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Julie Scheina @juliescheina.com · Sep 11

MG authors, this PW article is worth a read! www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...

Middle Grade Is Down but Never Out

We asked children’s book agents about trends they are seeing in the category, and how they persevere in a tough market.

www.publishersweekly.com

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Julie Scheina @juliescheina.com · Sep 10

Another week, another 19 reasons why libraries are awesome.

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Julie Scheina @juliescheina.com · Jul 30

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 · Jul 28

Fantastic! Congratulations!!

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Julie Scheina @juliescheina.com · Jul 15

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."

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Julie Scheina @juliescheina.com · Jun 26

Can Aye 👀 absentmindedly reach to remove a stray hair from its neck while driving, only to discover it’s not a hair, it’s giant flying insect? I don’t think so. (I didn’t crash the car. Please clap.)

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Julie Scheina @juliescheina.com · Jun 26

a woman is screaming with the words get out leave right now behind her

ALT: a woman is screaming with the words get out leave right now behind her

media.tenor.com

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Julie Scheina @juliescheina.com · Jun 26

So...until now, authors and editors had to physically live in the same city to work together? And this is the tech we should trust to edit books? 2/2

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Julie Scheina @juliescheina.com · Jun 26

Please tell me again how "smart" gen AI is when I receive AI software pitches that claim 1) skilled editors only live in cities like London and New York (!); 2) that this leaves writers living elsewhere (?!) without access to skilled editing; and 3) this is why genAI editing is necessary (!?!?). 1/2

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We Need Diverse Books @weneeddiversebooks.bsky.social · Jun 10

Here are 30+ fiction and nonfiction titles to help you understand the power, importance, and history of protest. From the Civil Rights Movement to Stonewall to Indigenous sovereignty and beyond, let these stories empower you and those in your community!

Graphic designed with a newspaper print background. The graphic is titled “30+ Diverse Books About Protest”. At the bottom of the graphic is an illustration of six people smiling and holding up a banner that says, “Liberation for all!”

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Julie Scheina @juliescheina.com · Jun 9

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 · Jun 7

Me to my husband whenever I make a TikTok: “Okay I’ll show you, but first you have to watch these 3-5 videos so you understand the genre.”

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Julie Scheina @juliescheina.com · Jun 7

Team #bringabook & #alwaysbereading.

(Sources say Cloud Puppy: Game On! is great!)

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Julie Scheina @juliescheina.com · Jun 5

One moment you're telling your child, "Say thank you, sweetie," and the next they're shouting "THANK YOU, SWEETIE!!!!" at top volume to a friend at a crowded Dave & Buster's and from then on you feel a zing of happiness every time you hear someone say "sweetie" in the wild.

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Julie Scheina @juliescheina.com · Jun 5

+ If you ever have a chance to meet or work with @editorsangeeta.bsky.social, @rwestonliterary.bsky.social, @allisonm610.bsky.social, @alvinaling.bsky.social, or the other lovely people pictured that I can’t tag, take it! :)

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Julie Scheina @juliescheina.com · Jun 4

Kidlit publishing has the best people. 🚕❤️📚Had such a great time in NYC and at the US Book Show seeing friends old and new!

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Julie Scheina @juliescheina.com · Jun 4

If you’ve ever thought about asking ChatGPT for feedback on any piece of writing, read this first:

Amanda Guinzburg @guinz.bsky.social · Jun 1

You wanna see something really scary? open.substack.com/pub/amandagu...

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Julie Scheina @juliescheina.com · May 30

💯💯💯

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