#ireadcanadianday

[mycozyclassics]

A first for us! A husband and wife tag-team presentation for our son’s class! @amyobang covered copy editing and I talked about bookmaking! 💥 . . . #ireadcanadianday #classprensentation #kidlit #childrensbooks #copyediting #copyeditor #kidsbooks https://www.instagram.com/p/B8w7qgUBYWw/?igshid=p6fpx9q6w22b

[catarinaoliveirastudio]

Celebrating I Read Canadian Day

Happy I Read Canadian Day!

The second annual I Read Canadian Day is being celebrated today, Wednesday, February 17, 2021, across Canada, with kids, adults, parents, teachers, and creators, reading and sharing their favourite Canadian books. You can read more about this initiative here.

As a Picture book illustrator, I mostly read picture books (Children's, graphic novels, etc.), so this year I'm excited to read: Cone Cat, written by Sarah Howden, illustrated by Carmen Mock; Pretty Tricky, written by Etta Kaner, illustrated by Ashley Barron; and Maya’s Big Scene, written and illustrated by Isabelle Arsenault.

There are many reading lists shared over IRC Twitter and Instagram if you need suggestions. And check Bibliovideo, they share readings and interviews on their Youtube Channel.

Also big shout out to Kathie and Laurie for this amazing list, on their blog Bit About Books.

What books are you most excited to read this year?

[kpheyming]

Today is #ireadcanadianday !!! Why not support your favourite new Canadian poet by getting your own copy of: For Those I Have Loved (link in bio) #kph #kphpoetry #poetry #poem #bymepoetry #writing #writer #typewriter #quotes #poet #northernpoet #canadianpoetry #poetsofinstagram #poetsofig #harppublishing https://www.instagram.com/p/CLZyHQel2ze/?igshid=1del6gpibw6ba

[brmyers]

Today’s I Read Canadian spotlight is on @nacs2817 and her most recent novel, NO GIRLS ALLOWED. February 17th is @IReadCanadian Day! A day to appreciate and discover Canadian authors and illustrators by taking 15 minutes to read a Canadian book to kids (or any person, or pet, or even yourself)! It’s 1977, and 10-year-old Tina couldn’t be happier about her life. Not because she just moved to Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, but because she’s finally old enough to make her dream come true: she can play on a real hockey team. But when she tries to join the league, she learns that girls aren’t allowed to play on the boys’ team—and there’s no team for girls.   Despite jeers from classmates and cruelty from some of the town’s adults, Tina is determined to play. She wants it more than anything. With the help of her family, Tina takes her fight to the Human Rights Commission. She’s allowed to play on a team while her case goes through court, but though she’s the best skater on the ice, even some of her teammates think she shouldn’t be there. From facing down angry coaches to testifying on the stand, Tina does everything for one big goal: to play real hockey.   Based on an inspiring true story, No Girls Allowed is a journey of passion, determination, and sheer love of the game. #ireadcanadianday #canlit #canlitforkids #kidsbookcentre #ccbc #readthenorth #yalit #writerslife #writersofig #amwriting #amreading #readya #authorsofig #authorslifestyle #bookish #bookcommunity #bookstagram #brmyers #booknerd #bookstoread #readthenorth #localauthor #canadianauthor #readlocal #instabook #igreads #bibliophile #yalit https://www.instagram.com/p/CK3rlrpgn1T/?igshid=14g7esq3dk77

[claudiecb]

Happy #ireadcanadian day! I illustrated this Native American story back in 2018, but please let me shamelessly share it again on this day 😄 I promise I have great news to share very soon! #ireadcanadianday #kidlitart #kidlit #kidsbooks #childrensbook #picturebook #nativeamerican #firstnationsart #characterdesign #visdev #visualdevelopment #artist #artistsoninstagram #illustration #illustrator #imaginativeart #mokatek #mokateketletoiledisparue #instaartist #instaart #artshare #artoftheday #dailyart #digitalart #digitalpainting #digitalillustration #drawing #painting #storybookart https://www.instagram.com/p/B8wix7Bj04y/?igshid=9jk7nzrpx3dy

[cherylrainfield]

A reader comment made me realize that you may not all know that I am Canadian. I am the author of SCARS, which was Canada's 2010 Governor General Literary Award finalist; HUNTED, which was a Monica Hughes Award finalist and a Ruth & Sylvia Schwartz award finalist; STAINED; DRAGON SPEAKER: THE LAST DRAGON; SKINWALKERS: WALKING BOTH SIDES; and my self-published PARALLEL VISIONS, and a contributor to YOU TOO? and DEAR TEEN ME. i'm only listing Canadian awards today because it is #IReadCanadianDay! I am proud to write Canadian #LGBTQIA YAlit with strong girls who save themselves. #IReadCanadianDay #IReadCanadian #cherylrainfield #YAwriter #LGBTQwriter #booknerd #bookworm #ireadYA #survivor #feminist #YAlit #YAbooks #bookstagram #bookrecs #bookrecommendations #scars #selfharm #sexualabuse #trauma #healing #MeToo https://www.instagram.com/p/B8w5BaeAc2t/?igshid=1qgzfvgmit5z7

[noodlenuts]

Today is an exciting day! In honour of both #IReadCanadianDay and our book club theme this month of bold and courageous hearts, for the first time I'm spotlighting a very special book on BOTH Noodlenuts Instagram accounts that is simultaneously old and new, a classic and refreshingly modern! "The Paper Bag Princess" (1980) is a Canadian classic that launched beloved author Robert Munsch's career, and it's about to celebrate its 40th anniversary in print in just a couple of weeks!! The ultimate tale of self-respect and girl power, it tells the story of Princess Elizabeth, who is all set to marry Prince Ronald when disaster strikes in the form of a fire-breathing dragon. Not only does Princess Elizabeth save the day, though, by defeating the dragon using sheer brain power, she also ditches the ungrateful Ronald, with a line that I won't spoil, but is possibly one of the best in the history of children's lit! On this day dedicated to celebrating Canadian literature in all its glory, don't forget this treasure. And keep an eye out the week of March 7th for some great happenings for Paper Bag Princess Day!! ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ #noodlenutsclassickidlit #thepaperbagprincess #paperbagprincess #robertmunsch #robertmunschbooks #michaelmartchenko #pbp40 #pbpday #standuptodragons #ireadcanadian #ireadcanadianday #readcanadian #canadareads #canadianauthors #canada🇨🇦 #canadianillustrator #ronaldyouareabum #girlpower #stronggirls https://www.instagram.com/p/B8wc8KGnng8/?igshid=1u64d97j7xzl6

[jennifermooksang]

Speed skater @kerimorrison13 represented Canada at the Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, and came in 4th in team pursuit. Here she reads Jennifer Mook-Sang and Liz Starin's 'Captain Monty Takes the Plunge.' Keri says, 'Yar! Me and me hearties always find treasure when we read Canadian!" #kerimorrison #speedskating #canadianolympians #canadianolympicteam #ireadcanadian #IReadCanadianDay #canscaip #kidslit #captainmontytakestheplunge https://www.instagram.com/p/B8ZWXkgHsTk/?igshid=an8fl5gtkh8o

[wolfnowl]

Today is #ireadCanadianDay !! May we humbly suggest “The Adventures of Rainbow Mouse”? It has it all - epic adventure, edge of your seat excitement, the power of friendship, growth, cooperation, self-esteem and so much more!! Available at bookstores in Victoria, BC and online!!

[mycozyclassics]

Love that I’m a part of this wonderful collection of 🇨🇦 books! Thanks @ourbookbag! ・・・ Today is #ireadcanadianday We have so many favourite Canadian authors, illustrators and publishers, we couldn’t fit them all here (the stack was getting too heavy!). So here is a small collection, we wanted to share. The Canadian publishers shown here are: @theytus_books @orcabook @inhabit_media @pajamapressbooks @groundwoodbooks @tundrabooks @greystonekidsbooks @simply_read_books Click on the photo to see all of the fantastic authors and illustrators. See any favourites in this stack? What are Canadian authors, illustrators and publishers do you love? There are so many we couldn’t fit! ❤️ #ourbookbag #canadianbooks #readcanada #canadareads #childrensbooks #picturebooks #readeveryday #stacksofbooks https://www.instagram.com/p/B8wmxJ_BuZP/?igshid=92knocn0h1iz

[scifrey]

I came home to a very pleasant surprise this evening! It is my fifth anniversary as a member of #TheWritersUnionofCanada, and they sent me one of my very favorite things to celebrate: a pin! Thanks, #TWUC, for everything you do for us #writers and for the community you build among us. . . . #amwriting #ReadTheNorth #IReadCanadian #IReadCanadianDay #CanadianAuthor #WritingCommunity #CanWrite https://www.instagram.com/p/CfnC_QEtZNy/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[scifrey]

This--sadly--marks the end of a beautiful @ireadcanadian day! Thank you so much for joining me, my fellow ambassador @adriennekress, and our host #indiebookstore @bookeryfergus for a fun #IReadCanadianDay. Happy reading friends! (at Toronto, Ontario) https://www.instagram.com/p/CLaa0HGAs4I/?igshid=10s4ue9vq0zu3

[scifrey]

#IReadCanadianDay is tomorrow! If you could have a cuppa with any #CanadianKidLit author, who would it be? @adriennekress and I are the ambassadors for @bookeryfergus this year, and there's no one I like chatting with over tea more than Adrienne! #IndieBookstores #IreadCanadian #Kidslit #WritingCommunity #authoraodinstagram #writing #AmWriting #WIP https://www.instagram.com/p/CLXH5iMA8xj/?igshid=1ag0gzfuwhqlb

[scifrey]

What #CanadianKidLit are planning to read on #IReadCanadianDay tomorrow? @bookeryfergus will help you find just the right story! #IreadCanadian #IndieBookstores #kidlit #Booklover #books #bookworm #Bookstagram #BooksBooksBooks #CanadianAuthor https://www.instagram.com/p/CLW9mSxgRiH/?igshid=1ll2pnb688lfq

[scifrey]

This Wednesday, Feb 17th is #IReadCanadianDay! I'm so pleased to be an author ambassador for @bookeryfergus in my beautiful, historic hometown of Fergus, Ontario (@fergusontario). I practically lived in the bookstores and libraries of Fergus growing up, and I encourage you to take a walk through the lovely down town and visit The Bookery—they’ve got gorgeous books, magical tomes, and incredible things to discover. You can find them at bookery.ca . This photo was taken at the Fergus Library at the hometown launch for my debut novel #TRIPTYCH (yes, I replaced the background so the text was legible), and I think it’s wonderful that I was able to come full circle—from sitting in this library listening to #storytime as a child, to standing at the front of it, telling a tale I wrote myself! This is why it’s so, so, so important to read to and with children, especially #CanadianKidLit. . #IReadCanadian #ReadTheNorth #BooksBooksBooks #CanadianAuthor #Shelfie #Read #AmReading #books #canadian #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #booklover #canadianbookstagram #KidLit #AmWriting #WritingCommunity #TheBookery #Fergus #FergusOntario #reading https://www.instagram.com/p/CLR47zSg4BB/?igshid=6arkpnyg51xu

[cherylrainfield]

There's one last Canadian #kidlit illustrator that I want to highlight - @ahant0 - because I think she is incredibly talented. Her first picture book is The Moon Watched It All written by Shelley Leedahl. #IReadCanadianDay #IReadCanadian https://www.instagram.com/p/B8wdVktA5k5/?igshid=1t4ht3ah9p9gn