Yes!! Thank you for letting me be part of this!

I’m continuing to search for and plant David Austen rose’s which are hard to find in Canada.

Well done yum!!

Velshi Banned Book Club: “Pride Puppy!” by Robin Stevenson “Pride Puppy!” by Robin Stevenson is a rhyming alphabet book. With brightly colored illustrations, it tells the story of a puppy that gets lost during a Pride parade. “Pride Puppy!”, despite its cute premise and beautiful pictures, is at the center of a Supreme Court case happening right now. A small group of Maryland parents have sued over exposing their children to LGBTQ+ inclusive books like “Pride Puppy!” at their public school. As outlandish as it may seem to center a children’s book in such a high profile, so much is on the line for authors, for access to literature, and for families like the ones portrayed at Pride in this children’s book.

Talk about L is for LEAP. How “Pride Puppy!” - a children’s alphabet book - came to the center of a SCOTUS case w/ high stakes for access to books & education, involves "a pretty disturbing interpretation," says @robinstevenson.bsky.social. The "backlash is such evidence of need for these books."

Chidori Tells the Story of a Young Person's Resilience in the Face of a Devastating Tsunami Trying to honestly explore serious topics with young readers can be a challenge, so it is no surprise the Jennifer Maruno leans on her experience as ...

In CHIDORI (@pajamapress.bsky.social), Jennifer Maruno (@storywitch.bsky.social) tells the story of a young person's resilience after a devastating tsunami. Brought to life with spectacular collage art from Miki Sato.
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Come one, come all to celebrate two new Spring books!!

Jennifer Maruno Introduces Chidori url:https://www.lecarmichael.ca/2025/04/jennifer-maruno-introduces-chidori/

Jennifer Maruno Introduces Chidori url:https://www.lecarmichael.ca/2025/04/jennifer-maruno-introduces-chidori/

Momma's Going to March has won the 2025 Horace Mann Upstanders Children's Book Award, Anioch Unicersity, Los Angeles. Congratulations to Vivian Rosas and @groundwoodbooks.bsky.social. An American recognition for a Canadian book. I am thrilled!! @lawrenceodonnell.msnbc.com
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Fourteen years ago on March 11, Japan experienced a devastating earthquake and tsunami. How does Hana cope? CHIDORI illustrated by Miki Sato explains the importance of artistic expression while grieving.@pajamapress.bsky.social @booksky.club @pwkidsbookshelf.bsky.social @kidsbookcentre.bsky.social

We’re thrilled to announce our Spring 2025 List!

#middlegrade: ‘Mystery at the Biltmore 2: The Classified Catnapping’

#picturebooks: ‘Chidori’, ‘Wait Like a Seed’, ‘Sea in My Cells’, ‘Bella and Bean’, & ‘Red Canoe Shows Up at Two!’.

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Fourteen years ago on March 11, Japan experienced a devastating earthquake and tsunami. How does Hana cope? CHIDORI illustrated by Miki Sato explains the importance of artistic expression while grieving.@pajamapress.bsky.social @booksky.club @pwkidsbookshelf.bsky.social @kidsbookcentre.bsky.social

ON TYRANNY is also an excellent book by the same author. Good reads for these times.

Pleased to see this recommendation for international schools curriculum! The past should inform the future!

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Thank you Helen. I’m new to this one but learning fast!

Just added you!

So pleased to announce Momma's Going to March has won the 2025 Horace Mann Upstander Award. Thanks to @VivianRosas for her action-packed illustrations and the team @groundwoodbooks.bsky.social

My newest picture with Pajama Press with a Kirkus review. So happy to be teamed with Miki Sato once again!

My newest picture book with Pajama Press with a Kirkus review!

Hello Bluesky! I'm a retired school principal busy writing kids books for all ages!! I'm here because that other (chirping) place is too crowded and I like to hang with creative people!