PYI RECORDED registration open until November 30!
Watch your PYI recordings until January 31!
$150 CANSCAIP Members & Friends | $175 non-members
Register today: www.canscaip.org/event-6251775
#PYI2025 #CANSCAIP #CanKidLit
Watch your PYI recordings until January 31!
$150 CANSCAIP Members & Friends | $175 non-members
Register today: www.canscaip.org/event-6251775
#PYI2025 #CANSCAIP #CanKidLit
November 11, 2025 at 6:33 PM
PYI RECORDED registration open until November 30!
Watch your PYI recordings until January 31!
$150 CANSCAIP Members & Friends | $175 non-members
Register today: www.canscaip.org/event-6251775
#PYI2025 #CANSCAIP #CanKidLit
Watch your PYI recordings until January 31!
$150 CANSCAIP Members & Friends | $175 non-members
Register today: www.canscaip.org/event-6251775
#PYI2025 #CANSCAIP #CanKidLit
#PYI2025 @canscaip.bsky.social An incredible Claire Mackay Memorial Lecture by @marshaskrypuch.bsky.social Thank you CANSCAIP and The Peter and Eleanor Daniels Charitable Foundation.
October 25, 2025 at 8:54 PM
#PYI2025 @canscaip.bsky.social An incredible Claire Mackay Memorial Lecture by @marshaskrypuch.bsky.social Thank you CANSCAIP and The Peter and Eleanor Daniels Charitable Foundation.
Thank you to our speakers, publishing experts, and especially our volunteers—your dedication and countless hours made PYI a meaningful and enriching experience for all.
What's your fav part of #PYI2025?
What's your fav part of #PYI2025?
October 25, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Thank you to our speakers, publishing experts, and especially our volunteers—your dedication and countless hours made PYI a meaningful and enriching experience for all.
What's your fav part of #PYI2025?
What's your fav part of #PYI2025?
PYI sessions
Breaking In Panel (always a very popular session!) with JANE BLONDIE, MATTEO CERILLI, CALYSSA ERB, EDDIE KAWOOYA
Register: canscaip.org/PYI-Conference
#PYI2025
Breaking In Panel (always a very popular session!) with JANE BLONDIE, MATTEO CERILLI, CALYSSA ERB, EDDIE KAWOOYA
Register: canscaip.org/PYI-Conference
#PYI2025
August 18, 2025 at 12:03 PM
PYI sessions
Breaking In Panel (always a very popular session!) with JANE BLONDIE, MATTEO CERILLI, CALYSSA ERB, EDDIE KAWOOYA
Register: canscaip.org/PYI-Conference
#PYI2025
Breaking In Panel (always a very popular session!) with JANE BLONDIE, MATTEO CERILLI, CALYSSA ERB, EDDIE KAWOOYA
Register: canscaip.org/PYI-Conference
#PYI2025
Are you going to #PYI2025?
Share your badge and use the #PYI2025 hashtag to connect with other CANSCAIP friends and members who are also attending.
Haven't registered yet? Do it today -> canscaip.org/PYI-Conference
Put an emoji in the comments if we'll see you at PYI this year!...
Share your badge and use the #PYI2025 hashtag to connect with other CANSCAIP friends and members who are also attending.
Haven't registered yet? Do it today -> canscaip.org/PYI-Conference
Put an emoji in the comments if we'll see you at PYI this year!...
September 4, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Are you going to #PYI2025?
Share your badge and use the #PYI2025 hashtag to connect with other CANSCAIP friends and members who are also attending.
Haven't registered yet? Do it today -> canscaip.org/PYI-Conference
Put an emoji in the comments if we'll see you at PYI this year!...
Share your badge and use the #PYI2025 hashtag to connect with other CANSCAIP friends and members who are also attending.
Haven't registered yet? Do it today -> canscaip.org/PYI-Conference
Put an emoji in the comments if we'll see you at PYI this year!...
September 4, 2025 at 7:03 PM
#PYI2025 @canscaip.bsky.social
Curiosity. Design. Illustration. Imagination. Wow! @julienchung.bsky.social @jeanependziwol.com
Curiosity. Design. Illustration. Imagination. Wow! @julienchung.bsky.social @jeanependziwol.com
October 25, 2025 at 7:39 PM
#PYI2025 @canscaip.bsky.social
Curiosity. Design. Illustration. Imagination. Wow! @julienchung.bsky.social @jeanependziwol.com
Curiosity. Design. Illustration. Imagination. Wow! @julienchung.bsky.social @jeanependziwol.com
Please share:
The last day to book One-to-Ones or hotel rooms is Friday October 3!
Register today: www.canscaip.org/event-6247741
#PYI2025 #CANSCAIP
The last day to book One-to-Ones or hotel rooms is Friday October 3!
Register today: www.canscaip.org/event-6247741
#PYI2025 #CANSCAIP
September 29, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Please share:
The last day to book One-to-Ones or hotel rooms is Friday October 3!
Register today: www.canscaip.org/event-6247741
#PYI2025 #CANSCAIP
The last day to book One-to-Ones or hotel rooms is Friday October 3!
Register today: www.canscaip.org/event-6247741
#PYI2025 #CANSCAIP
ONE-TO-ONE EVALUATIONS
15-minute meeting with a publishing professional who has evaluated 1,000 words of your manuscript, or 10 images from your online illustration portfolio.
One-to-One meetings are in person at the PYI venue on Sat Oct 25
Register: canscaip.org/PYI-Conference
#PYI2025
15-minute meeting with a publishing professional who has evaluated 1,000 words of your manuscript, or 10 images from your online illustration portfolio.
One-to-One meetings are in person at the PYI venue on Sat Oct 25
Register: canscaip.org/PYI-Conference
#PYI2025
July 23, 2025 at 4:38 PM
ONE-TO-ONE EVALUATIONS
15-minute meeting with a publishing professional who has evaluated 1,000 words of your manuscript, or 10 images from your online illustration portfolio.
One-to-One meetings are in person at the PYI venue on Sat Oct 25
Register: canscaip.org/PYI-Conference
#PYI2025
15-minute meeting with a publishing professional who has evaluated 1,000 words of your manuscript, or 10 images from your online illustration portfolio.
One-to-One meetings are in person at the PYI venue on Sat Oct 25
Register: canscaip.org/PYI-Conference
#PYI2025
I'll be volunteering again at #PYI2025 - here are my tips for the conference:
* wear comfy shoes
* bring a refillable bottle
* BYOL Bring Your Own Lunch
* Don't be afraid to ask questions because it shows the session presenters that you are paying attention
#kidlit #CanKidLit
* wear comfy shoes
* bring a refillable bottle
* BYOL Bring Your Own Lunch
* Don't be afraid to ask questions because it shows the session presenters that you are paying attention
#kidlit #CanKidLit
September 4, 2025 at 5:15 PM
I'll be volunteering again at #PYI2025 - here are my tips for the conference:
* wear comfy shoes
* bring a refillable bottle
* BYOL Bring Your Own Lunch
* Don't be afraid to ask questions because it shows the session presenters that you are paying attention
#kidlit #CanKidLit
* wear comfy shoes
* bring a refillable bottle
* BYOL Bring Your Own Lunch
* Don't be afraid to ask questions because it shows the session presenters that you are paying attention
#kidlit #CanKidLit
Check out all the wonderful presentations on deck for #PYI2025!
Registration is open -- don't wait: canscaip.org/PYI-Conference
Registration is open -- don't wait: canscaip.org/PYI-Conference
July 18, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Check out all the wonderful presentations on deck for #PYI2025!
Registration is open -- don't wait: canscaip.org/PYI-Conference
Registration is open -- don't wait: canscaip.org/PYI-Conference
I am so excited for #PYI2025 I’ve never been to an in person conference. SCWBI virtual conferences are great! But I really wanted to attend a conference for writers & illustrators in Canada. I can’t believe I’m coming home to Toronto. It’s been a long time. Like a loooooong time.
#kidlit
#kidlit
October 15, 2025 at 11:29 PM
I learned about a new idea that will change the way I think about my reading and writing, and my life experiences, at a children's writing conference in Toronto. Read more in my post below. #PYI2025
maryloudriedger2.wordpress.com/2025/11/10/l...
maryloudriedger2.wordpress.com/2025/11/10/l...
Learning About Green Worlds
Karen Krossing, who was the instructor in a picture book writing course I took in the spring, introduces Paul Coccia, who taught us about green worlds. At the Packaging Your Imagination conference …
maryloudriedger2.wordpress.com
November 10, 2025 at 1:34 PM
I learned about a new idea that will change the way I think about my reading and writing, and my life experiences, at a children's writing conference in Toronto. Read more in my post below. #PYI2025
maryloudriedger2.wordpress.com/2025/11/10/l...
maryloudriedger2.wordpress.com/2025/11/10/l...
Have you registered for #PYI2025 yet?
You are welcome to join us for this inspiring day of craft, business, and networking.
Register today: www.canscaip.org/PYI-Conference
#CANSCAIP
You are welcome to join us for this inspiring day of craft, business, and networking.
Register today: www.canscaip.org/PYI-Conference
#CANSCAIP
September 29, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Have you registered for #PYI2025 yet?
You are welcome to join us for this inspiring day of craft, business, and networking.
Register today: www.canscaip.org/PYI-Conference
#CANSCAIP
You are welcome to join us for this inspiring day of craft, business, and networking.
Register today: www.canscaip.org/PYI-Conference
#CANSCAIP
PYI Saturday October 25
Don't miss: Lorna Schultz Nicholson presenting Writing Action!
Register today: canscaip.org/PYI-Conference
#PYI2025
Don't miss: Lorna Schultz Nicholson presenting Writing Action!
Register today: canscaip.org/PYI-Conference
#PYI2025
September 26, 2025 at 3:37 PM
PYI Saturday October 25
Don't miss: Lorna Schultz Nicholson presenting Writing Action!
Register today: canscaip.org/PYI-Conference
#PYI2025
Don't miss: Lorna Schultz Nicholson presenting Writing Action!
Register today: canscaip.org/PYI-Conference
#PYI2025
Jean Pendziwol gave a truly inspiring talk about the value of curiosity at the children's writing conference I attended in Toronto. Read more in my post below. #PYI2025
maryloudriedger2.wordpress.com/2025/10/26/t...
maryloudriedger2.wordpress.com/2025/10/26/t...
The Gift of Curiosity
Jean Pendziwol, winner of the 2024 Governor General’s Award for Children’s Literature, speaking yesterday I think, at a child’s birth, if a mother could ask a fairy godmother to e…
maryloudriedger2.wordpress.com
October 27, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Jean Pendziwol gave a truly inspiring talk about the value of curiosity at the children's writing conference I attended in Toronto. Read more in my post below. #PYI2025
maryloudriedger2.wordpress.com/2025/10/26/t...
maryloudriedger2.wordpress.com/2025/10/26/t...
Thank you! PYI is a transformative conference. #pyi2025
#PYI2025 @canscaip.bsky.social An incredible Claire Mackay Memorial Lecture by @marshaskrypuch.bsky.social Thank you CANSCAIP and The Peter and Eleanor Daniels Charitable Foundation.
October 26, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Thank you! PYI is a transformative conference. #pyi2025
ONE-TO-ONE EVALUATIONS
Add a One-to-One to your PYI IN PERSON registration for $75.
A One-to-One is a 15-minute meeting with a publishing professional who has evaluated 1,000 words of your manuscript, or 10 images from your online illustration portfolio.
canscaip.org/PYI-Conference
#PYI2025
Add a One-to-One to your PYI IN PERSON registration for $75.
A One-to-One is a 15-minute meeting with a publishing professional who has evaluated 1,000 words of your manuscript, or 10 images from your online illustration portfolio.
canscaip.org/PYI-Conference
#PYI2025
August 29, 2025 at 5:19 PM
ONE-TO-ONE EVALUATIONS
Add a One-to-One to your PYI IN PERSON registration for $75.
A One-to-One is a 15-minute meeting with a publishing professional who has evaluated 1,000 words of your manuscript, or 10 images from your online illustration portfolio.
canscaip.org/PYI-Conference
#PYI2025
Add a One-to-One to your PYI IN PERSON registration for $75.
A One-to-One is a 15-minute meeting with a publishing professional who has evaluated 1,000 words of your manuscript, or 10 images from your online illustration portfolio.
canscaip.org/PYI-Conference
#PYI2025
PYI sessions
Charlene Chua presents LOOK, AND LOOK AGAIN
Register: canscaip.org/PYI-Conference
#PYI2025
Charlene Chua presents LOOK, AND LOOK AGAIN
Register: canscaip.org/PYI-Conference
#PYI2025
August 18, 2025 at 12:05 PM
PYI sessions
Charlene Chua presents LOOK, AND LOOK AGAIN
Register: canscaip.org/PYI-Conference
#PYI2025
Charlene Chua presents LOOK, AND LOOK AGAIN
Register: canscaip.org/PYI-Conference
#PYI2025
Don't miss Julien Chung's presenation on From Concept to Composition: The Power of Graphic Design in Illustration
PYI In Person Sat Oct 25 in Toronto or you can register for the recordings -> www.canscaip.org/PYI-Conference
#PYI2025
PYI In Person Sat Oct 25 in Toronto or you can register for the recordings -> www.canscaip.org/PYI-Conference
#PYI2025
September 12, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Don't miss Julien Chung's presenation on From Concept to Composition: The Power of Graphic Design in Illustration
PYI In Person Sat Oct 25 in Toronto or you can register for the recordings -> www.canscaip.org/PYI-Conference
#PYI2025
PYI In Person Sat Oct 25 in Toronto or you can register for the recordings -> www.canscaip.org/PYI-Conference
#PYI2025
Thanks Greg! I’m trying it’s hard but this is a great group :) #kidlitchat #eldestdaugher #recoveringperfectionist #cptsd demanding career burnout. Glad I’m falling somewhere a little more within my safety and comfort ☺️ #kidlitchat and so looking forward to meeting anyone going to #PYI2025
October 22, 2025 at 4:38 AM
Thanks Greg! I’m trying it’s hard but this is a great group :) #kidlitchat #eldestdaugher #recoveringperfectionist #cptsd demanding career burnout. Glad I’m falling somewhere a little more within my safety and comfort ☺️ #kidlitchat and so looking forward to meeting anyone going to #PYI2025
Part 2 of #PYI2025
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October 27, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Part 2 of #PYI2025
Speakers...if you would like copies of your photos...dm.
Tag yourself or someone you know.
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Speakers...if you would like copies of your photos...dm.
Tag yourself or someone you know.
www.instagram.com/p/DQP-DKvj_Cu/
PYI sessions
Paul Coccia presents SETTINGS THAT TRANSFORM CHARACTER
Register: canscaip.org/PYI-Conference
#PYI2025
Paul Coccia presents SETTINGS THAT TRANSFORM CHARACTER
Register: canscaip.org/PYI-Conference
#PYI2025
August 18, 2025 at 12:02 PM
PYI sessions
Paul Coccia presents SETTINGS THAT TRANSFORM CHARACTER
Register: canscaip.org/PYI-Conference
#PYI2025
Paul Coccia presents SETTINGS THAT TRANSFORM CHARACTER
Register: canscaip.org/PYI-Conference
#PYI2025
To encourage CANSCAIPers to come to Toronto for PYI, we have fun pay-your-own-way events.
Fri Oct 24 PUB NIGHT
Sat Oct 25 NETWORKING LUNCH
Sun Oct 26 BRUNCH BUFFET
Mon Oct 27 BOOK AWARDS GALA presented by the @kidsbookcentre.bsky.social
Register: canscaip.org/PYI-Conference
#PYI2025
Fri Oct 24 PUB NIGHT
Sat Oct 25 NETWORKING LUNCH
Sun Oct 26 BRUNCH BUFFET
Mon Oct 27 BOOK AWARDS GALA presented by the @kidsbookcentre.bsky.social
Register: canscaip.org/PYI-Conference
#PYI2025
CANSCAIP - Conference: Packaging Your Imagination
canscaip.org
July 23, 2025 at 4:43 PM
To encourage CANSCAIPers to come to Toronto for PYI, we have fun pay-your-own-way events.
Fri Oct 24 PUB NIGHT
Sat Oct 25 NETWORKING LUNCH
Sun Oct 26 BRUNCH BUFFET
Mon Oct 27 BOOK AWARDS GALA presented by the @kidsbookcentre.bsky.social
Register: canscaip.org/PYI-Conference
#PYI2025
Fri Oct 24 PUB NIGHT
Sat Oct 25 NETWORKING LUNCH
Sun Oct 26 BRUNCH BUFFET
Mon Oct 27 BOOK AWARDS GALA presented by the @kidsbookcentre.bsky.social
Register: canscaip.org/PYI-Conference
#PYI2025
Plan your #PYI2025 weekend!
Check your email for full info on social events
Schedule is available to save or print at canscaip.org
Closest TTC subway stations are Dundas and/or Queen - or find paid parking nearby.
Check your email for full info on social events
Schedule is available to save or print at canscaip.org
Closest TTC subway stations are Dundas and/or Queen - or find paid parking nearby.
October 17, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Plan your #PYI2025 weekend!
Check your email for full info on social events
Schedule is available to save or print at canscaip.org
Closest TTC subway stations are Dundas and/or Queen - or find paid parking nearby.
Check your email for full info on social events
Schedule is available to save or print at canscaip.org
Closest TTC subway stations are Dundas and/or Queen - or find paid parking nearby.