Stephanie Gibeault
@stephaniegibeault.bsky.social
Children's Author & Freelance Writer | nonfiction and fiction, picture books and middle grade | rep'd by Jacqui Lipton | #SCBWI, #12x12PB | She/Her | https://linktr.ee/stephaniegibeault
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Woohoo! Thank you to @forestofreading.bsky.social for nominating my book with @bambiedlund.bsky.social DOGS VS. HUMANS (published by @owlkids.bsky.social) for a Silver Birch Express award in this year's #ForestofReading. I can't wait for kids to read our book! #kidlit #cankidlit
Do you find research intimidating? Then join me for a virtual course with @writersloftma.bsky.social on Nov. 25 at 7 p.m. ET. I'll cover finding facts, assessing sources, and organizing information. Two-week replay included. Learn more and register at www.thewritersloft.org/loft-workshops
#kidlit
#kidlit
November 7, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Do you find research intimidating? Then join me for a virtual course with @writersloftma.bsky.social on Nov. 25 at 7 p.m. ET. I'll cover finding facts, assessing sources, and organizing information. Two-week replay included. Learn more and register at www.thewritersloft.org/loft-workshops
#kidlit
#kidlit
I was thrilled to be featured on @saralkruger.bsky.social's excellent PB First Lines blog with the journey of THE DOG WHO SAVED THE BEES (words by me, art by @davidhohn.bsky.social, published by Sleeping Bear Press). My first line changed drastically!
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November 4, 2025 at 2:39 PM
I was thrilled to be featured on @saralkruger.bsky.social's excellent PB First Lines blog with the journey of THE DOG WHO SAVED THE BEES (words by me, art by @davidhohn.bsky.social, published by Sleeping Bear Press). My first line changed drastically!
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#kidlit
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#kidlit
Woohoo! Thank you to @forestofreading.bsky.social for nominating my book with @bambiedlund.bsky.social DOGS VS. HUMANS (published by @owlkids.bsky.social) for a Silver Birch Express award in this year's #ForestofReading. I can't wait for kids to read our book! #kidlit #cankidlit
October 16, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Woohoo! Thank you to @forestofreading.bsky.social for nominating my book with @bambiedlund.bsky.social DOGS VS. HUMANS (published by @owlkids.bsky.social) for a Silver Birch Express award in this year's #ForestofReading. I can't wait for kids to read our book! #kidlit #cankidlit
Reposted by Stephanie Gibeault
Without further ado, we are pleased to announce the Canadian books chosen for the 2026 #ForestofReading program. 🎉 There are so many incredible stories to dive into and we can’t wait for you to discover them all! Visit bit.ly/ForestNomine...
October 15, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Without further ado, we are pleased to announce the Canadian books chosen for the 2026 #ForestofReading program. 🎉 There are so many incredible stories to dive into and we can’t wait for you to discover them all! Visit bit.ly/ForestNomine...
Reposted by Stephanie Gibeault
50/50 Raffle Alert!
OLA is kicking off our first ever 50/50 raffle in support of the Forest. Buy your tickets before Oct 16th to qualify for our Early Bird Prize, or by the end of October to be entered into our Grand Prize draw on Halloween!
www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/fores...
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OLA is kicking off our first ever 50/50 raffle in support of the Forest. Buy your tickets before Oct 16th to qualify for our Early Bird Prize, or by the end of October to be entered into our Grand Prize draw on Halloween!
www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/fores...
Licence # RAF1467210
October 1, 2025 at 2:35 PM
50/50 Raffle Alert!
OLA is kicking off our first ever 50/50 raffle in support of the Forest. Buy your tickets before Oct 16th to qualify for our Early Bird Prize, or by the end of October to be entered into our Grand Prize draw on Halloween!
www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/fores...
Licence # RAF1467210
OLA is kicking off our first ever 50/50 raffle in support of the Forest. Buy your tickets before Oct 16th to qualify for our Early Bird Prize, or by the end of October to be entered into our Grand Prize draw on Halloween!
www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/fores...
Licence # RAF1467210
Today is the day! Join me and Sourcebooks editor Anna Luketic for a virtual @writersloftma.bsky.social workshop on The Importance of Hooks in Nonfiction from 7-8:30 p.m. eastern. PLUS, Anna is taking submissions from attendees!
Register here: www.thewritersloft.org/loft-workshops
#kidlit
Register here: www.thewritersloft.org/loft-workshops
#kidlit
October 14, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Today is the day! Join me and Sourcebooks editor Anna Luketic for a virtual @writersloftma.bsky.social workshop on The Importance of Hooks in Nonfiction from 7-8:30 p.m. eastern. PLUS, Anna is taking submissions from attendees!
Register here: www.thewritersloft.org/loft-workshops
#kidlit
Register here: www.thewritersloft.org/loft-workshops
#kidlit
If you write for children, don't miss @carolynbfraiser.bsky.social's awesome list of upcoming #kidlit events. I check it every month to make sure I don't miss anything. Thanks, Carolyn!
carolynbfraiser.com/kidlit/
carolynbfraiser.com/kidlit/
Events for KidLit Writers
KidLit Writers! Check out all the different workshops, webinars, classes, contests, and awards that are coming up near you.
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October 11, 2025 at 3:31 PM
If you write for children, don't miss @carolynbfraiser.bsky.social's awesome list of upcoming #kidlit events. I check it every month to make sure I don't miss anything. Thanks, Carolyn!
carolynbfraiser.com/kidlit/
carolynbfraiser.com/kidlit/
Nonfiction needs a hook!🪝
Join me and Sourcebooks editor Anna Luketic on Oct. 14 from 7-8:30 pm for a virtual course with @writersloftma.bsky.social about the importance of hooks in nonfiction. Register here: www.thewritersloft.org/loft-workshops
#kidlit #cankidlit #writingcommunity
Join me and Sourcebooks editor Anna Luketic on Oct. 14 from 7-8:30 pm for a virtual course with @writersloftma.bsky.social about the importance of hooks in nonfiction. Register here: www.thewritersloft.org/loft-workshops
#kidlit #cankidlit #writingcommunity
October 6, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Nonfiction needs a hook!🪝
Join me and Sourcebooks editor Anna Luketic on Oct. 14 from 7-8:30 pm for a virtual course with @writersloftma.bsky.social about the importance of hooks in nonfiction. Register here: www.thewritersloft.org/loft-workshops
#kidlit #cankidlit #writingcommunity
Join me and Sourcebooks editor Anna Luketic on Oct. 14 from 7-8:30 pm for a virtual course with @writersloftma.bsky.social about the importance of hooks in nonfiction. Register here: www.thewritersloft.org/loft-workshops
#kidlit #cankidlit #writingcommunity
Do you write nonfiction for kids? Then you need a hook!🪝Join me and Sourcebooks editor Anna Luketic for a virtual workshop with @writersloftma.bsky.social on Oct. 14 at 7 pm ET. We'll discuss types of hooks & provide tips for finding your own. Register: www.thewritersloft.org/loft-workshops
#kidlit
#kidlit
September 30, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Do you write nonfiction for kids? Then you need a hook!🪝Join me and Sourcebooks editor Anna Luketic for a virtual workshop with @writersloftma.bsky.social on Oct. 14 at 7 pm ET. We'll discuss types of hooks & provide tips for finding your own. Register: www.thewritersloft.org/loft-workshops
#kidlit
#kidlit
Thank you so much, @loritecler.bsky.social, for the kind review of THE DOG WHO SAVED THE BEES (written by me, illustrated by @davidhohn.bsky.social, and published by Sleeping Bear Press)!
THE DOG WHO SAVED THE BEES by @stephaniegibeault.bsky.social w/art by @davidhohn.bsky.social tells the story of a unique & heartwarming partnership btwn Cybil & pup Mack, who worked together to sniff out diseased beehives. This nonfiction book will engage animal lovers & science fans alike. #kidlit
September 28, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Thank you so much, @loritecler.bsky.social, for the kind review of THE DOG WHO SAVED THE BEES (written by me, illustrated by @davidhohn.bsky.social, and published by Sleeping Bear Press)!
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Congrats to our 2025 #CrystalKite honoree #12x12PB members! Way to go, @shannonstocker.bsky.social, @stephaniegibeault.bsky.social, @elisaboxer.bsky.social, @nadiasalomon.bsky.social, Srividhya Venkat, & Tonya Duncan Ellis!
#amwriting #picturebook #kidlit #amreading #booksky
#amwriting #picturebook #kidlit #amreading #booksky
September 17, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Congrats to our 2025 #CrystalKite honoree #12x12PB members! Way to go, @shannonstocker.bsky.social, @stephaniegibeault.bsky.social, @elisaboxer.bsky.social, @nadiasalomon.bsky.social, Srividhya Venkat, & Tonya Duncan Ellis!
#amwriting #picturebook #kidlit #amreading #booksky
#amwriting #picturebook #kidlit #amreading #booksky
Do you have a new puppy? There are some common puppy challenges and I have advice to help you cope in my latest article for @americankennelclub.bsky.social. #dogs #puppy
www.akc.org/expert-advic...
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How to Tackle Common Puppy Training Challenges
Raising a puppy can be overwhelming, but if you're struggling you're not alone. The following tips and advice will help you tackle common puppy challenges.
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September 12, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Do you have a new puppy? There are some common puppy challenges and I have advice to help you cope in my latest article for @americankennelclub.bsky.social. #dogs #puppy
www.akc.org/expert-advic...
www.akc.org/expert-advic...
If you're in Maryland, come celebrate the #picturebook THE DOG WHO SAVED THE BEES (ill. by @davidhohn.bsky.social , published by Sleeping Bear Press) with me and the stars of the book. From Sept. 18 to the 24, we'll be signing books and chatting with readers. Hope to see you there!
#kidlit #edusky
#kidlit #edusky
September 12, 2025 at 3:12 PM
If you're in Maryland, come celebrate the #picturebook THE DOG WHO SAVED THE BEES (ill. by @davidhohn.bsky.social , published by Sleeping Bear Press) with me and the stars of the book. From Sept. 18 to the 24, we'll be signing books and chatting with readers. Hope to see you there!
#kidlit #edusky
#kidlit #edusky
I'm incredibly honoured that THE DOG WHO SAVED THE BEES, my picture book with @davidhohn.bsky.social from Sleeping Bear Press, has been listed on the CBC Books "30 Canadian books for younger kids that we are excited about this fall." #cankidlit #kidlit #edusky
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www.cbc.ca/books/30-can...
30 Canadian books for younger kids that we are excited about this fall | CBC Books
Here are the new Canadian picture books and early chapter books that we can't wait to read this fall.
www.cbc.ca
September 9, 2025 at 3:59 PM
I'm incredibly honoured that THE DOG WHO SAVED THE BEES, my picture book with @davidhohn.bsky.social from Sleeping Bear Press, has been listed on the CBC Books "30 Canadian books for younger kids that we are excited about this fall." #cankidlit #kidlit #edusky
www.cbc.ca/books/30-can...
www.cbc.ca/books/30-can...
I'm super grateful for this amazing review from the Unpacking the POWER of Picture Books blog of DOGS VS. HUMANS, my book with @bambiedlund.bsky.social from @owlkids.bsky.social. #kidlit #CanKidLit #edusky
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unpackingpicturebookpower.blogspot.com/2025/04/dogs...
September 5, 2025 at 5:41 PM
I'm super grateful for this amazing review from the Unpacking the POWER of Picture Books blog of DOGS VS. HUMANS, my book with @bambiedlund.bsky.social from @owlkids.bsky.social. #kidlit #CanKidLit #edusky
unpackingpicturebookpower.blogspot.com/2025/04/dogs...
unpackingpicturebookpower.blogspot.com/2025/04/dogs...
Would you like to win a copy of a #picturebook about a rescue dog who sniffs out bee disease? 🐝🐕
To enter a giveaway for THE DOG WHO SAVED THE BEES, my book with @davidhohn.bsky.social from Sleeping Bear Press, follow the instructions in the @kidlit411.bsky.social post below!
#kidlit #edusky
To enter a giveaway for THE DOG WHO SAVED THE BEES, my book with @davidhohn.bsky.social from Sleeping Bear Press, follow the instructions in the @kidlit411.bsky.social post below!
#kidlit #edusky
We are pleased to host a giveaway of the picture book, THE DOG WHO SAVED THE BEES by @stephaniegibeault.bsky.social illustrated by @davidhohn.bsky.social (Sleeping Bear Books)
To enter, L + RP & confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2025/08/the-... (+ more ways to win)
To enter, L + RP & confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2025/08/the-... (+ more ways to win)
August 31, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Would you like to win a copy of a #picturebook about a rescue dog who sniffs out bee disease? 🐝🐕
To enter a giveaway for THE DOG WHO SAVED THE BEES, my book with @davidhohn.bsky.social from Sleeping Bear Press, follow the instructions in the @kidlit411.bsky.social post below!
#kidlit #edusky
To enter a giveaway for THE DOG WHO SAVED THE BEES, my book with @davidhohn.bsky.social from Sleeping Bear Press, follow the instructions in the @kidlit411.bsky.social post below!
#kidlit #edusky
Happy Labor Day weekend! If you have a dog, be sure to keep them safe. For tips, see my latest article for @americankennelclub.bsky.social 🐶🎆 #dogs #LaborDay
www.akc.org/expert-advic...
www.akc.org/expert-advic...
Labor Day Safety With Your Dog: Keeping Them Safe This Long Weekend
Labor Day is a fun time to celebrate the end of summer, but there are many hazards for your dog. These tips will keep your dog safe on Labor Day.
www.akc.org
August 30, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Happy Labor Day weekend! If you have a dog, be sure to keep them safe. For tips, see my latest article for @americankennelclub.bsky.social 🐶🎆 #dogs #LaborDay
www.akc.org/expert-advic...
www.akc.org/expert-advic...
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Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Aug 29): kidlit411.com/2025/08/the-... Inside: Reading Like a Writer, Art Notes in PBs, Submission Process, more. Thanks @colleenmuske.bsky.social for the illo, Scholastic, @maritererbellas.bsky.social @stephaniegibeault.bsky.social for the PB giveaways.
The Weekly 411 (8/29/25)
A one-stop place for all your kid lit information needs.
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August 29, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Aug 29): kidlit411.com/2025/08/the-... Inside: Reading Like a Writer, Art Notes in PBs, Submission Process, more. Thanks @colleenmuske.bsky.social for the illo, Scholastic, @maritererbellas.bsky.social @stephaniegibeault.bsky.social for the PB giveaways.
Happy Dog Day!🐶I have a few books you might like. 2 from @owlkids.bsky.social: MAKING SENSE OF DOG SENSES (ill. by @razlatif.bsky.social) & DOGS VS. HUMANS (ill. by @bambiedlund.bsky.social), 1 from Sleeping Bear Press: THE DOG WHO SAVED THE BEES (ill. by @davidhohn.bsky.social, and 1 from Nat Geo.
August 26, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Happy Dog Day!🐶I have a few books you might like. 2 from @owlkids.bsky.social: MAKING SENSE OF DOG SENSES (ill. by @razlatif.bsky.social) & DOGS VS. HUMANS (ill. by @bambiedlund.bsky.social), 1 from Sleeping Bear Press: THE DOG WHO SAVED THE BEES (ill. by @davidhohn.bsky.social, and 1 from Nat Geo.
Have you ever wondered what your dog trainer wishes you knew? Check out my article for the @americankennelclub.bsky.social on the importance of consistency. 🐕 #dogs #dogtraining
www.akc.org/expert-advic...
www.akc.org/expert-advic...
What Your Dog Trainer Wishes You Knew About Consistency
Consistency leads to greater dog training success and can ease your dog's stress. Learn what your dog trainer wishes you knew about consistency.
www.akc.org
August 18, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Have you ever wondered what your dog trainer wishes you knew? Check out my article for the @americankennelclub.bsky.social on the importance of consistency. 🐕 #dogs #dogtraining
www.akc.org/expert-advic...
www.akc.org/expert-advic...
Thank you to the Children's Literature Comprehensive Database for the fabulous review of DOGS VS. HUMANS (illustrated by @bambiedlund.bsky.social and published by @owlkids.bsky.social). This #nonfiction #picturebook is available wherever books are sold.
#kidlit #cankidlit #edusky
#kidlit #cankidlit #edusky
August 15, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Thank you to the Children's Literature Comprehensive Database for the fabulous review of DOGS VS. HUMANS (illustrated by @bambiedlund.bsky.social and published by @owlkids.bsky.social). This #nonfiction #picturebook is available wherever books are sold.
#kidlit #cankidlit #edusky
#kidlit #cankidlit #edusky
Reposted by Stephanie Gibeault
We're back to school and here's my first book review of the school year. I can't WAIT to share this one with my students! @stephaniegibeault.bsky.social is such a powerful nonfiction writer, and this true story brings so much heart as well. My review is here:
www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
August 14, 2025 at 2:29 AM
We're back to school and here's my first book review of the school year. I can't WAIT to share this one with my students! @stephaniegibeault.bsky.social is such a powerful nonfiction writer, and this true story brings so much heart as well. My review is here:
www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
Thrilling! THE DOG WHO SAVED THE BEES (words by me, art by @davidhohn.bsky.social, published by Sleeping Bear Press) is the Number 1 New Release on Amazon in Children's Environment Books. The book is available wherever books are sold.😉
#kidlit #edusky #CanKidLit
#kidlit #edusky #CanKidLit
August 8, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Thrilling! THE DOG WHO SAVED THE BEES (words by me, art by @davidhohn.bsky.social, published by Sleeping Bear Press) is the Number 1 New Release on Amazon in Children's Environment Books. The book is available wherever books are sold.😉
#kidlit #edusky #CanKidLit
#kidlit #edusky #CanKidLit
Our first book review for THE DOG WHO SAVED THE BEES (words my me, art by @davidhohn.bsky.social, from Sleeping Bear Press). Thank you so much for the wonderful words, Kirkus Reviews!🐝🐕♥️
www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...
www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...
August 8, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Our first book review for THE DOG WHO SAVED THE BEES (words my me, art by @davidhohn.bsky.social, from Sleeping Bear Press). Thank you so much for the wonderful words, Kirkus Reviews!🐝🐕♥️
www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...
www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...
Spotted in the wild! Thank you Lou Aamodt for these photos of DOGS VS. HUMANS (art by @bambiedlund.bsky.social, published by @owlkids.bsky.social) outside the library at @uwstout.bsky.social. It's amazing to see this picture book at a university!🐶📚
August 7, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Spotted in the wild! Thank you Lou Aamodt for these photos of DOGS VS. HUMANS (art by @bambiedlund.bsky.social, published by @owlkids.bsky.social) outside the library at @uwstout.bsky.social. It's amazing to see this picture book at a university!🐶📚