Hackmatack

An exciting reading program & children's choice book awards for kids in Grades 4, 5 & 6. Introduces thousands of young readers to great Canadian books & authors

[Hackmatack @HackmatackAward]

📣ANNOUNCING THE 2023 HACKMATACK WINNERS!📣

For English Fiction - STEALING HOME by J. Torres, illustrated by David Namisato, published by @KidsCanPress
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[The CCBC @kidsbookcentre]

"It took me a long time to embrace my own queerness, so I know first-hand that books can help kids escape that box, and they help kids who already don’t fit in that box feel seen," says author @ChadGALucas. Read more of our interview here: https://t.co/6mcSIUnMAb #PrideMonth

[Hackmatack @HackmatackAward]

Thanks for joining us in Charlottetown, Emily and @LitDigitally! It was so great to have you there!

[Digitally Lit @LitDigitally]

Emily attended @HackmatackAward last week
Though she didn’t know all the children’s authors there, she saw some friendly faces and names! ☺️
Emily said, “The other authors I didn’t know were all amazing though, and I was so happy to have gotten this experience📚
Thank you!💛

[Hackmatack @HackmatackAward]

📚2023/24 NOMINATED BOOKS📚

We're excited to announce the nominated books for the 2023/24 Hackmatack program.

ENGLISH TITLES: https://t.co/CqXatZUNHh
FRENCH TITLES: https://t.co/ge1yEJvOZT

Congratulations to all of the nominees!🎉

[Hackmatack @HackmatackAward]

If you're in the Miramichi area tomorrow (SAT, JUNE 10), stop by the Newcastle Library and meet Hackmatack-nominated author VALERIE SHERRARD!
There will be crafts, snacks, book prizes, and the opportunity to meet Valerie and learn about her books!

[Susan Hughes @childbkauthor]

Fun to watch the live-streamed kids' book @HackmatackAward and hear fellow nominee Kendra Brown's speech! My book WALKING FOR WATER didn't win in the English NF category but yes -- all the books nominated are winners!
@kidscanpress @canscaip @coliveirastudio @scbwicanada

[Digitally Lit @LitDigitally]

« Le Chien d'or de Québec » by Denis M. Boucher, illustrated by Paul Roux, published by @boutondoracadie won in the French Fiction category at the 2023 @HackmatackAward 🤩💙
The book shares the win with «Am stram gram» by Sophie Labelle, from Éditions Hurtubise

Félicitations🎉

[Writers' Federation of Nova Scotia @WritersFedofNS]

Watch the Nova Scotia Book Awards livestream right now on YouTube: https://t.co/IFQX1QY3LO

[Kendra Brown @theonlykendra]

Congrats to all the winners! 🎉 These book awards that are voted on by kids are THE BEST.

[Tundra Books @TundraBooks]

How to Promenade With a Python (And Not Get Eaten) has won the English Non-Fiction @HackmatackAward! Congratulations Rachel Poliquin (@ravishingbeasts) and @KathrynDurst 🎉

Full list: https://t.co/GXOk6V4BxN

[kidscanpress @KidsCanPress]

Congratulations to STEALING HOME, written by @jtorrescomics and illustrated by @davidnamisato, winner of the 2023 @HackmatackAward for English Fiction.

[Hackmatack @HackmatackAward]

Congratulations to all of the nominees!!

[Hackmatack @HackmatackAward]

📣ANNOUNCING THE 2023 HACKMATACK WINNERS!📣

For English Fiction - STEALING HOME by J. Torres, illustrated by David Namisato, published by @KidsCanPress
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[Hackmatack @HackmatackAward]

Pour la catégorie documentaire français - DOCTEUR RIP : C’EST MORTEL ! par Michel Quintin et illustré par Freg, Éditions Michel Quintin
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[Hackmatack @HackmatackAward]

What better way to spend a rainy, Saturday morning than with a fun author in a fab museum!?

Join us TODAY at 10AM @NS_MNH for our last festival event of the week!

[Kendra Brown @theonlykendra]

This is happening today! And my fingers are crossed tight that I get to meet the museum’s famous tortoise, Gus.🤞

[Hackmatack @HackmatackAward]

We were so happy to connect @WilliesBook and Denis Boucher for this interview!!

[Digitally Lit @LitDigitally]

It’s @HackmatackAward Week and Will was able to catch up with Denis M Boucher to chat! 💬
“Le chien d’or de Québec” published by @boutondoracadie
is nominated for best French Fiction. 👏

📺Watch it here : https://t.co/6GdcAbLSOW

[Hackmatack @HackmatackAward]

Who will win the 2023 Hackmatack awards!?

Find out this FRIDAY, JUNE 2 at 12 PM ADT as we announce the winners at our ceremony in Charlottetown!
You can watch a live stream of the event on our Facebook page: https://t.co/1VzpZSVrnv

[Hackmatack @HackmatackAward]

@theonlykendra We’re all set for your arrival!

[Hackmatack @HackmatackAward]

We’re so excited for this event!!

[Kendra Brown @theonlykendra]

Next Saturday, friends! Hope to see you and your critter-loving kiddos at the NS Museum of Natural History on June 3. 📖🌱🐜🐛🐝🦎🐾💚