The Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illust & Performers. (@canscaip.bsky.social)

@canscaip.bsky.social Oct 8, 2026, 1:14 PM

PYI PRESENTS - SHARI GREEN Unlocking the Power of Verse Verse novels must contain all the same core elements as prose novels, but in a concise, poetic package. In this workshop, we’ll open our poetry toolbox and look at ways to amp up key story components and make the most of the verse format.

SHARI GREEN

Unlocking the Power of Verse
Verse novels must contain all the same core elements as prose novels, but in a concise, poetic package. How can we make our story impactful and engaging with so few words? In this workshop, we’ll open our poetry toolbox and look at specific ways to amp up key story components and make the most of the verse format.

@canscaip.bsky.social Oct 7, 2026, 3:57 PM

Monthly Membership Meeting! Wednesday October 14 at 7pm Speaker: Jeremy Tankard Register via the member/friend portal on the CANSCAIP website.

Monthly Membership Meeting! Wednesday October 14 at 7pm

Speaker: Jeremy Tankard

Have you ever thought of your life as a path that you’re walking? And have you ever wondered where different forks in the path might take you? Jeremy Tankard has. In his CANSCAIP talk Jeremy will be looking at key moments in his life that have significantly shaped the development of his distinctive art style and his whole approach to creativity. It’s the unexpected forks in the path that are often the most interesting.

Register via the member/friend portal on the CANSCAIP website.

@canscaip.bsky.social Oct 5, 2026, 2:44 PM

PYI Presents:
Nneka Myers: Empowering Identities: Our Colours, Our Voices, Our Future.

Register: canscaip.org/PYI-Conference

@canscaip.bsky.social Oct 1, 2026, 5:55 PM

Thank you CANSCAIP Members volunteers as readers for the entries.

CANSCAIP Members volunteer as readers for the entries: Jen Lynn Bailey, Saumiya Balasubramaniam, Lea Beddia, Laura Bontje, Louise Bradford, Lana Button, Nancy Cohen, Tziporah Cohen, Peggy Collins, Marcus Cutler, Natali de Mello, Jillian Dobson, MaryLou Driedger, Nan Forler, Loretta Garbutt, Joyce Grant, Kathryn Harper, Jennifer Harris, Theo Heras, Naseem Hrab, Kate Jenks, Etta Kaner, Tanya Kyi, Lynn Leitch, Marla Lesage, Amanda Lewis, Sidura Ludwig, Cynthia Mackey, Jean Mills, Jennifer Mook-Sang, Corinne Mordaunt, Monica Nawrocki, Danny Neville, Lara Okihiro, Kenneth Oppel, Karen Rankin, Gillian Richardson, Judy-Ann Sadler, Valerie Sherrard, Karen Spafford-Fitz, Kerry Sparrow, Michael Stewart, Wanda Taylor, Pauline Thompson, Teresa Toten, Chieri Uegaki, Nadia Umadat, Rebecca Upjohn, Treslyn Vassel, Kira Vermond, Jane Baird-Warren, Christine Welldon, Amberlea Williams, Tamla Young and Danielle Younge-Ullman. The Competition logistics are managed by Tracey Brown, Yewande Daniel-Ayoade and Jean E Pendziwol.

@canscaip.bsky.social Oct 1, 2026, 5:52 PM

The CANSCAIP Writing for Children Competition Shortlist has been announced - members and friends check your emails :-)

@canscaip.bsky.social Sep 30, 2026, 4:55 PM

REMINDER: No-Homework Online Critique Groups: Picture Book Edition Saturday October 10 12-3:00pm ET

@canscaip.bsky.social Sep 28, 2026, 5:27 PM

PYI Livestream is NEW this year - and what a great way to attend Packaging Your Imagination - from wherever you are - in real time!

Register: canscaip.org/PYI-Conference

#kidlitconference #publishing

PYI Livestream is NEW this year - and what a great way to attend Packaging Your Imagination - from wherever you are - in real time!

Register: https://canscaip.org/PYI-Conference

#kidlitconference #publishing

@canscaip.bsky.social Sep 22, 2026, 5:41 PM

No-Homework Online Critique Groups:
Picture Book Edition

Saturday October 10
12-3:00pm ET

If you’d like peer feedback on a Picture Book story, we invite you to join us.

Register via CANSCAIP member/friend portal: canscaip.org

No-Homework Online Critique Groups:
Picture Book Edition

Saturday October 10
12-3:00pm ET

CANSCAIP is delighted to announce the second No-Homework Online Critique Groups: Picture Book Edition. If you’d like peer feedback on a Picture Book story, we invite you to join us. This a free event for CANSCAIP Friends and Members.

Register via CANSCAIP member/friend portal: https://canscaip.org/

@canscaip.bsky.social Sep 21, 2026, 3:57 PM

Don't miss: Sara Gillingham in the CANSCAIP #PYI2026 session "Think like a designer to be found as an illustrator"

Catch PYI in person in Toronto
Or Livestream (from wherever you are)
Or enjoy the recorded sessions on your own schedule

Register: canscaip.org/PYI-Conference

Don't miss: Sara Gillingham in the CANSCAIP #PYI2026 session "Think like a designer to be found as an illustrator"

Catch PYI in person in Toronto
Or Livestream (from wherever you are)
Or enjoy the recorded sessions on your own schedule

Register: https://canscaip.org/PYI-Conference

@canscaip.bsky.social Sep 15, 2026, 5:26 PM

Don't miss!

JOYCE GRANT & ANDREA CURTIS

Non-fiction: From Hook to Book in 7 Steps

Register: canscaip.org/PYI-Conference

#kidlit #PYI2026

Don't miss!

JOYCE GRANT & ANDREA CURTIS

Non-fiction: From Hook to Book in 7 Steps

Have a great idea for a non-fiction book? In this engaging presentation, two award-winning, non-fiction children's book authors offer 7 practical steps to help you go from idea to bookshelf. They'll discuss how the process is different from fiction, give you some expert-level pointers, and help you sculpt a winning pitch.

Register: https://canscaip.org/PYI-Conference

#kidlit #PYI2026

@canscaip.bsky.social Sep 10, 2026, 5:16 PM

Thank you to our EDITOR'S TALK panel at the Monthly Membership Meeting this month -> Catherine Dorton, Amanda Sun, and Anita Yasuda.

@canscaip.bsky.social Sep 8, 2026, 4:24 PM

Publishing Panel

Gain invaluable insights into what publishers are looking for, how the submission process really works, and tips for navigating the path to publication.

Erin Haggett, Ali McDonald, Gayna Theophilus, Yasemin Ucar

Register: canscaip.org/PYI-Conference

Publishing Panel

Join industry experts for an engaging panel discussion that pulls back the curtain on today's children's book market! Gain invaluable insights into what publishers are looking for, how the submission process really works, and tips for navigating the path to publication.

Erin Haggett, Ali McDonald, Gayna Theophilus, Yasemin Ucar

Register: https://canscaip.org/PYI-Conference

@canscaip.bsky.social Sep 6, 2026, 4:40 PM

Please join us at the Fall Edition of our
ONLINE WRITING RETREAT

Saturday, September 19, 2026

ALL TIME ZONES:
PT 8am–6pm | MT 9am–7pm
CT 10am–8pm | ET 11am–9pm
AT 12pm–10pm | NL 12:30pm–10:30pm

REGISTER via the member/friend portal on the CANSCAIP website

#canscaip #writingretreat

Please join us at the Fall Edition of our
ONLINE WRITING RETREAT

Saturday, September 19, 2026

ALL TIME ZONES:
PT 8am–6pm | MT 9am–7pm
CT 10am–8pm | ET 11am–9pm
AT 12pm–10pm | NL 12:30pm–10:30pm

We are excited to CONNECT, CREATE & SHARE with writers and illustrators from coast to coast to coast, at the FALL EDITION of our popular self-guided ONLINE WRITING RETREAT.

Our goals for the day include providing a safe and welcoming space
to meet, work, and build community.

REGISTER via the member/friend portal on the CANSCAIP website

NOTE: When you register for the Writing Retreat, you'll be sent a confirmation email with the Zoom link. The confirmation email also includes a schedule for the Online Writing Retreat.

WHAT TO BRING: Your work in progress, ideas, questions, challenges.

WHY: The gift of dedicated writing time and connecting with other writers.

@canscaip.bsky.social Sep 3, 2026, 1:58 PM

EDITORS TALK: We’re excited to hear from two Canadian freelance editors with more than 20 years of combined publishing experience. Catherine Dorton and Amanda SunAuthor Anita Yasuda will be the moderator for their discussion. Register via the CANSCAIP member/friend portal

@canscaip.bsky.social Sep 2, 2026, 6:22 PM

Children's book authors and illustrators! Register for Packaging Your Imagination (PYI) - a professional conference designed to help improve your craft and make industry connections. * Learn from publishers, editors, agents, authors, and illustrators * Build skills ** Attend in person or online.

@canscaip.bsky.social Sep 1, 2026, 1:52 PM

CANSCAIP is hiring!

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