Woozles

In anticipation of tomorrow, today’s Storytime picks were Canadian or about birthdays 📚🍁

We had so much fun reading with you all…hope to see you at the Public Gardens next week!

✍️The Woozles Writes contest is on again!

We have begun accepting submissions for the 2026 Woozles Writes Writing Contest! You could be the lucky winner of a $75 Woozles gift certificate! The contest is judged by a panel of published children’s authors.

Prizes will be awarded to two winners: one for young authors aged 6-10, and another for writers aged 11-15.

If you wish to enter, email an electronic version (ideally in PDF or doc format) to [email protected] with the subject line ‘Woozles Writes 2026 Entry’. Be sure to include your name, age and contact information. This contest is open to children living in Nova Scotia. Story limit of 25 pages or 12,000 words.

The contest closes on Friday, July 31, 2026 at 4 pm.

Please note: We are unable to accept hard copy submissions.

Feel free to send us any questions you may have by email or DM.

Happy writing! 📝

So….here are the books that today’s Storytime at the Public Gardens attendees were treated to.