A writer, theatre artist, calligrapher & arts educator who specializes in work for and with young people. Author of 11 books including MG & YA novels, picture books, poetry, graphic novel. MFA, Writing for Children & Young Adults #VCFA #Canscaip
Amanda West Lewis
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#GIVEAWAY
To celebrate the launch of #PictureBooksEh 2026, we’re giving away 4 manuscript crits & many PBs! Details on website below. To enter:
1. Follow @picturebookseh.bsky.social
2. Like + repost this post (extra entry for tagging a friend)
3. Winners announced Mar. 27 at 9 am #kidlit #cankidlit
​ There are many wonderful places where readers of all ages, including teachers, librarians and booksellers, can discover new Canadian picture books, and Picture Books, Eh! is one of them! We are...
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📚👍🏼New #kidlit books! I’ve been off my feet for the last month and it’s been a chance to dip into these exciting spring books! Can;t wait to launch!
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@susanhughes.bsky.social
@heathercamlot.bsky.social
@karenkrossing.com
@kevinheronjones.bsky.social
#kidlit #CanKidLit
The Lane Anderson Award for Science Writing in Canada was presented on January 29, 2026. A Planet is a Poem won in the youth category.
Headed to Toronto today for the Lane Anderson Award for science writing. A Planet is a Poem is shortlisted in the youth category. So thrilled to be heading to the awards ceremony and having a chance to celebrate science writing for kids!
Picture books, eh!
And was astonished when the book won the Lane Anderson, youth category! Such an honour!! @kidscanpress.bsky.social @laneandersonaward.bsky.social #bookawards #poetryforkids #scienceforkids
Excited about these new #kidlit books 📚👍🏼
Stay tuned for events & giveaways!
Creators include:
@parentclub.bsky.social
@susanhughes.bsky.social
@heathercamlot.bsky.social
@karenkrossing.com
@rochellestrauss.bsky.social
@faridazaman.bsky.social
@kevinheronjones.bsky.social
#kidlit #CanKidLit
I work in a number of different genres and media –– theatre, calligraphic book arts, literary arts. My books for young people are in various genres –– craft books, non-fiction books, picture books, poetry, middle grade, and YA fiction. "Looking at the Sky" combined then all.
BLUESKY
📚👍🏼Discover these new #kidlit books to spark imagination. Creators:
@parentclub.bsky.social
@susanhughes.bsky.social
@heathercamlot.bsky.social
@karenkrossing.com
@rochellestrauss.bsky.social
@kevinheronjones.bsky.social
@faridazaman.bsky.social
@awestlewis.bsky.social
#kidlit
📚👍🏼Discover these new #kidlit books to spark imagination. Creators include:
@parentclub.bsky.social
@susanhughes.bsky.social
@heathercamlot.bsky.social
@karenkrossing.com
@rochellestrauss.bsky.social
@kevinheronjones.bsky.social
@faridazaman.bsky.social
@awestlewis.bsky.social
#kidlit
Amanda West Lewis
Amanda West Lewis
Amanda West Lewis
Today is the book birthday for my new book "Looking at the Sky: How Dr. Janusz Korczak Fought for Children’s Rights." So to celebrate, I thought I would give you an extended, inside peek at how the book came about.
📚​👍🏼​ Discover these new #kidlit books—perfect reads to spark imagination and cozy up with this season! #CANkidkit
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