Karen Krossing
#KidLit Author, Editor, Mentor.
Latest: MY STREET REMEMBERS.
Upcoming: ONE COSMIC ROCK. THE CLOUD THAT STUCK.
Agent: Ginger Knowlton, Curtis Brown.
VCFA Alum. Faculty at Whale Rock Workshops.
Settler heritage. She/her. Bi/pan. 🏳️🌈
https://karenkrossing.com
- Many years ago, I began a prose novel for teens that just never worked, even after multiple rewrites. Later, I tried writing it as a novel in letters. Finally, I began writing it as a verse novel. It took a while to learn this new-to-me form. (1 of 4) #kidlit
- I took courses with author @cordeliajensen.bsky.social and later with author Laura Shovan, and they both helped me trust myself and my poetry. Plus, many beta readers helped me hone the text. Now, I'm thrilled to share the news that this story has found a home! (2 of 4) #kidlit
- I’m grateful to my agent @gingerninja.bsky.social of @curtisbrownltd.bsky.social, who has been a champion of this novel from her first read. I'm thrilled to work with author & editor Sarah Howden, designer Dahlia Yuen & everyone at @orcabook.bsky.social to bring you Forever Fries. (3 of 4) #kidlit
- It's a book of my heart. It's a book loosely based on personal and family history. It's a book that I hope will help us all shine our light and celebrate the light in everyone else too. (4 of 4) #kidlit
- Reposted by Karen KrossingThis makes me think of @karenkrossing.com @debbieohi.com taking on big feelings like sadness or being bored and putting them into picture books to share SEL.
- Reposted by Karen KrossingWhat a terrific review of THE CLOUD STUCK by @karenkrossing.com and illustrated by @doroleung.bsky.social! Kirkus Reviews calls it, "A heartwarming and convincing tale for kids seeking to ride out life’s rainclouds." www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...
- I just received a great review of THE CLOUD THAT STUCK, written by me & illustrated by @doroleung.bsky.social! Here's what Kirkus Reviews said: "A young girl is troubled by an annoyingly persistent cloud.... A heartwarming and convincing tale for kids seeking to ride out life’s rainclouds." #kidlit
- Coming in April 2026 from @charlesbridge.bsky.social!
- Do you have a #picturebook manuscript to revise? Please check out my guest post "Deconstruction & Reconstruction: A Primer on Picture Book Revision” on Jesse Weiner's Inksations blog. BTW, Jesse's newsletter is worth subscribing to. Writing calls, gigs, articles, interviews, and more! #kidlit
- Looking for more insights? You can also check out my upcoming Revise Your Picture Book Manuscripts course through @whalerockworkshops.bsky.social. I would love to see you there! For more info, message me to chat or visit: www.whalerockworkshops.com/picture-book....
- Reposted by Karen KrossingPresenting ASHA AND BAZ MEET MARY ANNING at the OLA Superconference at the CANSCAIP Booktasting Friday Jan 30 at 10:30am. It's at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre at the Idea Hub (The Idea Hub is in the back corner of the Exhibit Hall - near the washrooms - yes, very me to know that). #kidlit
- Reposted by Karen Krossing#kidlitart chat is today! Set your reminders, tell friends! #kidlit
- Reposted by Karen Krossingagree - great stuff here for #kidlit folks & readers, and a way to help out in this moment of manufactured, mean-spirited chaos...
- Publishing For Minnesota is going on right now, and there are so many amazing items you can bid on! Proceeds from this auction will support organizations providing legal aid, emergency assistance, food, and community resources to those in urgent need. www.32auctions.com/publishingfo...
- Reposted by Karen KrossingFriends! The auction to raise funds to support immigrant communities and those impacted by ICE is open! Link to bid on pb critique: www.32auctions.com/organization... There's a ton of other really cool stuff to bid on! Thank you! #kidlit
- Reposted by Karen KrossingPublishing For Minnesota is going on right now, and there are so many amazing items you can bid on! Proceeds from this auction will support organizations providing legal aid, emergency assistance, food, and community resources to those in urgent need. www.32auctions.com/publishingfo...
- I'm excited for this book!
- NEW POST: "The Curious Life of Cecilia Payne" by @lauraalary.bsky.social! "I feel akin to Cecilia: she was sometimes shy and socially awkward, a voracious reader, and broadly curious.... But the moment in Cecilia’s life that touched me most was when that self-confidence faltered." #kidlit
- I’m honored by this advanced praise for THE CLOUD THAT STUCK from two people I admire. BTW, the photo is mine. The sky can be so dramatic sometimes, and these storm clouds fit with our book, which is expressively illustrated by @doroleung.bsky.social. Coming from @charlesbridge.bsky.social in April.
- On Jan. 30, you can find me at the Ontario Library Association's Super Conference, where I’ll be emceeing @canscaip.bsky.social's Book Tastings and sharing two of my own books! Please join us to hear about new titles from the mouths of the creators. #OLASC
- Thanks for sharing!
- Reposted by Karen KrossingBeen telling my students and parents exactly this point. Want to be a better reader? You have to read. What to be a better writer? You have to read. Analytical reading and writing is the most important skill we can teach and model. We are all teachers of reading.
- Reposted by Karen KrossingLooking forward to watching the #ALAYMA this morning and cheering for my colleagues! And like always - I'm sharing my poem "What Happened to Your Book Today." A reminder of why we make books for young readers. ❤️https://katemessner.com/what-happened-to-your-book-today-a-poem-for-after-the-ala-awards/
- This snow drift is my writing companion today. #snowmageddon
- THE CLOUD THAT STUCK is in a list of Inspirational Picture Books to Ring in 2026 from Maya Lé (MaiStoryBook)! “A gentle, hopeful picture book about mental health and resilience.” Written by me & illustrated by @doroleung.bsky.social. Coming from @charlesbridge.bsky.social in April!
- It's wonderful when a reviewer gets your book. And it's not easy to please Kirkus Reviews. So I'm thrilled with their review of ONE COSMIC ROCK, written by me and illustrated by @dreamist.bsky.social. Coming Feb. 17 from @owlkids.bsky.social! "A joyous, lyrical celebration of planetary life."
- A brief break from grey winter clouds at #sunrise today. #skyphotograhy
- Arriving on Earth in February 2026: ONE COSMIC ROCK, written by me and illustrated by @dreamist.bsky.social. A rock is like a book. When you open it, it tells you a story of where it’s been. The story of this rock is out of this world. Available for preorder now! @owlkids.bsky.social #kidlit #stem
- Reposted by Karen KrossingFor those who do care about what's happening in the world, but who sometimes need an #Uplift: bsky.app/profile/debb... Hand-curated by yours truly. Criteria unapologetically subjective, but esp: word nerds • acts of kindness • crafty • obscure interest deep-dives • alt-text
- Reposted by Karen KrossingI am putting together an anonymous survey about book promotion & social media, for posting across all social media platforms I currently use. #KidLit #AuthorSky Q. Any suggestions for questions I should ask? (but pls read thread first 👇🏽) Aggregate results of the survey will be shared publicly.
- Hooray for this good news!
- Reposted by Karen KrossingKid Lit Art Postcard is THIS Thursday!!! If you have trouble with remembering the right hashtag, just copy and paste this: #KidLitArtPostcard
- Reposted by Karen KrossingShout out to the parents, teachers, and kids navigating the first day back from winter break. #teachers #parenting #edusky
- A wonderful historical MG novel!
- Thank you @karenautio.bsky.social for the recommender review of Plague Thieves. Image Description (ID): Book review: 5 stars, highly recommended. With book cover image of Plague Thieves by Caroline Fernandez @cormorantbooks.bsky.social #kidlit #PlagueThieves
- I'm the face behind the Bluesky account for @picturebookseh.bsky.social. Please enjoy our new Starter Pack including our 2026 authors and illustrators! #CANkidlit #kidlit
- Here's to a new year of great Canadian picture books! Please follow our 2026 authors & illustrators on Bluesky who are participating in Picture Books, Eh! Check out our Starter Pack below! Anyone interested in joining our little co-promotional community can get in touch at picturebookseh@gmail.com.at://did:plc:x76ampmn7g2dgkkmkkhz3nc3/app.bsky.graph.starterpack/3mbmug7oqzx2c
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- Hooray! It’s an impressive list, and wow, a lot to organize. Thank you, Helen! I look forward to reading my way through many of these titles and launching my new books!
- Happy New Year! Let's celebrate 2026 w my semi-annual post of upcoming books for young people by Canadian creators. There are 100s of picture books, early readers, graphic novels, middle grade, YA, non-fiction. . . There's something for everyone. canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2026/01/upco...
- What a ton of work goes into these amazing lists! I like seeing which books I’ve already read and adding to my to-read pile. Thanks, @fuse8.bsky.social!
- Day #31: 31 Days, 31 Lists: 2025 Picture Books. End with a bang! Only a small number of all the picture books published in a given year make this list. See what I think stands out as unforgettable & thanks for reading all month! #kidlit #31Days31Lists 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2025/12/31/3...
- Wild rice pudding with black currant compote and birch syrup. Topped with toasted pumpkin seeds. A new recipe that worked out well!
- Reposted by Karen KrossingVOTE NOW for your favourite Black Canadian book, author, illustrator, bookstore, organization, and influencer. Voting opens December 20, 2025 to January 10, 2026. Winners will be announced in January 2026. Vote here: forms.gle/5EAH7Pi5dNko... or at link in bio.
- I’m honored by this article in @kidsbookcentre.bsky.social BOOKNEWS magazine, written with sensitivity by author @heathercamlot.bsky.social. In it, Heather speaks with illustrator Cathie Jamieson and me about how our unconventional teamwork shaped our new book MY STREET REMEMBERS. #kidlit
- You can read the full article by becoming a member of the CCBC – an organization well worth supporting – or by purchasing an individual copy: bookcentre.ca/products/can.... @groundwoodbooks.bsky.social #CANkidlit
- It’s fitting that my advanced copy of THE CLOUD THAT STUCK arrived on this rainy day. This book will be published in April – the month of rainstorms – but today’s weather somehow knew this book needed a rainstorm to announce its arrival. Dorothy Leung's illustrations are so emotive!
- There’s even a secret second cover (swipe to see it!). Wonderfully edited by Julie Bliven and expertly designed by Ellie Erhart! I’m excited to share this timely picture book about mental health, resilience, and change. @charlesbridge.bsky.social
- Some clouds just won’t go away. When one hovers above Tansy’s head, she learns to live with it through love, support, and creative thinking. Inspired by my experiences with mental health, this book is for anyone who has faced challenges beyond their control.
- Reposted by Karen KrossingBusy prepping Jan1st post re #youngCanLit upcoming releases (let me know if you've a 2026 title) but still catching up on wonderful fall releases like COMMUNITY SNOWMAN by @deborahkerbel.com & Tine Modeweg-Hansen from @groundwoodbooks.bsky.social canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/12/comm...
- Such a great book for all ages! Highly recommended!
- Awesome indie bookstore The City & The City Books in Hamilton has SIGNED COPIES of Burst Your Bubble! Designed for kids--and adults--to understand how algorithms limit your worldview. C'mon down and get one while they last! @jandolby.bsky.social @owlkids.bsky.social @ward1wilson.bsky.social
- Reposted by Karen KrossingThank you eduquer differemmentle podcast for our discussion on how authors can partner with educators. Interview in English but subtitles in French. Link www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNyu...
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- Reposted by Karen KrossingDays 15-16 prompt for Jehane’s Twelve Days of Christmas is TAWNY OWL, done in Procreate . . . #illustration #editorialillustration #kidlit #illustrationart #ipadart #picturebook #greetingcards #jehanestwelvedays #jehanestwelvedays2025
- Thank you, Winnipeg Free Press, for including MY STREET REMEMBERS as a best book of 2025! "Local history comes alive when we think back to who lived on the land before our houses were built." — Harriet Zaidman #kidlit @groundwoodbooks.bsky.social
