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John Schu

@mrschureads.bsky.social

I saw the almost final art for Lily-May's Joyful Day last night. Holly's art is soooooooooooooo joyful! Publication Date: September 1, 2026

John Schu @mrschureads.bsky.social · Apr 2

Publishers Weekly announced Lily-May's Joyful Day, illustrated by Holly Hatam and written by me, today! It is a celebration of the cascading joy that arises from acts of collective inspiration. Thank you, Holly, Candlewick, @mollyoneill.bsky.social, Karen Lotz, and @skeetervm.bsky.social!

Karen Lotz and Susan Van Metre while at Candlewick bought Lily-May's Joyful Day by Schneider Honor author John Schu (l.), illustrated by Holly Hatam, a celebration of the cascading joy that arises from acts of collective inspiration. Publication is slated for fall 2026; Molly O'Neill at Root Literary sold world English rights for the author, and Christy Ewers at the CAT Agency sold world rights for the artist.

November 22, 2025 at 3:48 PM

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Kate Messner

@katemessner.com

Working on revisions for CAMP UNICORN (sequel to CAMP MONSTER, which comes out in February!) so today, my job involves pondering serious questions about the character motivations for a corgi-corn named Lil Lord Wigglebottom.

Book cover CAMP MONSTER shows a white and ice blue yeti with arms raised in front of a group of monster summer campers including two green goblins, a purple vampire girl, an ogre in a pink t-shirt, a small werewolf, three other yetis, a chicken/lion hybrid, and a flying manticore with a backdrop of pine trees and mountains.

November 12, 2025 at 8:26 PM

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John Schu

@mrschureads.bsky.social

2026 Mock Caldecott List: mrschureads.blogspot.com/2025/11/2026...

2026 Mock Caldecott List

Happy Picture Book Month! Colby Sharp and I teamed up to create a 2026 Mock Caldecott list. *** Principal Brian Sammons created a 2026 Moc...

mrschureads.blogspot.com

November 19, 2025 at 1:55 AM

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John Schu

@mrschureads.bsky.social

2026 Mock Caldecott List: mrschureads.blogspot.com/2025/11/2026... @colbysharp.bsky.social

November 16, 2025 at 11:19 PM

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John Schu

@mrschureads.bsky.social

Amy Krouse Rosenthal inspired me to get this "more joy" tattoo yesterday!

I wish you more . . .

Tattoo artist: Lee Romel www.instagram.com/p/DQ4uqitEY5...

November 12, 2025 at 12:08 AM

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Graham Couch

@grahamcouch.bsky.social

Here's a 3 quick takes column on Michigan State's 69-66 win over Arkansas on Saturday night.
www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/sports...

Couch: 3 quick takes on Michigan State basketball's 69-66 win over Arkansas

Columnist Graham Couch gives his initial thoughts on the Spartans' performance in a win against Arkansas on Saturday night with three quick takes.

www.lansingstatejournal.com

November 9, 2025 at 2:50 AM

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John Schu

@mrschureads.bsky.social

2026 Mock Caldecott List: mrschureads.blogspot.com/2025/11/2026...

2026 Mock Caldecott List

Happy Picture Book Month! Colby Sharp and I teamed up to create a 2026 Mock Caldecott list. *** Principal Brian Sammons created a 2026 Moc...

mrschureads.blogspot.com

November 9, 2025 at 1:00 AM

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John Schu

@mrschureads.bsky.social

Fifth-grade teacher and author @colbysharp.bsky.social and I teamed up to create a 2026 Mock Caldecott list: mrschureads.blogspot.com/2025/11/2026...

2026 Mock Caldecott List

Happy Picture Book Month! Colby Sharp and I teamed up to create a 2026 Mock Caldecott list. *** Principal Brian Sammons created a 2026 Moc...

mrschureads.blogspot.com

November 3, 2025 at 10:08 PM

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John Schu

@mrschureads.bsky.social

Happy Picture Book Month! mrschureads.blogspot.com/2025/11/2026... @colbysharp.bsky.social

November 1, 2025 at 4:27 PM

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John Schu

@mrschureads.bsky.social

The annual Sharp-Schu Mock Caldecott list: mrschureads.blogspot.com/2025/11/2026... @colbysharp.bsky.social

2026 Mock Caldecott List

Happy Picture Book Month! Colby Sharp and I teamed up to create a 2026 Mock Caldecott list. *** Principal Brian Sammons created a 2026 Moc...

mrschureads.blogspot.com

November 1, 2025 at 4:32 PM

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John Schu

@mrschureads.bsky.social

Check out the packet Principal Brian Sammons created for our Mock Caldecott list: drive.google.com/file/d/1V5tv... @colbysharp.bsky.social

November 1, 2025 at 7:11 PM

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John Schu

@mrschureads.bsky.social

2026 Mock Caldecott List: mrschureads.blogspot.com/2025/11/2026... @colbysharp.bsky.social

2026 Mock Caldecott List

Happy Picture Book Month! Colby Sharp and I teamed up to create a 2026 Mock Caldecott list. *** Principal Brian Sammons created a 2026 Moc...

mrschureads.blogspot.com

November 1, 2025 at 9:27 PM

Colby Sharp

@colbysharp.bsky.social

Longest two day weekend of the year. Let’s go!

October 31, 2025 at 7:35 PM

Colby Sharp

@colbysharp.bsky.social

Teaching on Halloween is kind of wild.

October 31, 2025 at 5:00 PM

Colby Sharp

@colbysharp.bsky.social

Books My Fifth Graders Are Reading After Quarter 1
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Books My Fifth Graders Are Reading to End Quarter 1

YouTube video by Colby Sharp

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October 30, 2025 at 9:28 PM

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Shannon Hale

@shannonhale.bsky.social

I'm shaking almost too hard to type. I entered SLC airport and heard screams and cries for help. I could see people gathered around, watching. I sped over to discover this woman face down on the floor, four grown men pushing her down, while she cried "HELP ME" and pled for her child.