PYI RECORDED registration open until November 30! Watch your PYI recordings until January 31! $150 CANSCAIP Members & Friends | $175 non-members Select any four sessions - you also get the two keynotes. Many of the sessions had handouts, and you'll get those too. Want more than four? Order additional sessions for $10. Links to the recordings are sent a few days after registering. View the recordings as often as you like until January 31. Register today: https://www.canscaip.org/event-6251775 #PYI2025

PYI RECORDED registration open until November 30!

Watch your PYI recordings until January 31!

$150 CANSCAIP Members & Friends | $175 non-members

Register today: www.canscaip.org/event-6251775

#PYI2025 #CANSCAIP #CanKidLit

Learning About Green Worlds Karen Krossing, who was the instructor in a picture book writing course I took in the spring, introduces Paul Coccia, who taught us about green worlds. At the Packaging Your Imagination conference …

I learned about a new idea that will change the way I think about my reading and writing, and my life experiences, at a children's writing conference in Toronto. Read more in my post below. #PYI2025
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The Gift of Curiosity Jean Pendziwol, winner of the 2024 Governor General’s Award for Children’s Literature, speaking yesterday I think, at a child’s birth, if a mother could ask a fairy godmother to e…

Jean Pendziwol gave a truly inspiring talk about the value of curiosity at the children's writing conference I attended in Toronto. Read more in my post below. #PYI2025
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I Had Lunch With Tim Wynne-Jones As a tall man sat down at the same table where I was having lunch, at the Packaging Your Imagination conference for Canadian children’s authors and illustrators in Toronto on Saturday, I whis…

At a conference for children's book writers and illustrators in Toronto, I was lucky enough to have a chat over lunch with well-known Canadian author Tim Wynne-Jones. Find out what we chatted about in my post below. #PYI2025
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Had a great time at @canscaip.bsky.social #PYI2025 Conference yesterday. Chatted so much I didn’t get any pictures!

An inspirational day with old & new friends and speakers who brought their best to share with us.

Thanks to all that made it happen!👏🏻👏🏻

#cankidlit #canscaip #ireadcanadian #kidlit

Thank you! PYI is a transformative conference. #pyi2025

#pyi2025 making new people and meeting online friends IRL, being able to thank the gracious people I've met the past three - four years (especially in the Wednesday meeting after socials) #kidlit #kidlitillustrator

Thank you to our speakers, publishing experts, and especially our volunteers—your dedication and countless hours made PYI a meaningful and enriching experience for all. What's your fav part of #PYI2025?

Thank you to our speakers, publishing experts, and especially our volunteers—your dedication and countless hours made PYI a meaningful and enriching experience for all.

What's your fav part of #PYI2025?

#PYI2025 @canscaip.bsky.social An incredible Claire Mackay Memorial Lecture by @marshaskrypuch.bsky.social Thank you CANSCAIP and The Peter and Eleanor Daniels Charitable Foundation.

Thank you to Marsha Skrypuch for closing the day with humour and vulnerability. #PYI2025

#PYI2025 @canscaip.bsky.social
Curiosity. Design. Illustration. Imagination. Wow! @julienchung.bsky.social @jeanependziwol.com

Learning about dialogue with Caroline Pignat #PYI2025

On my way to #PYI2025! Looking forward to a day of learning with other Canadian kidlit enthusiasts.

Looking forward to attending @canscaip.bsky.social PYI conference this weekend for a dose of inspiration, friends old and new and books of course😉
Hopefully see you there!!
#kidlit #cankidlit #pyi2025

Going Home. So many textures so many memories in this picture. Nicole as a young child in her grandparents basement in a Toronto suburb in the early 80s. Her nana made her the velvet dusky blue dress that she wore for 3 years from 2-5 years old and wishes she still had it. She can still remember the feeling of the dress on her skin but cannot see it in her brain (aphantasia).

Packing for #pyi2025 today. Excited. Nervous. Feelings like I don’t belong creeping in and then pushing them back out just as fast as I can. I don’t call Toronto home anymore (since forever) but I’m coming home. Sorry dad, I can’t take you in my suitcase with me-he really wants to go; he said 3 x’s😅

Thanks Greg! I’m trying it’s hard but this is a great group :) #kidlitchat #eldestdaugher #recoveringperfectionist #cptsd demanding career burnout. Glad I’m falling somewhere a little more within my safety and comfort ☺️ #kidlitchat and so looking forward to meeting anyone going to #PYI2025

Thank you @canscaip.bsky.social for organizing the PYI Conference. Excited to attend! #PYI2025

Plan your #PYI2025 weekend!

Check your email for full info on social events
Schedule is available to save or print at canscaip.org
Closest TTC subway stations are Dundas and/or Queen - or find paid parking nearby.

There is still time to join #PYI2025! Register for in-person or recorded sessions: https://canscaip.org/PYI-Conference #CANSCAIP

There is still time to join #PYI2025!

Register for in-person or recorded sessions: canscaip.org/PYI-Conference

#CANSCAIP

PYI Presents: Jean E. Pendziwol If You Go Down to the Woods Today... Breathing Life into Setting It’s no surprise that the natural world has an abundance of stories to tell if we adopt a practice of observing. Let's explore how we can incorporate setting so that it becomes integral to every aspect of a story and play with practical ways to evoke place through description so it transports the reader. Register for #PYI2025 today: https://canscaip.org/PYI-Conference

PYI Presents:

Jean E. Pendziwol

If You Go Down to the Woods Today...

Breathing Life into Setting

Register for #PYI2025 today: canscaip.org/PYI-Conference

#CANSCAIP #kidlit

I am so excited for #PYI2025 I’ve never been to an in person conference. SCWBI virtual conferences are great! But I really wanted to attend a conference for writers & illustrators in Canada. I can’t believe I’m coming home to Toronto. It’s been a long time. Like a loooooong time.
#kidlit

Please share: The last day to book One-to-Ones or hotel rooms is Friday October 3! Register today: https://www.canscaip.org/event-6247741 #PYI2025 #CANSCAIP

Please share:

The last day to book One-to-Ones or hotel rooms is Friday October 3!

Register today: www.canscaip.org/event-6247741

#PYI2025 #CANSCAIP

Have you registered for #PYI2025 yet? You are welcome to join us for this inspiring day of craft, business, and networking. Register today: https://www.canscaip.org/PYI-Conference #CANSCAIP

Have you registered for #PYI2025 yet?

You are welcome to join us for this inspiring day of craft, business, and networking.

Register today: www.canscaip.org/PYI-Conference

#CANSCAIP

PYI Saturday October 25 Don't miss: Lorna Schultz Nicholson presenting Writing Action! Register today: https://canscaip.org/PYI-Conference #PYI2025

PYI Saturday October 25

Don't miss: Lorna Schultz Nicholson presenting Writing Action!

Register today: canscaip.org/PYI-Conference

#PYI2025

Don't miss Julien Chung's presenation on From Concept to Composition: The Power of Graphic Design in Illustration PYI In Person Sat Oct 25 in Toronto or you can register for the recordings -> https://www.canscaip.org/PYI-Conference

Don't miss Julien Chung's presenation on From Concept to Composition: The Power of Graphic Design in Illustration

PYI In Person Sat Oct 25 in Toronto or you can register for the recordings -> www.canscaip.org/PYI-Conference

#PYI2025

Friday October 24 is PUB NIGHT at the Firkin on Yonge, an informal gathering with drinks, food, and conversation. Saturday October 25 is NETWORKING LUNCH at the PYI venue, with activities and opportunities to connect with other conference goers. Sunday October 26 is a BRUNCH BUFFET at the Hothouse Café—a large and welcoming restaurant with a legendary buffet. Monday October 27 is the BOOK AWARDS GALA by the Canadian Children's Book Centre. We'll let you know when the tickets go on sale.

Plan your #PYI2025

Friday October 24 is PUB NIGHT at the Firkin on Yonge

Saturday October 25 is NETWORKING LUNCH at PYI

Sunday October 26 is a BRUNCH BUFFET at the Hothouse Café

Monday October 27 is the BOOK AWARDS GALA by the Canadian Children's Book Centre.

Don't miss Caroline Pignat's session DIALOGUE AND BEYOND: CREATING COMPELLING VOICE #PYI2025 #PYI

Don't miss Caroline Pignat's session DIALOGUE AND BEYOND: CREATING COMPELLING VOICE

#PYI2025 #PYI

I'll be volunteering again at #PYI2025 - here are my tips for the conference: * wear comfy shoes * bring a refillable bottle * BYOL Bring Your Own Lunch * Don't be afraid to ask questions because it shows the session presenters that you are paying attention #kidlit #CanKidLit

I'll be volunteering again at #PYI2025 - here are my tips for the conference:
* wear comfy shoes
* bring a refillable bottle
* BYOL Bring Your Own Lunch
* Don't be afraid to ask questions because it shows the session presenters that you are paying attention

#kidlit #CanKidLit

Are you going to #PYI2025? Share your badge and use the #PYI2025 hashtag to connect with other CANSCAIP friends and members who are also attending. Haven't registered yet? Do it today -> https://canscaip.org/PYI-Conference Put an emoji in the comments if we'll see you at PYI this year!...

Are you going to #PYI2025?

Share your badge and use the #PYI2025 hashtag to connect with other CANSCAIP friends and members who are also attending.

Haven't registered yet? Do it today -> canscaip.org/PYI-Conference

Put an emoji in the comments if we'll see you at PYI this year!...