Oriana Duinker

Weekend preparations.

overwhelmed by the mess of books, you finally devote a day to reorganizing your library

"We must stop eating!" cried Toad as he ate another. "Yes," said Frog, reaching for a cookie.

“I have done that,” said Toad, and he crossed out.

@Cove17 Lemonade General Store in the Hydrostone. A few years ago, I found a nice ceramic pot of Stilton there.

Any suggestions on where to purchase stilton cheese in Halifax? (that is not Costco)

“I can face the winter with calm. Crisp and sparkling days, long pleasant evenings, cheery fires. Good work shall be done this winter. Life shall be lived well. The end of the summer is not the end of the world. Here’s to October.” ~A.A.Milne #October #October1 #nature

@envirojen @bartekci @dv_kiselev @BikeHfxLobby @StephenChisholm @scott_on_a_bike Bakfiets actually imported through @urkaiinc in Burlington, ON!

So many bikes!! #KidicalMassHfx

@RunningtheGoat This is one of my favourite books that I discovered this past year!

These giants are mighty fierce, but with her slingshot and her quick wits, Helen is able to defeat them, and impress the clever princess Antoinette. Read the whole fantastic folktale in Andy Jones’s BAREFOOT HELEN AND THE GIANTS. runningthegoat.com/barefoot-helen…

@emcmack What an incredible woman. Thank you for sharing these memories! I wish I could have met her.

Rest easy, Ruth. I hope there are comfy porch swings, glorious gardens, and endless cherry pie wherever you are. ✨ Thank you. For everything.

Gutted to hear of Ruth Holmes Whitehead's passing.

@theonlykendra @owlkids That is SO exciting!!!

Signed this week: A brand-new book contract with @owlkids! The signed publishing agreement + manuscript are contained in my mighty little MacBook. More details to come. But holy moly I’m so excited to work with the dream team at Owlkids Books again! ❤️🎉✨

@emcmack I made scape pesto today too! And picked peas and kale for supper. What a lovely veggie season we’re in 🥰

And garlic scape pesto, but she didn’t photograph as nicely 😅

I made the ultimate NS summer meal: hodgepodge and strawberry shortcake!

Every time someone asks me for picture book/author recommendations

"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: bit.ly/46p9qeU #PrideMonth

I am SO excited for this book launch! Can’t wait to be transported into the whimsical world of these delightful gnomes 🥰

@jacquillo_ Congratulations, Jack!!!! Such a well-deserved honour 🎉

OK, so WHEN YOU CAN SWIM just won the Boston Globe–Horn Book Award in PBs 👀 Tbh, in my heart of hearts, I obviously hope that SWIM will do well, and even receive an accolade or two—but never in my wildest dreams did that look like getting a BIG one a month into its publication—

@AngelaJWrites Ahhhh I can’t wait to see it! Just got word from @woozles that my pre-ordered copy is ready 🥰

@JennaACY Do it! After years of crafty sewing, I started making some clothing patterns for myself, and it is addictive!

There is no surer foundation for a beautiful friendship than a mutual taste in literature. —P.G. Wodehouse art by Astrid Sheckels