Joyce Grant

What is the “Library of Things”? What is the “Library of Things”?

The Library of Things is just one of the many libraries out there that offer their communities access to random necessities.

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Banned Books and the Librarians Caught in the Political Battle | Full Documentary | Independent Lens YouTube video by PBS

Watching "The Librarians" and it is compelling. It's about librarians caught in the middle of the book banning battles happening across the country. Whatever your politics, it's worth your time—these are real people dealing with real consequences. #IndependentLens #Documentary #BannedBooks

Watch "The Librarians" documentary next week. Free on PBS!

You're personally invited to watch The Librarians, a new documentary about censorship, libraries, and the fight for the right to read, premiering next week on Independent Lens on PBS.

www.everylibrary.org/librarianspbs via @everylibrary.bsky.social

This bilingual comic book teaches immigrant workers how to navigate the US healthcare system Comic books about vaccinations, clean air, heat stroke, and more help migrant workers know how to keep themselves safe.

Language barriers make it hard for immigrants to navigate the US healthcare system. This comic book is a lifeline.

#GraphicMedicine

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Schools in Burnaby, BC, gifted copies of "Burst Your Bubble!" by UNfluencer Morten Rand-Hendriksen - Joyce Grant, Author & Speaker Thank you to tech-and-ethics guru Morten Rand-Hendricksen, who purchased 41 copies of "Burst!" for schools in Burnaby, BC

How cool is this? Tech-and-ethics guru @mor10.com personally bought and donated (and delivered!) 41 copies of my book "Burst Your Bubble!" to school libraries in Burnaby BC. More info here:
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#medialiteracy @jandolby.bsky.social @owlkids.bsky.social

@owlkids.bsky.social published a fabulous non-fiction book about algorithms in October. Written by @jgcanada.bsky.social, illustrated by me. Here is a peek inside the book. Get it. Read it to your kids.
#CanKidLit #KidLitArt

TWUC Ontario Writers-In-The-Schools Program

Applications are now open for readings taking place this Spring/Summer. Get paid for your school visits taking place between April 1 and August 31, 2026. Deadline to apply: February 10, 2026, 11:59 pm EST.

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#CanKidLIt

In COVID my "One Good Thing," project gave kids positive news articles. It won an international award. With all that's going on now, should I start this project up again? A sample:
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BTW, it also boosts Cdn illustrators.

That's so great -- thanks!

Screen cap from Finlandia Kirja, an online Scandinavian bookseller, featuring the Finnish version of "Can You Believe It?" by Joyce Grant

Yes!! This is the Finnish version of my book "Can You Believe It?" which is about how to spot 'fake news' online. I'm excited that it is now available in Finland!!

8 Challenges We Overcame to Create Burst Your Bubble!: Article on L. E. Carmichael's blog - Joyce Grant, Author & Speaker Want to know how Burst Your Bubble! was created? Read this article on LECarmichael's wonderful literary blog

8 challenges we faced to create "Burst Your Bubble!"
TY to L.E. Carmichael for inviting me to her wonderful blog to talk about the journey.

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@owlkids.bsky.social @jandolby.bsky.social @canscaip.bsky.social #kidlit #algorithms

Here's to a new year of great Canadian picture books! Please follow our 2026 authors & illustrators on Bluesky who are participating in Picture Books, Eh! Check out our Starter Pack below!
Anyone interested in joining our little co-promotional community can get in touch at picturebookseh@gmail.com.

Oh, I love that! Thanks for this Debbie Ohi/Judy Blume moment! :)

Well, helloooooo 2026! 😘
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This illustration is STUNNING.
I keep scrolling back through my posts to look at it again. Love the colour saturation--there's just something about it that is so, so lovely

I looooove Chicago! Such a great waterfront (and many other things, of course)

Ah, sorry about that -- I'll keep my eye out for other contests. Where are you located?

Scroll down on the linked page for details.

Bachelor of Creative and Professional Writing - Humber Polytechnic Humber Polytechnic ignites the You You Knew Was In You. With practical learning and real-world insight, you’ll realize your full potential.

Humber Polytech has one. From their FB post: If they're currently an Ontario high school student, our annual Flash Fiction Contest is for them!
First place is $750, publication in 𝘼𝙧𝙧𝙞𝙫𝙖𝙡 magazine, and--of course--bragging rights! Deadline to submit is May 1. Click for details: bit.ly/48jS3z9

Aaaaand this is yet another reason why kidlit is so important.

Thanks, Lindsey! YOU seem rad! 🫶

The bookstore City and the City Books and the cover of Burst Your Bubble! by Joyce Grant and Jan Dolby

Awesome indie bookstore The City & The City Books in Hamilton has SIGNED COPIES of Burst Your Bubble! Designed for kids--and adults--to understand how algorithms limit your worldview. C'mon down and get one while they last!
@jandolby.bsky.social @owlkids.bsky.social @ward1wilson.bsky.social

I don’t know how to process the horrific fire hose of tragedy that has been omnipresent but has spiked this weekend, and I suspect I’m not alone. We aren’t meant to carry this much suffering and be able to function at “normal” capacity. Be gentle with yourself and others, if you can.

Sorry I missed it—thanks for posting these!

British chocolate is the BEST! Good choice!

Thank you @quillandquire.bsky.social for this wonderful review of Burst Your Bubble! #medialiteracy #criticalthinking #kidlit

Picture Books, Eh’s FALL edition of The Great Canadian Picture Book Party is Dec 8 @ 7pm ET. Hear creators read their new books!
If you’re a CANSCAIP member, sign up through @canscaip.bsky.social. If not, message us at picturebookseh@gmail.com for the link. See you, eh! #CANkidlit #kidlit #edusky

Call out to traditionally published Canadian picture book creators with books coming out in 2026! Picture Books, Eh! is inviting anyone interested in joining our co-promotional community to get in touch: picturebookseh@gmail.com.
@canscaip.bsky.social @kidsbookcentre.bsky.social #CANkidlit #kidlit

The title reads Fall Releases. We see the covers of the new Canadian picture books along with the Picture Books, Eh! graphic and black and white graphics of corn, a pumpkin, leaves and a mug of tea. Little Hearts in the Snow - Andrew Katz, Juliana Léveillé-Trudel and Joseph Sherman I'm a Big Rig! - Nancy Cohen and Claire Manning Butterfly Sea - Cynthia Mackey and Marie-Laure Couet Charlotte's New Moccasins - Jenn Moudahi and Rhael McGregot Burst Your Bubble! - Joyce Grant and Jan Dolby Just in Case - Megan Clendenan and Brittany Cicchese Levi's Gift - Kathy Stinson and Ellie Arscott

Cozy up with a warm drink and enjoy this stack of new books by members of @picturebookseh.bsky.social!
#kidlit #EduSky #CanKidLit #picturebooks #librarians

Happy book birthday to BURST YOUR BUBBLE! 🎉

From CanLit For Little Canadians: "Joyce Grant's latest book will enlighten every one of us to the power and perils of algorithms in framing our interactions online."

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