Explore Creativity At Black Writers Weekend |
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| "Readers, Writers and Visionaries! Get ready to ignite your creativity at the Black Writers Weekend in Atlanta, happening from August 1 to 4, 2025! Event highlights include live author readings, social movie screenings, and creative workshops. Keep in the loop with everything Black Writers Weekend to stay tuned. Join us on an unforgettable creative journey; grab your ticket at blackwritersweekend.com to secure your spot and join a vibrant community that celebrates the power and beauty of artistic expression." |
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Kya Publishing is proud to take part in this year’s Black Writers Weekend! We acknowledge the support of the Canada Council for the Arts, making it possible for us to bring a Canadian presence to this important event and connect with the broader Black literary diaspora.
#BringingTheArtsToLife #BWW2025 #BlackWritersWeekend |
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New York Black And African Literature Festival |
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The most urgent Black and African voices in literature, culture, and ideas will be in New York from September 5 to 7, 2025.
"This festival will hold space for writers, poets, thinkers, artists, and activists in the psycho-geographic site of the Harlem Renaissance and Black Arts Movement to reflect, collaborate, and expand existing networks of cultural production and distribution.
Activities at the Black book festival in New York will include a dynamic mix of panel discussions, readings, workshops, community outreaches, and performances, drawing guests from across the global Black diaspora and Africa. The festival’s key objectives remain to: build bridges between communities, amplify movements for justice, create new frameworks for understanding our shared challenges and aspirations, and strengthen networks of support and exchange."
LEARN MORE HERE |
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Canadian Children's Book Week |
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"Are you a published Canadian author or illustrator who is passionate about connecting with and inspiring young people? If so, you are invited to apply to participate in the next edition of Canadian Children's Book Week which will run from Sunday, April 26 to Saturday, May 2, 2026!
Canadian Children’s Book Week is the single most important national event celebrating Canadian books for kids and teens and the importance of reading.This event will offer you the opportunity to engage with youth across the country to celebrate books, stories and illustrations."
The deadline for applications is end of day on Wednesday, June 25, 2025: application form here.
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Submitting Your Story Idea For Publication |
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"Canadian publisher Lorimer Kids is currently accepting children's and teen fiction proposals from experienced Canadian writers—contemporary stories that engage with real-world issues and inspire young readers to think critically."
Visit the James Lorimer & Company Ltd., Publishers website for submission guidelines, or email submissions@lorimer.ca with your sample and CV attached. |
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New YA Novel From Canadian Author Kevin heronJones |
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After hacking the social media accounts of his crush, Baron is in a race against the clock to fix the mess he made and save her from serious consequences. Kevin’s latest book is another realistic, authentic depiction of the life of a Black youth in Canada. Set in Brampton, Hacking Heartbreak is a story about the intensity of first love and learning to live with the consequences of your actions.
Now available for order; learn more here! |
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| KEVIN HERONJONES is a youth basketball coach, author, journalist, actor, lecturer and award-winning performance poet. He lives in Milton, Ontario. |
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12 YA Titles That Celebrate Romantic Black Love |
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| "These 12 recent YA titles celebrate romantic Black love in many forms, in different periods of history, and in real and fantasy realms. They include humor, queer love, and paranormal/sci-fi encounters, expanding the much-needed diversity within the romance genre." Compiled by Florence Simmons & Ellen Williams, for the School Library Journal. View List Here |
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Books From Canadian YA Author Michelle Richards-Graham |
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Michelle Richards-Graham writes bold and unapologetic YA stories about first love, complicated friendships, broken homes, abuse, and the difficult decisions to be made in the middle of it all. She was an English major at York University in Toronto and graduated with a B.A. She also received an Arts Acclaim Award from the City of Brampton in Ontario, Canada (where she grew up) for her achievements in independent publishing.
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Young Adult Literature Has A Lot To Say About Social Justice |
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"...geared toward 12- to 18-year-olds, the current target audience for young adult novels is Generation Z, a cohort defined by their use of technology, their multiculturalism and their career focus—having grown up in the age of iPhones, shifting demographics and the Great Recession.
...this generation, along with the millennials, are proving themselves to be resilient and thoughtful activists..."
Written by Emma Winters, read the full article here. |
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An Overview Of The Publishing Process |
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Are you thinking about submitting your middle grade or young adult story idea for publication? If you're a new writer or considering making a move from self-publishing to traditional publishing, understanding the process is key. We've put together a clear, step-by-step overview (from idea generation to publication) to help guide you. If you'd like a free PDF copy of our overview, please email us at konnection@kyapublishing.com. |
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Digital Diaspora: The Role Of Social Media In Shaping Black Youth Identity |
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"Dr. Angela Patterson, in a report for Psychology Today, presented ways in which social media can positively affect Black youth in particular, and how it opens up opportunities for support where youth are 'able to engage in positive identity development, which can mediate some of the effects of racial discrimination and resulting trauma'.”
Read full post from Kya Publishing's Reflection & Reason blog here. |
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Looking For A Copyeditor For Your Manuscript? |
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Kya Publishing Inc. welcomes new clients for editing services. If you’re working on a creative project and require experienced support, we’d be happy to connect with you for an assessment.- Manuscript editing (children's books, teen/adult fiction)
- Resume or bio editing (job applications, grant submissions)
Contact us at editing@kyapublishing.com or visit our website for details. |
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