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  • From If I Had a Gryphon by Vikki VanSickle, art by Cale Atkinson
    From If I Had a Gryphon by Vikki VanSickle, art by Cale Atkinson
    June 21, 2022

    6 Reasons Why Your Kids’ Book Was Rejected

    After working in children’s publishing, sitting on various book selection committees, and judging writing for kids contests for 15+ years, I’ve read a lot of manuscripts. Here are the six most common ...

  • Genres You Didn’t Learn About in Kidlit 101
    Genres You Didn’t Learn About in Kidlit 101
    May 10, 2022

    Genres You Didn’t Learn About in Kidlit 101

    One of the most formative experiences in my development as a writer was working in a bookstore. For four glorious years I was the manager of the award-winning, much beloved Flying Dragon Bookshop in Toronto. ...

  • New Year's Resolutions - Literary Style! Writers Share Their 2019 Goals
    New Year's Resolutions - Literary Style! Writers Share Their 2019 Goals
    December 21, 2018

    New Year's Resolutions - Literary Style! Writers Share Their 2019 Goals

    Every December, we make a list - not the one for Santa, but the other one: our resolutions. Whether it's hitting the gym more (*muffled laughter*), meal prepping every Sunday, or always taking the stairs, ...

  • Back to School: Authors on Their Favourite School-Centric Stories & Books
    Back to School: Authors on Their Favourite School-Centric Stories & Books
    August 28, 2018

    Back to School: Authors on Their Favourite School-Centric Stories & Books

    It sneaks up on us every year, but it's nearly that time - back to school time. Even if you've been out of the hallowed halls of learning for many years, you can't help but notice it every September.To ...

  • Father's Day at Open Book: Six Unforgettable Fathers in Literature
    Father's Day at Open Book: Six Unforgettable Fathers in Literature
    June 14, 2018

    Father's Day at Open Book: Six Unforgettable Fathers in Literature

    Just as in real life, there are no two dads exactly alike in literature. From the terrifying to the brave, the disinterested to the inspiring, father characters have been some of the most interesting ...

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