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8: once an Avid Reader, always an Avid Reader 9: to every author, illustrator, colleague, manager, and mentor—thank you for helping make this story-loving kid’s dreams come true <3 <3 <3 10: my current desk—here’s to the next 20 years!

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6-7: the Time & Life elevator banks, which still remind me of The Devil Wears Prada (also from 2006!), where they’d give out every issue of People, Entertainment Weekly, Time, & more (these award-worthy photos were clearly taken later in the year)

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3-5: my first & largest cubicle, also home to a giant printer, department filing cabinets, the mail station, and all the book posters I could get my hands on

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Julie Scheina @juliescheina.com · 03/08/2026

1-2: my first apartment in Brooklyn, rented via a broker who could have been 55 or 85, who drove between apartments at 80mph, & who told me I should quit publishing and go to medical school if I wanted better apartment options

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Caption this. I'll go first:

A white fluffy cat with an annoyed/long-suffering expression, wearing a rainbow bracelet as a hat.

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Julie Scheina @juliescheina.com · 09/07/2026

How many shades of blue can you name? When twelve-year-old Margot’s art teacher challenges the class to find and name eleven different versions of the same color, Margot can think of three right away: swimming pool. Denim jacket. First-prize ribbon. But then she starts thinking about home—

Hard cover copy of Eleven Kinds of Blue on a white bookshelf. The cover, all in shades of blue and white, shows a girl on a bench looking up at birds flying across the sky.

Julie Scheina @juliescheina.com · 02/07/2026

Wondering how to feel about the fact that the "Mom" in my child's recent comics (1-inspired by Jason Shiga): - gives their child a T-Rex as a pet (2) - can't live without coffee (3-not explicitly "Mom" but mom-coded!); - stays home to play games on her phone (4) - self-explanatory/accurate (5). 😅

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Julie Scheina @juliescheina.com · 17/06/2026

My previous posts may have been misleading. Both cats are actually hard at work and are probably responding to an email or working out a tricky plot question at this very moment.

Julie Scheina @juliescheina.com · 11/06/2026

Should I make this shirt my new personality y/n

Image of Lowly Worm in an apple car below text, "You got a fast car. I got a plan to get us out of here."

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Julie Scheina @juliescheina.com · 10/06/2026

Even if you’re planning to carry on, you should always cat check your suitcase.

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Julie Scheina @juliescheina.com · 09/06/2026

What happens when you use—and lose—one of your family’s special heirlooms? Lana finds out when she tries to use the surfboard that has been passed down in her family from mother to daughter for generations. When she admits what happened, she thinks she will be met with anger. 1/3

THE LOST BOARD sits face-out on a white bookshelf. The cover features an illustration of two dark-haired girls surfing side-by-side on a large wave.

Julie Scheina @juliescheina.com · 06/05/2026

What makes a book 'good’—and who gets to decide? (Link in first reply.)

Julie Scheina @juliescheina.com · 20/04/2026

Me after being left behind by AI:

Julie Scheina @juliescheina.com · 18/04/2026

Arthur recommends Mossflower by Brian Jacques. (The cats are the good guys, right?!) 😉🐱🐭🗡️⚔️

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Julie Scheina @juliescheina.com · 16/04/2026

There are only two types of cats in this world: Samwise and Sméagol/Gollum. Sorry, I don’t make the rules.

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Julie Scheina @juliescheina.com · 15/04/2026

This Post Is Not About Running: Why Coral Hart and Andy Weir Are Wrong About AI (Link in first reply.)

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Julie Scheina @juliescheina.com · 11/04/2026

Trading short-term gains for long-term pain? What the SHY GIRL cancellation reveals about publishing. (Link in first reply.)

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Julie Scheina @juliescheina.com · 06/04/2026

Glad to see Colonial Williamsburg is finally safe for witches.

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Julie Scheina @juliescheina.com · 23/03/2026

How far can a wish take you? In MY LUCKY STAR, Ella and Little Feat share big dreams--and a fantastical adventure that takes them far from their home, testing their bravery and belief. Congratulations to author Cheryl Olsten and illustrator Paolo d'Altan on this beautiful book, out April 2!

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Julie Scheina @juliescheina.com · 03/03/2026

Calling all bird lovers! Don't miss this special picture book all about the dawn chorus and the unique morning songs of different bird species, by Carmela Lavigna Coyle and illustrated by Bonnie Kelso. This book may just inspire you to wake up early enough to witness your own dawn chorus!

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Julie Scheina @juliescheina.com · 12/01/2026

Thrilled to hold these two beautiful @picnicheist.bsky.social books in my hands! Check out MONKEY’S SWEET SURPRISE before Lunar New Year and MILO’S MOONLIGHT MISSION before the next clear night. Congratulations to @ediblewords.bsky.social, Bonnie Lui, Kathleen M. Blasi, and Petronela Dostalova!

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Julie Scheina @juliescheina.com · 05/01/2026

Happy New Year! Here’s to a year full of new adventures! 🌌🌕⭐️☁️📖 (Thank you @steveemond.bsky.social for the beautiful artwork!)

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Julie Scheina @juliescheina.com · 23/12/2025

Querying in 2026? Join me for this query workshop! Link in first reply.

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Julie Scheina @juliescheina.com · 03/11/2025

I'm sharing three takeaways from KPop Demon Hunters that you can apply to your work (bonus points if you listen to the soundtrack while doing so!). (Link in first reply.)

Julie Scheina @juliescheina.com · 10/09/2025

Another week, another 19 reasons why libraries are awesome.

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Julie Scheina @juliescheina.com · 30/07/2025

Congratulations to Jo Beckett-King on her MG debut, THE HOUSE OF FOUND OBJECTS! Perfect for readers who love mysteries, Paris, prickly friendships, and solving puzzles hand-in-hand with characters. Kirkus says, “Codebreakers and mystery fans will want to read this fun adventure, tout de suite.”

Copy of THE HOUSE OF FOUND OBJECTS standing on wooden desk with a stuffy of Totoro, a plant, and a window in the background.

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Julie Scheina @juliescheina.com · 15/07/2025

What's that about using AI for "just for research" again?

Screenshot of "AI overview" that says, "Andrew Garfield and Robert Pattinson are not directly connected to the Twilight movie franchise. They did not star in the Twilight films, though they are close friends and were both vying for roles early in their careers. Andrew Garfield is known for his roles in films like The Social Network, The Amazing Spider-Man films, and Hacksaw Ridge, while Robert Pattinson is famous for his role as Edward Cullen in the Twilight series."

Julie Scheina @juliescheina.com · 09/06/2025

If you think picture books are just for young kids, you’re missing out! (With bonus library haul photobomb!)

Photo of 7 picture books against a tan carpet

Photo of white cat sitting on top of 7 picture books against a tan carpet

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Julie Scheina @juliescheina.com · 07/06/2025

Team #bringabook & #alwaysbereading. (Sources say Cloud Puppy: Game On! is great!)