"A classic but contemporary tale for 3-to-7-year-olds featuring a hilariously grumpy seafarer and her trusty dog sidekick who get swallowed by a whale."
Win a copy of @caseylyall.bsky.social & Kathryn Durst's "Whale, That Was Unexpected" from Tundra Books #šš
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We've got some WHALE-y big news!!! Whale, That was Unexpected is a July/August 2026 Kids' Indie Next List pick!
Thank you @americanbookseller.bsky.social! Check out the full list here: www.bookweb.org/news/julyaug...
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Again, let me point out that there is NO way to implement this without MASSIVE violations of EVERYONE'S privacy. Providing any kind of biometric data, including a face scan, to an app controlled by any of the companies currently doing this is a BAD IDEA.
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Remember: Ms Maus is a Unitarian Universalist. And she did not use the encyclical as support for her case. A deeply held conviction is available to everyone, INCLUDING NON-THEISTS.
Look at her reasoning, itās universally applicable.
Hey, Hamilton area folks, please join me for a storytime at Dundas Driving Park in June 25 at 10:30 am! Weāll have some cloudy fun. šØš§ļøšš
The proposed social media ban for youth under 16 would mirror action first taken in Australia, where the measure took effect last December.
Today's the day! I Used to Be a Dinosaur is roaring its way onto a bookshelf near you! I'm so excited to finally be able to share this one with everyone!
"A hilarious, surprisingly informative standout." - SLJ, ā'd review
Visit your local bookstore to pick up a copy today!
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The Hopeless Romantics -READ ROMANCE REF-
For a summer adventure MG read:
Gnome is Where Your Heart is
Waking the Dead and Other Fun Activities
For your Summerween PB needs:
A Spoonful of Frogs
Vampire Jam Sandwich
For the kid dipping their toe into solo reading:
The League of Littles
Karen Krossing
CZEdwards
Thrilled to see Whale, That was Unexpected included in @literaryhub.bsky.social's list of 10 Great New Children's Books Out in June: lithub.com/10-great-new...
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So thrilled to see that Vampire Jam Sandwich was listed as one of the Bank Street College of Education's Best Children's Books of the Year for 2025! Truly an honour to make this list. Thank you, Bank Street College of Education! Check out the full list here: www.bankstreet.edu/library/cent...
Casey Lyall
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In the world of childrenās literature, thereās been some recent debate about whether childrenās books are mostly any good. This, dear reader, is a question that I feel particularly qualified to ansā¦
"Opposed to using AI for her software-engineering job, Erin Maus secured something of a miracle from her employer: a religious exemption."
A lot of folks are about to find God.
Casey Lyall
Casey Lyall
Casey Lyall
Market and publicize your backlist.
Market and publicize your backlist.
Market and publicize your backlist.
Market and publicize your backlist.
Market and publicize your backlist.
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Legal experts say employers must take AI-related religious objections seriously, as a 2023 ruling raised the bar for denying such accommodations.
