLit
-HANNAH AND THE WRONG NOTE
-THE JELLYFISH BUS
-CHOMP-O-RAMA: THE STRANGE WAYS THAT ANIMALS EAT
Coming APRIL 15! Pre-order today 💙
#NewBooksForSpring #NewBooks #STEM #ClassroomBooks #KidLit
March 26, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Get excited with us! Some of our Spring books are about to hit the shelves soon!
-HANNAH AND THE WRONG NOTE
-THE JELLYFISH BUS
-CHOMP-O-RAMA: THE STRANGE WAYS THAT ANIMALS EAT
Coming APRIL 15! Pre-order today 💙
#NewBooksForSpring #NewBooks #STEM #ClassroomBooks #KidLit
-HANNAH AND THE WRONG NOTE
-THE JELLYFISH BUS
-CHOMP-O-RAMA: THE STRANGE WAYS THAT ANIMALS EAT
Coming APRIL 15! Pre-order today 💙
#NewBooksForSpring #NewBooks #STEM #ClassroomBooks #KidLit
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Under a month until CHOMP-O-RAMA is out in the wild!
Written by @mkbirmingham.bsky.social, illustrated by me, published by @owlkids.bsky.social. As a special preview, over the next few weeks, I’m sharing some images from the book along with behind the scenes sketches. #picturebooks #kidsbooks
Written by @mkbirmingham.bsky.social, illustrated by me, published by @owlkids.bsky.social. As a special preview, over the next few weeks, I’m sharing some images from the book along with behind the scenes sketches. #picturebooks #kidsbooks
March 25, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Under a month until CHOMP-O-RAMA is out in the wild!
Written by @mkbirmingham.bsky.social, illustrated by me, published by @owlkids.bsky.social. As a special preview, over the next few weeks, I’m sharing some images from the book along with behind the scenes sketches. #picturebooks #kidsbooks
Written by @mkbirmingham.bsky.social, illustrated by me, published by @owlkids.bsky.social. As a special preview, over the next few weeks, I’m sharing some images from the book along with behind the scenes sketches. #picturebooks #kidsbooks
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📣Toronto book launch alert!
Join authors @mkbirmingham.bsky.social, Deborah Kerbel, @alisonmcgauley.bsky.social and Erin Silver as they launch their new books for kids and teens.
When: March 11 from 6:30–8:00 p.m.
Where: Mabel's Fables Bookstore
Join authors @mkbirmingham.bsky.social, Deborah Kerbel, @alisonmcgauley.bsky.social and Erin Silver as they launch their new books for kids and teens.
When: March 11 from 6:30–8:00 p.m.
Where: Mabel's Fables Bookstore
March 7, 2025 at 6:25 PM
📣Toronto book launch alert!
Join authors @mkbirmingham.bsky.social, Deborah Kerbel, @alisonmcgauley.bsky.social and Erin Silver as they launch their new books for kids and teens.
When: March 11 from 6:30–8:00 p.m.
Where: Mabel's Fables Bookstore
Join authors @mkbirmingham.bsky.social, Deborah Kerbel, @alisonmcgauley.bsky.social and Erin Silver as they launch their new books for kids and teens.
When: March 11 from 6:30–8:00 p.m.
Where: Mabel's Fables Bookstore
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NEW FOR SPRING 💚
"Appetizing fare for the information-hungry." —Kirkus Reviews
CHOMP-O-RAMA: THE SRANGE WAYS THAT ANIMALS EAT is coming APRIL 15, 2025!
A companion title to the award-winning SNOOZE-O-RAMA ... Pre-order your copy today!
#NewBooksForSpring
"Appetizing fare for the information-hungry." —Kirkus Reviews
CHOMP-O-RAMA: THE SRANGE WAYS THAT ANIMALS EAT is coming APRIL 15, 2025!
A companion title to the award-winning SNOOZE-O-RAMA ... Pre-order your copy today!
#NewBooksForSpring
February 25, 2025 at 4:11 PM
NEW FOR SPRING 💚
"Appetizing fare for the information-hungry." —Kirkus Reviews
CHOMP-O-RAMA: THE SRANGE WAYS THAT ANIMALS EAT is coming APRIL 15, 2025!
A companion title to the award-winning SNOOZE-O-RAMA ... Pre-order your copy today!
#NewBooksForSpring
"Appetizing fare for the information-hungry." —Kirkus Reviews
CHOMP-O-RAMA: THE SRANGE WAYS THAT ANIMALS EAT is coming APRIL 15, 2025!
A companion title to the award-winning SNOOZE-O-RAMA ... Pre-order your copy today!
#NewBooksForSpring
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🥳 GROUP BOOK LAUNCH!
📚 We are excited to visit with friends & family as we share our new books at Mabel’s Fables Children’s Bookstore, March 11th from 6:30-8 pm.
🩷 We’d love to see you there!
@picturebookseh.bsky.social @pb25vibes.bsky.social #kidlit @deborahkerbel.com @mkbirmingham.bsky.social
📚 We are excited to visit with friends & family as we share our new books at Mabel’s Fables Children’s Bookstore, March 11th from 6:30-8 pm.
🩷 We’d love to see you there!
@picturebookseh.bsky.social @pb25vibes.bsky.social #kidlit @deborahkerbel.com @mkbirmingham.bsky.social
February 19, 2025 at 6:39 PM
🥳 GROUP BOOK LAUNCH!
📚 We are excited to visit with friends & family as we share our new books at Mabel’s Fables Children’s Bookstore, March 11th from 6:30-8 pm.
🩷 We’d love to see you there!
@picturebookseh.bsky.social @pb25vibes.bsky.social #kidlit @deborahkerbel.com @mkbirmingham.bsky.social
📚 We are excited to visit with friends & family as we share our new books at Mabel’s Fables Children’s Bookstore, March 11th from 6:30-8 pm.
🩷 We’d love to see you there!
@picturebookseh.bsky.social @pb25vibes.bsky.social #kidlit @deborahkerbel.com @mkbirmingham.bsky.social
Just received my #PLR payment. Sincere thanks to the PLR Commission and Canada Council for the Arts for your support of Canadian creators. So grateful. And yay libraries!! #canlit
Canadian authors: registration for the Public Lending Right #PLR program is open now until May 1, 2025. This awesome program pays royalties to Canadian authors for books in Canadian public libraries. For those already enrolled, payments should be arriving soon.
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The Public Lending Right (PLR) Program
It pays to have your books in Canada’s libraries! Learn more about the Public Lending Right Program
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February 18, 2025 at 6:36 PM
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Hey, post-secondary students!
Don’t forget that you can vote by mail or do advanced voting during Reading Week if you’ll be back home!!
Find out where and how to vote here: www.elections.on.ca/en/voting-in...
Don’t forget that you can vote by mail or do advanced voting during Reading Week if you’ll be back home!!
Find out where and how to vote here: www.elections.on.ca/en/voting-in...
Voting in provincial elections
www.elections.on.ca
February 9, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Hey, post-secondary students!
Don’t forget that you can vote by mail or do advanced voting during Reading Week if you’ll be back home!!
Find out where and how to vote here: www.elections.on.ca/en/voting-in...
Don’t forget that you can vote by mail or do advanced voting during Reading Week if you’ll be back home!!
Find out where and how to vote here: www.elections.on.ca/en/voting-in...
The first review for CHOMP-O-RAMA is here 😬, and it’s a nice one ☺️: “Appetizing fare for the information-hungry.”
Phew! Thank you, Kirkus Reviews! Coming in April, but you can #preorder now! @cutdrawglue.bsky.social @owlkids.bsky.social
www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...
Phew! Thank you, Kirkus Reviews! Coming in April, but you can #preorder now! @cutdrawglue.bsky.social @owlkids.bsky.social
www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...
February 6, 2025 at 8:28 PM
The first review for CHOMP-O-RAMA is here 😬, and it’s a nice one ☺️: “Appetizing fare for the information-hungry.”
Phew! Thank you, Kirkus Reviews! Coming in April, but you can #preorder now! @cutdrawglue.bsky.social @owlkids.bsky.social
www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...
Phew! Thank you, Kirkus Reviews! Coming in April, but you can #preorder now! @cutdrawglue.bsky.social @owlkids.bsky.social
www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...
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Received the January/February issue of OWL with my illustration for the Laboratory Look puzzle page. Art direction by Alex Dorward. Had great time coming up with all the details and characters. Thanks Alex and thanks @owlkids.bsky.social #OWLMagazine #illustration #kidlitart #kidsmagazine
January 25, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Received the January/February issue of OWL with my illustration for the Laboratory Look puzzle page. Art direction by Alex Dorward. Had great time coming up with all the details and characters. Thanks Alex and thanks @owlkids.bsky.social #OWLMagazine #illustration #kidlitart #kidsmagazine
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When you want to read great nonfiction for kids, these lists are a great place to begin! Thank you @mstewartscience.bsky.social !
celebratescience.blogspot.com/2025/01/best...
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Best Nonfiction of 2024 Roundup
Next Monday is a big day in children’s literature. The winners of the American Library Association’s Youth Media Awards will be announced. ...
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January 24, 2025 at 12:02 AM
When you want to read great nonfiction for kids, these lists are a great place to begin! Thank you @mstewartscience.bsky.social !
celebratescience.blogspot.com/2025/01/best...
celebratescience.blogspot.com/2025/01/best...
So very nice to find ODD COUPLES included on the Texas Topaz 2025 Reading List. 📚 🥳 @owlkids.bsky.social
January 9, 2025 at 7:39 PM
So very nice to find ODD COUPLES included on the Texas Topaz 2025 Reading List. 📚 🥳 @owlkids.bsky.social
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New year = new books!
Delighted to be collaborating again with the brilliant Dawn Lo & the wonderful team @owlkids.bsky.social & thrilled to finally share the cover of our upcoming #fall2025 #informationalpicturebook & companion title to WHAT ABOUT AN OCTOPUS?
WHAT ABOUT AN ELEPHANT? - coming Aug/25
Delighted to be collaborating again with the brilliant Dawn Lo & the wonderful team @owlkids.bsky.social & thrilled to finally share the cover of our upcoming #fall2025 #informationalpicturebook & companion title to WHAT ABOUT AN OCTOPUS?
WHAT ABOUT AN ELEPHANT? - coming Aug/25
January 8, 2025 at 7:56 PM
New year = new books!
Delighted to be collaborating again with the brilliant Dawn Lo & the wonderful team @owlkids.bsky.social & thrilled to finally share the cover of our upcoming #fall2025 #informationalpicturebook & companion title to WHAT ABOUT AN OCTOPUS?
WHAT ABOUT AN ELEPHANT? - coming Aug/25
Delighted to be collaborating again with the brilliant Dawn Lo & the wonderful team @owlkids.bsky.social & thrilled to finally share the cover of our upcoming #fall2025 #informationalpicturebook & companion title to WHAT ABOUT AN OCTOPUS?
WHAT ABOUT AN ELEPHANT? - coming Aug/25
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Q&Q presents the young readers titles we’re most excited about this spring. This week’s instalment features picture books. #CanLit #ireadcanadian #CanKidLit #kidlit
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January 9, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Q&Q presents the young readers titles we’re most excited about this spring. This week’s instalment features picture books. #CanLit #ireadcanadian #CanKidLit #kidlit
quillandquire.com/omni/2025-sp...
quillandquire.com/omni/2025-sp...
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Day 28: 31 Days, 31 Lists - Best Nonfiction Picture Books of 2024. I consider these the best of the best. The ones you cannot miss. See if you can find one you missed before now. #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2024/12/28/3...
December 28, 2024 at 3:44 PM
Day 28: 31 Days, 31 Lists - Best Nonfiction Picture Books of 2024. I consider these the best of the best. The ones you cannot miss. See if you can find one you missed before now. #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2024/12/28/3...