CWILL BC

CWILL BC

@cwillbc.bsky.social

CWILL BC is a lively group of published writers and illustrators for children, with over 150 members across British Columbia. https://www.cwillbc.org

112 followers52 following78 posts

CWILL BC reposted

K.A. Wiggins (Kaie)
@kaiewrites.bsky.social

Bookstores & bookish retailers! I've been working toward direct sales &... Faire is up now, Fybe coming soon! Stock up on gothic-dystopian dark fantasy for🎃! faire.com/direct/westcoastweirdkawiggins (Q: anyone want handmade chapbooks/zines? IDK logistics, but I'll figure it out if there's demand...)

faire.comWest Coast Weird / K.A. Wiggins Wholesale via FaireWest Coast Weird features Canadian speculative fiction and bookish goods by multi-awarded Comox Valley, BC author K.A. Wiggins and friends. Find genre fiction (fantasy, sci-fi, horror, romance, myste...

CWILL BC reposted

K.A. Wiggins (Kaie)
@kaiewrites.bsky.social

Canadian indies: anybody have a Canadian printer to rec? Specifically one that's managed to supply a delivery of UNDAMAGED books recently? (I was hearing good things about Bookvault, but now it sounds like they're struggling too?)

CWILL BC reposted

Melanie Jackson
@mljackson.bsky.social

Nonsense can 🟰 wisdom? You bet! Fun examples: #kathystinson's Boogy & Tee and Twinkle & Hew, with rhymes à la Lear, and our hapless boaters coping in a storm. #GroundwoodBooks In #sarahhowden's The Wise Pickle, our crunchy protagonist enjoys escaping its brine—for now. #TundraBooks shorturl.at/Jiuvz

CWILL BC reposted

Cynthia Mackey, Butterfly Sea, out now!
@booksbycindy.bsky.social

Incredible news about BUTTERFLY SEA!!!! 🦋 Not one but two Reader’s Choice Awards! Can I safely describe myself as an award-winning author now? @cwillbc.bsky.social @picturebookseh.bsky.social @12x12challenge.bsky.social #booksky #librarians #teachers #awards #booksward

Marie-Laure Couët@marielaurecouet.bsky.social

We just learned that my first picture book, Butterfly Sea, won a Reader's Favorite Illustration Award! We also won a Silver Medal in the Children: Coming of Age category! High fives to author @booksbycindy.bsky.social and to the @tielmourpress.bsky.social team! #kidlit #cankidlit #kidlitart

CWILL BC reposted

Debbie Ridpath Ohi
@debbieohi.com

This is a pinnable post for the Book Bans & Libraries feed, which searches across curated lists for terms like #BannedBooksWeek #BannedBooks & #Freadom Browse feed: bsky.app/profile/debb... Before being asked to be added, PLEASE read rest of thread 🧵👇🏼

CWILL BC reposted

Lee Edward Födi 🇨🇦 kidlit author
@leefodi.bsky.social

I wasn’t born in the year of the rooster, but I had a childhood filled with them—which is why I took this photo of a cute cluckster at Gyeonbokgung. If only the rooster who attacked me each day when I tried to collect eggs as a child was as gentle looking as this one! #authorsEye #artistsEye

CWILL BC reposted

The Canadian Children's Book Centre
@kidsbookcentre.bsky.social

NEW: Bookmark! Hot Off the Press for September 2026. Discover the latest and soon-to-be-released Canadian books for young readers. https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/book-lists/bookmark-sept-2026

kidsbooknews.caBookmark! Hot Off the PressWelcome to our revamped Bookmark column! Instead of themed book lists, we’re dedicating this space to showcasing the latest and soon-to-be-released Canadian books for young readers. It’s our way of championing the amazing work Canadian publishers are putting into the hands of kids and teens everywhere. Picture Books  B

CWILL BC reposted

Cynthia Mackey, Butterfly Sea, out now!
@booksbycindy.bsky.social

I humbly present my picture book, BUTTERFLY SEA which Kirkus describes as “a sweet tale of childhood with lovely images.” www.tielmourpress.com/books/butter...

tielmourpress.comButterfly Sea | Tielmour PressThrough a gentle blend of belonging, joy, and connection, this beautifully illustrated story explores how intergenerational bonds can endure through moments shared in nature. Perfect for family readi...
Kate Elliott@kateelliottsff.bsky.social

I am not first and will be far from the last to say this: I have purchased so many books because I saw them recommended or publicized here on bsky. I cannot urge you all enough to KEEP TALKING ABOUT BOOKS. I know it's easier to talk up someone else's book, but this also means you, the shy author.

CWILL BC reposted

Darlene Foster
@darlenefoster.bsky.social

GET Free Books, Glasgow While shopping in Buchanan Galleries in Glasgow, I came across a shop called GET Free Books Glasgow. Photo from GET Free Books Facebook page Free and books - two of my favourite words. I had to check it out. Inside was bright and tidy. A sign indicated everyone was allowed…

darlenefoster.wordpress.comGET Free Books, GlasgowWhile shopping in Buchanan Galleries in Glasgow, I came across a shop called GET Free Books Glasgow. Photo from GET Free Books Facebook page Free and books - two of my favourite words. I had to check it out. Inside was bright and tidy. A sign indicated everyone was allowed to take three books, and although they were free, you still needed to go to the counter and let the volunteer know which ones you were taking.

CWILL BC reposted

Debbie Ridpath Ohi
@debbieohi.com

Thanks to @victoriastrauss.com for confirming that others have reported incidents similar to mine, and has added the company to the Writer Beware impersonation list. There is also now a warning at the top of the Crybaby Films website.

Debbie Ridpath Ohi@debbieohi.com

Just received an email from someone who claims to be a film producer at Crybaby Films, wanting to turn some of my picture books into animated feature films. Not yet listed on the writerbeware.blog so I have reported it. Big giveaway: email address had "...filmproducer@gmail.com" in it.

writerbeware.blogWriter BewareShining a small, bright light in a wilderness of writing scams

CWILL BC reposted

Melanie Jackson
@mljackson.bsky.social

Meet Henri and Miko, the mouse & bee protags of #rebeccagreen’s cosy, seasonal picturebooks. & the duo are round, the shape kids find comforting (cf a certain other mouse). Each book has two stories, plus—talk about well-rounded—recipes & more. #TundraBooks @theseaboardreview.ca tinyurl.com/y4uma5mf

tinyurl.comHenri & Miko: Autumn in Bosk Olivette, and Henri & Miko: Winter in Bosk Olivette, written and illustrated by Rebecca GreenA Review by Melanie Jackson

CWILL BC reposted

Darlene Foster
@darlenefoster.bsky.social

Smorgasbord Blog Magazine - Guest Post - #Writing - Finding Your Character’s ‘Voice’ by Terry Tyler smorgasbordinvitation.wordpress.com/2026/09/02/s...

smorgasbordinvitation.wordpress.comSmorgasbord Blog Magazine – Guest Post – #Writing – Finding Your Character’s ‘Voice’ by Terry TylerFinding Your Character’s ‘Voice’ by Terry Tyler Good Morning, Sally and friends 😊 I was asked to write an article on this subject for a small writers’ group, and thought it might be of use to write…

CWILL BC reposted

Debbie Ridpath Ohi
@debbieohi.com

Getting so many of book promo offers now. As @clarkeaward.bsky.social says, these are getting VERY custom-tailored, so beware. Also "literary" clubs saying they'd like to feature me or my books but then (if I write back for info) it turns out they want me to pay them for the exposure.

The Arthur C. Clarke Award@clarkeaward.bsky.social

Some scams are easier to spot than others. That said, we get these semi-regularly and they are only getting more focused and custom-tailored, so be careful writers! And, no, we didn’t reply, but it was super-tempting.

CWILL BC reposted

Lee Edward Födi 🇨🇦 kidlit author
@leefodi.bsky.social

Currently teaching a creative writing camp with theme of SHIPWRECK. I asked my students to imagine what their characters pack before embarking on their ill-fated voyages. One of my students decided to base their character on me. Note item “i”: 3 jars of hair gel! But, fyi, I would pack WAY more.

CWILL BC reposted

Lee Edward Födi 🇨🇦 kidlit author
@leefodi.bsky.social

We had a lot of fun making messages in bottles in Day 4 of my SHIPWRECK creative writing camp! The students really took the weathering to heart, even tea-staining the messages inside. I will take more photos tomorrow—most of the projects are still in progress.

CWILL BC reposted

Debbie Ridpath Ohi
@debbieohi.com

Had a lovely walk along the Toronto harbourfront with my husband earlier this week on our anniversary. Thought I'd share some video I took of Lake Ontario. Yes, I said LAKE ONTARIO.

CWILL BC reposted

Neon Hemlock
@neonhemlock.bsky.social

We hit the stretch goal, so we'll be doing at least two of these babies 📚

Neon Hemlock@neonhemlock.bsky.social

Submissions are now open for speculative novelettes and/or tiny short story collection chapbooks. Word limit: 7,500 to 12,000 words. Limited print run. Will pay $100 and 25 copies. Deadline: October 15th. More info here: neonhemlock.submittable.com/submit/36598...

neonhemlock.submittable.comNeon Hemlock - Speculative Chapbook/NoveletteNeon Hemlock Press is open to submissions of speculative chapbook manuscripts from August 20 to October 15, 2026. We expect to publish at least one chapbook next year; if the stretch goal in our curre...