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Katherine Applegate @kaaauthor.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Educator giveaway! ❤️ I'm giving away a class set of 25 copies of @mrschureads.bsky.social's new book, LILY-MAY'S JOYFUL DAY, illustrated by @hollyhatam.bsky.social. Teachers, repost this post and follow John and Holly to enter. I'll pick and notify a random winner tomorrow, 9/29. US only.

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Katherine Applegate @kaaauthor.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

I have it on good authority that @mrschureads.bsky.social would be happy to sign and personalize bookplates for this set!

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John Schu @mrschureads.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

"In the second picture book of The School of Sharing series, Ruthie Rose and Lily-May are bringing in items to show to class, and Lily-May requires a little extra support." —Publishers Weekly www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...

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Jeanne Walker Harvey @jeannewharvey.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

"Katherine Applegate is the world’s kindest human being... IWorking with her I’m constantly reminded what it means to be generous" - @choldenko.bsky.social "Gennifer Choldenko is not just a brilliant writer; she’s a truly remarkable person. "- @kaaauthor.bsky.social

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John Schu @mrschureads.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Happy book birthday to @kaaauthor.bsky.social and @choldenko.bsky.social's I Am a Good Dog! mrschureads.blogspot.com/2026/04/i-am...

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John Schu @mrschureads.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

#Bookaday I added @carterhiggins.bsky.social and @100scopenotes.bsky.social's Little Turtle Pond to my 2027 Books I Love presentation: www.johnschu.com/2027-books-i...

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John Schu @mrschureads.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

On Thursday in Richmond, Virginia!

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John Schu @mrschureads.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

"Brian Lies’ cover illustration and Paul Zakris’ cover design for Hatched perfectly captures the spirit of the book!" —Allison Bell mrschureads.blogspot.com/2026/09/hatc...

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John Schu @mrschureads.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

I'm excited to visit @scrawlbooks.bsky.social in Reston, Virginia, next week! www.scrawlbooks.com/events/59686...

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Educator's Night with Mr. Schu | Scrawl Books

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Jeanne Walker Harvey @jeannewharvey.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Hurrah!! 🌟 🎭 📙

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John Schu @mrschureads.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

"For librarian, educator, and children’s book author John Schu, walking becomes joyful when combined with two other well-studied mental health practices—mindfulness and gratitude. Together, they form the practice of joywalking." — @psychologytoday.com www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/well...

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John Schu @mrschureads.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

"A beautiful love letter to the theater. . . . the very first time that I read this book, I just smiled. John and Jaime were made to make this book together. Friends, you need to read this book. It will just make you so happy." — @colbysharp.bsky.social mrschureads.blogspot.com/2026/06/this...

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John Schu @mrschureads.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

I'm grateful for the 300 librarians I met in Tennessee and the 3,000 students I met in New York this week! Thank you, readers!!! See you next week: Virginia!

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John Schu @mrschureads.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

"Teachers and librarians can use her invitation to “joywalk” to help readers notice how big feelings show up in their bodies and explore how slowing down and finding joy in everyday moments can help when those feelings become overwhelming." —Jennifer LaGarde

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John Schu @mrschureads.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

"Create a class (or library!) 'joy map.' After taking a joywalk around the school, have readers mark places, people, sounds, sights or small moments from your school community that bring them joy." —Jennifer LaGarde www.canva.com/design/DAHUQ...

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Cindy Gaston @gastoncindy.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

So excited to get this book in the mail today! Thank you, @mrschureads.bsky.social for a lovely book and a beautiful idea! #Joywalking #JoyAtSchool

Teacher smiles while holding a copy of a new picture book, Lily-May’s Joyful Day.

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John Schu @mrschureads.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

"I'm excited to share the activity for Lily-May's Joyful Day because it was inspired by two specific aspects of my conversation with John Schu." —Jennifer LaGarde static1.squarespace.com/static/604c4...

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John Schu @mrschureads.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Thank you for featuring Lily-May's Joyful Day, @psychologytoday.com! www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/well...

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Cynthia Leitich Smith (Native Books for Young Readers & More) @cynleitichsmith.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

UNESCO: Sept. 8, is the 60th anniversary of International Literacy Day (ILD). The theme is “#Literacy for people, the planet and prosperity." #KidLit @mrschureads.bsky.social @candlewickpress.bsky.social @doubledaybooks.bsky.social

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Dr. Diane Jackson Schnoor @drdianeadventures.com · 07/09/2026

Which @mrschureads.bsky.social recs have you read? •Chase & Finnegan (Warga) •Max a Little Axolotl (Spiotto) •Orris & Timble (DiCamillo) •School for Woodland Creatures (Castillo) •Adventures in the City of Stories (Otheguy) •Wombat Waiting @kaaauthor.bsky.social youtu.be/w3BnSE31he8 #Books

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Dr. Diane Jackson Schnoor @drdianeadventures.com · 07/09/2026

Love #Broadway? @mrschureads.bsky.social & I talk •Dolly •Paddington •Sound of Music @lctheater.bsky.social •Ragtime •Full Monty @roundaboutnyc.bsky.social •@schmigadoon.bsky.social •@lostboysmusical.bsky.social •@twostrangers.bsky.social •@spellingbee-play.bsky.social youtu.be/w3BnSE31he8

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Dr. Diane Jackson Schnoor @drdianeadventures.com · 04/09/2026

Sometimes a book is more than a book.Sometimes it's a lifeline. In Episode 205, @mrschureads.bsky.social and I talk about the readers who have found a lifeline in Louder Than Hunger. Listen to the full episode for an honest conversation about story, healing, and hope. #KidLit #MentalHealthMatters

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John Schu @mrschureads.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

"Magnificent Mary: How India's Mary Kom Became a Boxing Champion tells the story of a fighter, in every sense of the word." — @jyotigopal.bsky.social mrschureads.blogspot.com/2026/09/magn...

Magnificent Mary: How India’s Mary Kom Became a Boxing Champion by Jyoti Rajan Gopal, and Tara Anand

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Laura Roettiger @ljrwritenow.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

I am a big fan of ‘Joywalking’ but I didn’t know what to call it before! Thank you @mrschureads.bsky.social for bringing Lily-May to share this with us!

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John Schu @mrschureads.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

5th-grade teacher and author @colbysharp.bsky.social created the This Is a School teachers' guide: d3kr0g7umcubly.cloudfront.net/candlewick-p...

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John Schu @mrschureads.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

"Such a breath of fresh air. The kids loved it, and we had such a lovely conversation. . . ." — @colbysharp.bsky.social mrschureads.blogspot.com/2026/09/happ...

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John Schu @mrschureads.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Thank you for all the kind comments about Lily-May's Joyful Day! mrschureads.blogspot.com/2026/09/happ...

Joy grows from mindfulness and gratitude.

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Dr. Diane Jackson Schnoor @drdianeadventures.com · 02/09/2026

I asked @kaaauthor.bsky.social to give me the right question for her friend, @mrschureads.bsky.social. She asked, "How does John Schu always seem to find the exact right book for the exact right child?" Listen to Episode 205 (links in comments) #AdventuresInLearning #TeacherLife #LiteracyMatters

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Jeanne Walker Harvey @jeannewharvey.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

"As a former classroom teacher, three of my favorite traditions were inviting students to create A Bag of Y-O-U... taking weekly joywalks, and Weekend Update... student[s] shared one thing from their weekend. It was a simple ritual, but it helped us become a community..."

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Jyoti Rajan Gopal @jyotigopal.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

🥰 pre-orders available!!!

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Erin Dealey--> Kidlit Author*Playwright @erindealey.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

This was such a pleasure! Wait til you read what’s in @mrschureads.bsky.social John Schu’s Bag of Y-O-U 🌟📚🌟

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John Schu @mrschureads.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

I chatted with @erindealey.bsky.social about Lily-May's Joyful Day! erindealey.com/authors-and-...

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Samantha M Clark @samanthamclark.com · 01/09/2026

WOOHOO!! Congratulations to @mrschureads.bsky.social and @hollyhatam.bsky.social on this picture book that is sure to bring joy to readers young and old. #kidlit

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Lauren Eldridge @eldridgestudio.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Welcome to the world, Lily-May’s Joyful Day! Can’t wait to meet her! Congrats, John!

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Travis Jonker @100scopenotes.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

👏👏👏 Happy book birthday to @mrschureads.bsky.social and @hollyhatam.bsky.social! (I stole your graphic)

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John Schu @mrschureads.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Happy book birthday to Lily-May's Joyful Day, illustrated by @hollyhatam.bsky.social and written by me! mrschureads.blogspot.com/2026/09/happ...

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John Schu @mrschureads.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Cover Reveal: Magnificent Mary: How India’s Mary Kom Became a Boxing Champion by @jyotigopal.bsky.social and Tara Anand mrschureads.blogspot.com/2026/09/magn...

Cover Reveal: Magnificent Mary: How India’s Mary Kom Became a Boxing Champion by @jyotirgopal and @taraanandart

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Jason D. DeHart @wordsimagesworlds.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Author and educator @mrschureads.bsky.social stops by to talk about the new book, Lily-May’s Joyful Day, and to share good wishes for the new school year… m.youtube.com/watch?v=uKWg...

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Valerie Bolling @valeriebolling.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Thanks for sharing the cover reveal again, @mrschureads.bsky.social! I hope everyone's gardens have been bountiful this summer!

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John Schu @mrschureads.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Un cuento puede empezar con unas palabras en una página, pero evoluciona y se convierte en mucho más. mrschureads.blogspot.com/2025/09/este...

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Samantha M Clark @samanthamclark.com · 30/08/2026

More joy coming into the world! #kidlit

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John Schu @mrschureads.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Lily-May's Joyful Day releases on Tuesday! www.johnschu.com/books

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John Schu @mrschureads.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Una escuela no es solo un edificio. Son sus estudiantes, sus maestros, sus ayudantes, sus directores, su personal y sus bibliotecarios… todas las personas que trabajan, aprenden y celebran juntas. mrschureads.blogspot.com/2025/07/esta...

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