The students, teachers, and librarians were absolutely wonderful. However, one boy was particularly memorable...
He sat with his classmates on the floor of the library. His eyes were downcast, his face was grim, and overall he looked like he was having a very bad day (week? month?...life? 🥺). (2/5)
It’s official, 2024 was the worst year for bumblebees since records began🚨
The latest findings from #BeeWalk, our national bumblebee monitoring scheme, have revealed bumblebee numbers declined by almost a quarter (22.5%) across Great Britain💔
Read on: www.bumblebeeconservation.org/british-bumb...
By the end of my presentation, he was smiling, asking questions, and he left with a sparkle in his eye and a big grin on his face. I couldn't have been happier. I gave him new perspectives, lots to think about, and for the past hour, he enjoyed himself and felt lighter. I knew I did my job. 🥰 (3/5)
Last week I was given the incredible opportunity to tour Manitoba as part of Canadian Children's Book Week.
Here is a brief video summarizing my adventure as an author visiting schools and libraries across the province. (1/5)
A million thank yous to @kidsbookcentre.bsky.social who made it possible to spread my animal joy, science joy, and book joy with kids and educators in towns and cities both large and small. It was a week of pure fun, connection, and a reminder that being a children's author is the best. 😁 (4/5)
@canscaip.bsky.social Sask's Prairie Horizons Conference has a great line-up of speakers...including me! 😁
Come spend time with one of the best and most welcoming communities around: children's writers and illustrators. ❤️
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A big thank you to the Canada Council for the Arts and the Public Lending Rights Commission for their Public Lending Right payments for 2024! 🥳❤️
Much gratitude for supporting Canadian book creators who have books in Canadian libraries. 📚✍️🎨
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