About Canadian fantasy books for kids
If you're interested in learning more about the Canadian "bookscape" of fantasy books for children and teens, dive into the work of K.V. Johansen, herself an acclaimed weaver of worlds and teller of tales. She's also written two books on the history of children's fantasy literature.
And there's always the ever-growing Wikipedia list of Canadian Fantasy Writers.
And there's always the ever-growing Wikipedia list of Canadian Fantasy Writers.
Websites
So many resources ... I'm sure you'll find inspiration and ideas to spur on your own work!
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Bookflap, a great Canadian site with lots about “telling and selling” your kidlit stories - highly recommended!
Canadian Authors Association offers a Canada-wide network of writers and publishing industry professionals
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Canadian Children's Book Centre is a national non-profit organization,which promotes the reading, writing and illustrating of Canadian books for children and teens
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CANSCAIP (Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illustrators and Performers) draws together professionals and friends—teachers, librarians, parents and others—working in all aspects of children's books, illustrations and performances across Canada
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Manitoba Writers' Guild, grassroots organization created by and for Manitoba writers (they send out a regular e-mail newsletter); provinces and states usually have their own local and regional writers' organizations
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PictureBooksArtists (PBAA), an independent association of professional children's book illustrators from around the world
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SCBWI (Society for Children's Book Writers and Illustrators), based in the U.S., has over 22,000 members worldwide - it's the largest children's writing organization in the world! Membership includes a monthly e-newsletter and professional development webinars, plus virtual summer and winter conferences
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SF Canada (Canadian Association of Speculative Fiction Professionals) fosters a sense of community among Canadian writers of speculative fiction
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SFWA (Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association is for published authors and industry professionals in the fields of science fiction, fantasy, and related genres.
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The Writers' Union of Canada (TWUC), the national organization of professionally published writers
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If you want to learn more about Canada's publishing industry (including acquisition, editing, design & production, marketing and promotion), plus hone your skills as a writer and illustrator, check out Toronto Metropolitan University's great online certificate programme in publishing (includes courses in editing, marketing and publishing kids' books)
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