Author Analene Go and illustrator Alexis Young’s new book Ninang’s Here! (Kids Can, 2026) is a joyful ode of the power of being truly seen by a loved one.
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Hello Over There! feat. Lauren Soloy and Janie Hao
This beautiful collaboration between two incredible Canadian creators considers what kinds of care animals (including ourselves!) need to thrive. If you are needing a little burst of colour, compassion, and joy, this is the book for you!
Hello Over There! feat. Julia Hune-Brown and Hayley Lowe
When she was young, Poh Poh left her home and everything she knew to travel across the ocean to North America—what they knew as Gold Mountain. The one thing she brought was her sword, but she did not use it to fight. She used it to forge a new life for her family.
Author Julia Hune-Brown and illustrator Hayley Lowe ask each other a creative question in celebration of their new book, Poh Poh’s Sword, based on the remarkable history of Julia’s grandmother, Gar Yin Hune.
Hello Over There! feat. Vikki Vansickle and Jennica Lounsbury
Deep in October County is a magical place called Spookytown, where the leaves are always bright, the air is always crisp and the pumpkins are always in their prime. Author Vikki VanSickle and illustrator Jannica Lounsbury reflect on the creation of Mother Boo: Poems from Spookytown, an autumn collection of verse that runs the gamut from silly to sweet to spine tingling!
A Conversation with Katie Scott, Editor of A Summer without Anna
As a senior editor at Kids Can Press, Katie Scott has worked on countless books for young readers, including Beatrice and Barb and A Summer without Anna. She also has impeccable taste in everything from lipstick to podcasts to pastries.
A Conversation with Risa Hugo, Illustrator of A Summer without Anna
With the launch of A Summer without Anna just over a week away, I’m so excited to share this conversation with my brilliant co-creator, illustrator Risa Hugo.
Just One Question for Alison McGauley
Alison McGauley is the author of Kenzie’s Little Tree, a cozy and comforting story about a young girl’s determination to care for a fragile sapling while also grappling with her mother’s illness.
Just One Question for Jess Hannigan
Jess Hannigan’s debut picture book The Spider in the Well has got it all: gold coins? Check! An entrepreneurial spider? Check! Morally dubious townsfolk? Check, check, check! Join me as I ask Jess just one question about this neon-orange marvel of a book!
10 Questions with Anita Yasuda
Anita Yasuda is the author of Up, Up, Ever Up! Junko Tabei A Life In The Mountains, Diwali: A Festival Of Joy, Bollywood Beat, and many other books for young readers. She lives in the rolling hills of Ontario.
7 Wonders of Debbie Ridpath Ohi’s World
Kidlit superstar Debbie Ohi is the author and illustrator of so many incredible books for young readers, including her newest gem, I Want to Read ALL the Books!
7 Wonders of Rosena Fung's World
Rosena Fung is a cartoonist and illustrator based in Toronto, Canada. She is the creator of the graphic novels Living With Viola and Age 16, both from Annick Press.
7 Wonders of Katherine Battersby’s World
Katherine Battersby is the author and illustrator of several books for young readers, including her hilarious Cranky Chicken chapter book series, which chronicles the unlikely friendship between a charmingly curmudgeon-y chicken and a delightfully cheerful worm. Katherine herself is every bit as fun and delightful as her work, and I’m so excited to introduce you to the wonders of her world.
10 Questions with Sadé Smith
Jamaican-Canadian picture book author Sadé Smith discusses the power of food and story to bring people together and shares a bit about her writing process and journey to publication. She also touches on her love of tacos, the importance of following your own path, and her winning approach to social media promotion.