Group of smiling people, one of whom is wearing a t-shirt that reads "I Read Banned Books"

Two smiling people giving a thumbs up outside of the Toronto Reference Library.

Author Joyce Grant holding up a copy of her new book with Jan Dolby, Burst Your Bubble.

Debbie Ridpath Ohi and Karen Krossing. Karen is wearing a t-shirt that reads "I Read Banned Books."

Met up with #KidLit friends at the private screening of THE LIBRARIANS today, including @karenkrossing.com @jgcanada.bsky.social Hélène Boudreau and @maureentai.com (who recently moved to Toronto from Hong Kong). #TorKidLit

My friend @adriennekress.bsky.social and illustrator @yellghoul.bsky.social are launching their MG graphic novel GHOST CIRCUS this Sat at @bakkaphoenix.bsky.social! (sadly, I'll be out of town so won't be able to attend, will be there in spirit 🩷)
#CanKidLit #TorKidLit #GraphicNovels #BookBirthday

Eight women sit around a rectangular outdoor table at a restaurant, smiling at the camera. Plates of food, drinks, and menus are on the table. The setting is a shaded patio with brick walls and greenery. Text at the bottom of the image reads: “TorKidLit meet-up at The Blake House, 2025-07-02.”

Such a fun #TorKidLit meetup tonight! Feel so lucky to be part of this amazing supportive group.

Thx @kateblair.bsky.social for organizing. Attendees also incl @elainechen.com @adriennekress.bsky.social @calyssaerb.bsky.social @ameyers333.bsky.social Danielle Younge-Ullman, Jo Karaplis. #CanKidLit

Early #torkidlit arrivals are the best arrivals! 😁❤️❤️

Three women at an outdoor table at a restaurant with menus in front of them

With fellow early #torkidlit arrivals @elainechen.com and @adriennekress.bsky.social !
#KidLit #CanKidLit

Looking forward to #TorKidLit tonight! It's been way too long. Thanks to @kateblair.bsky.social for organizing these monthly meetups and to TorKidLit founder @claudiaosmond.bsky.social. #KidLit

Four smiling women at a restaurant with trays of Indian food in front of each other

Always SUCH a joy to catch up with my longtime writer friends @bevrosenbaum.bsky.social @claudiaosmond.bsky.social @maureenmcgowan.bsky.social in person. ❤ #CanKidLit #CanYALit #TorKidLit

Two women smiling at a restaurant table set with water glasses and a plate of papadum. They are seated indoors near large windows, with a view of parked cars and storefronts on a city street.

Wonderful to catch up with my longtime #KidLit friend and one of my co-writing session partners @claudiaosmond.bsky.social! One of the most caring people I know, Claudia is also founder of our #TorKidLit group in Toronto.

I met some through @scbwi.bsky.social msg boards ( @andreamack.bsky.social is one of my writing critique partners), some @canscaip.bsky.social, some via Twitter (via @claudiaosmond.bsky.social, who started #TorKidLit in-person meet-ups). #kidlitchat

It was great meeting you last night at @claudiaosmond.bsky.social's #TorKidLit holiday party!

Four women posing for a cheerful selfie indoors, two holding smartphones. One of the women displays a smartphone screen featuring a Bluesky profile.

At the end of the evening, some of us were exchanging Bluesky profile info. 🦋💙

In this photo: Me, @adriennekress.bsky.social, @kateblair.bsky.social, & @artofachalugo.bsky.social. First time meeting freelance illustrator Ijeoma!

#KidLit #TorKidLit

A group of smiling women gathered in a warmly lit kitchen during a festive gathering, many holding drinks and dressed in casual yet chic attire. The background features holiday decor, including a lit tree branch and a wreath. Photo credit: Debbie Ridpath Ohi.

Thanks to @claudiaosmond.bsky.social for hosting the annual #TorKidLit holiday party. SO great to see everyone again plus make some new friends. ❄️💙

My friend @claudiaosmond.bsky.social is not only the founder of #TorKidlit and a longtime booster of others in the kidlit community, but she is also a wonderful WRITER. ❤️ Thank you, Claudia!

Look what just arrived!! Yay @debbieohi.com! ✨🎉✨ If you’re in the Toronto area come celebrate at Type Books in the Junction this Tuesday! #kidlit #torkidlit

If you’re in the Toronto area, come by and celebrate this wonderful book!

Yay Debbie! 🥳🎉
#kidlit #kidlitillustrator #kidlitauthor #torkidlit

Sooooo great to catch up with my #TorKidLit friends @claudiaosmond.bsky.social, Bev Katz Rosenbaum, & Maureen McGowan tonight! met these three many yrs ago, when I was a pre-published nervous newbie writer, trying to get my novels for young people published. They STILL inspire me. ❤️❤️❤️