Julie Kliegman
@juliekliegman.com
Writer, editor. MIND GAME (2024), about how athletes navigate mental health. FINDING RENÉE RICHARDS (2026), a biography. Nonbinary ace. They/them.
www.juliekliegman.com
www.juliekliegman.com
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Julie Kliegman
@juliekliegman.com
· Jul 15
📖🎾 I am thrilled to share the news that my second book is in the works! FINDING RENÉE is a biography of Renée Richards, a transgender woman who successfully sued for her right to compete in the 1977 U.S. Open. 🎾📖
I can’t stop thinking about this cursed COVID-era artifact I saw today at the Museum of the City of New York
December 25, 2025 at 12:46 AM
I can’t stop thinking about this cursed COVID-era artifact I saw today at the Museum of the City of New York
Rearranging household objects to solve puzzles in A Little to the Left is bringing me so much joy this holiday season
December 24, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Rearranging household objects to solve puzzles in A Little to the Left is bringing me so much joy this holiday season
plz snatch this MIND GAME paperback I just signed at the lovely @astoriabookshop.bsky.social!
December 24, 2025 at 12:03 AM
plz snatch this MIND GAME paperback I just signed at the lovely @astoriabookshop.bsky.social!
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Just in time for NBA Christmas, I'm soft-launching heatcheck.site. Heatcheck tells you if an NBA game was good without spoiling the result.
To do so, I've built the Heat Index, a system that accounts for final score margin, lead changes, and back-and-forth drama.
Would love your feedback!
To do so, I've built the Heat Index, a system that accounts for final score margin, lead changes, and back-and-forth drama.
Would love your feedback!
Heatcheck — Find the Best NBA Games
Know which NBA games are worth your time — without spoilers.
heatcheck.site
December 23, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Just in time for NBA Christmas, I'm soft-launching heatcheck.site. Heatcheck tells you if an NBA game was good without spoiling the result.
To do so, I've built the Heat Index, a system that accounts for final score margin, lead changes, and back-and-forth drama.
Would love your feedback!
To do so, I've built the Heat Index, a system that accounts for final score margin, lead changes, and back-and-forth drama.
Would love your feedback!
Reposted by Julie Kliegman
🚨BIG JOURNALISM JOB ALERT🚨
@jewishcurrents.bsky.social is looking for a new editor-in-chief (now that the LEGENDARY Arielle Angel is stepping back to be an editor-at-large):
@jewishcurrents.bsky.social is looking for a new editor-in-chief (now that the LEGENDARY Arielle Angel is stepping back to be an editor-at-large):
Careers
Find out about career opportunities at Jewish Currents.
jewishcurrents.org
December 22, 2025 at 5:35 PM
🚨BIG JOURNALISM JOB ALERT🚨
@jewishcurrents.bsky.social is looking for a new editor-in-chief (now that the LEGENDARY Arielle Angel is stepping back to be an editor-at-large):
@jewishcurrents.bsky.social is looking for a new editor-in-chief (now that the LEGENDARY Arielle Angel is stepping back to be an editor-at-large):
My generation’s version of The Punch by John Feinstein will be a book about that time Snooki was punched at a bar on Jersey Shore
December 21, 2025 at 10:50 PM
My generation’s version of The Punch by John Feinstein will be a book about that time Snooki was punched at a bar on Jersey Shore
A New Leaf (1971) is understandably a mess, but it’s such a fun one. Release the May cut!!!!!
December 20, 2025 at 7:55 PM
A New Leaf (1971) is understandably a mess, but it’s such a fun one. Release the May cut!!!!!
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unsolicited advice:
1. post about your book
2. put the TITLE of the book in the post
3. put a LINK TO BUY THE BOOK in the post
4. consider a cute graphic or just put the cover of your book (with alt text!) in the post
5. post about it as if this is the first time someone's learning about it/you
1. post about your book
2. put the TITLE of the book in the post
3. put a LINK TO BUY THE BOOK in the post
4. consider a cute graphic or just put the cover of your book (with alt text!) in the post
5. post about it as if this is the first time someone's learning about it/you
December 19, 2025 at 6:50 PM
unsolicited advice:
1. post about your book
2. put the TITLE of the book in the post
3. put a LINK TO BUY THE BOOK in the post
4. consider a cute graphic or just put the cover of your book (with alt text!) in the post
5. post about it as if this is the first time someone's learning about it/you
1. post about your book
2. put the TITLE of the book in the post
3. put a LINK TO BUY THE BOOK in the post
4. consider a cute graphic or just put the cover of your book (with alt text!) in the post
5. post about it as if this is the first time someone's learning about it/you
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Joining us on 1/15 for a @squawkinsports.bsky.social trans writer panel with @juliekliegman.com @xbennyboo.bsky.social & @dirtbagqueer.rocks is a great way to show support and have a beer with ballers. Also @davidjroth.bsky.social
Tix make a fine 🎄🎁 🍻
greenlightbookstore.com/event/2026-0...
Tix make a fine 🎄🎁 🍻
greenlightbookstore.com/event/2026-0...
December 19, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Joining us on 1/15 for a @squawkinsports.bsky.social trans writer panel with @juliekliegman.com @xbennyboo.bsky.social & @dirtbagqueer.rocks is a great way to show support and have a beer with ballers. Also @davidjroth.bsky.social
Tix make a fine 🎄🎁 🍻
greenlightbookstore.com/event/2026-0...
Tix make a fine 🎄🎁 🍻
greenlightbookstore.com/event/2026-0...
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shrieking lunatics who'd rather kill their own children than have a conversation or sit in discomfort for a few hours
December 18, 2025 at 12:16 AM
shrieking lunatics who'd rather kill their own children than have a conversation or sit in discomfort for a few hours
The defense bill heading to Trump’s desk bans trans women from participating in women’s sports at military academies
Senate sends $901B defense bill with troop pay raise to Trump’s desk
Lawmakers used the National Defense Authorization Act to authorize a 3.8% pay raise for troops and push back against Trump’s moves to disengage from Europe.
www.stripes.com
December 17, 2025 at 6:48 PM
The defense bill heading to Trump’s desk bans trans women from participating in women’s sports at military academies
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Anyone looking for some part-time comms work?
The amazing @queerliblib.bsky.social is hiring a communications manager!
It's 8 hrs a week, $50–$75/hr, with a 6-month contract to start.
More details ⬇️
www.queerliberationlibrary.org/paid-opportu...
#WritingCommunity #🌈📚 #LGBTQBooks #BookSky
The amazing @queerliblib.bsky.social is hiring a communications manager!
It's 8 hrs a week, $50–$75/hr, with a 6-month contract to start.
More details ⬇️
www.queerliberationlibrary.org/paid-opportu...
#WritingCommunity #🌈📚 #LGBTQBooks #BookSky
Paid Opportunities — Queer Liberation Library
www.queerliberationlibrary.org
December 17, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Anyone looking for some part-time comms work?
The amazing @queerliblib.bsky.social is hiring a communications manager!
It's 8 hrs a week, $50–$75/hr, with a 6-month contract to start.
More details ⬇️
www.queerliberationlibrary.org/paid-opportu...
#WritingCommunity #🌈📚 #LGBTQBooks #BookSky
The amazing @queerliblib.bsky.social is hiring a communications manager!
It's 8 hrs a week, $50–$75/hr, with a 6-month contract to start.
More details ⬇️
www.queerliberationlibrary.org/paid-opportu...
#WritingCommunity #🌈📚 #LGBTQBooks #BookSky
Saw Lorde last night. Lots of stuff about this review has me nodding, including the Sarah Snook Dorian Gray comp
Lorde’s New Tour Is Unlike Anything I’ve Seen Before
One of our most confessional pop stars is making performance art out of her most intimate struggles.
slate.com
December 17, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Saw Lorde last night. Lots of stuff about this review has me nodding, including the Sarah Snook Dorian Gray comp
great idea from @themarshallproject.org
Tell Us What It’s Like to Go Through Menopause in Prison
Your insights will help inform a guide about the critical life stage that we’ll share with incarcerated people.
www.themarshallproject.org
December 16, 2025 at 6:07 PM
great idea from @themarshallproject.org
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I've said this before but the NJ Air National Guard roundel should be sliced pork roll cut on the edges so it doesn't curl up on the griddle
December 16, 2025 at 3:01 AM
I've said this before but the NJ Air National Guard roundel should be sliced pork roll cut on the edges so it doesn't curl up on the griddle
I can’t stress enough how badly you all need to read this lol (a day pass is $5)
Taylor ham, the untold story. Iconic N.J. food's legacy is tainted by scandal and cruelty.
The inside story of how a revered pork roll brand became the domain of a mercurial owner.
www.nj.com
December 16, 2025 at 2:45 AM
I can’t stress enough how badly you all need to read this lol (a day pass is $5)
beautiful drawing but weird weird weird
December 16, 2025 at 2:18 AM
beautiful drawing but weird weird weird
Is it too late to take a sick day today? I am feeling fine except I made a Bruce Almighty joke to coworkers? *Something* clearly wrong with me
December 15, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Is it too late to take a sick day today? I am feeling fine except I made a Bruce Almighty joke to coworkers? *Something* clearly wrong with me
A lovely tribute from @lindaholmes.bsky.social, and I think I shall watch The Sure Thing soon
Remembering Rob Reiner, who made movies for people who love them
The movies Reiner directed, from A Few Good Men to The Princess Bride, weren't just good — they were people's favorites, the types of films people come back to again and again.
www.npr.org
December 15, 2025 at 11:21 PM
A lovely tribute from @lindaholmes.bsky.social, and I think I shall watch The Sure Thing soon
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Which is *actually* the best scene in When Harry Met Sally and why is it Surrey With a Fringe on Top karaoke
February 24, 2024 at 9:20 PM
Which is *actually* the best scene in When Harry Met Sally and why is it Surrey With a Fringe on Top karaoke
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Here is my year in review (featuring “Smooth,” a couple of books, and my cat’s sus nipple)
2025 in review
Also: Come hear me speak in January.
juliekliegman.com
December 13, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Here is my year in review (featuring “Smooth,” a couple of books, and my cat’s sus nipple)
Here is my year in review (featuring “Smooth,” a couple of books, and my cat’s sus nipple)
2025 in review
Also: Come hear me speak in January.
juliekliegman.com
December 13, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Here is my year in review (featuring “Smooth,” a couple of books, and my cat’s sus nipple)
Great list of tennis book recs that I’m flattered to have my forthcoming FINDING RENÉE RICHARDS (August 2026) included on. Thank you @benrothenberg.bsky.social and @girinathan.bsky.social!
The Gift of Tennis Books
Pulling and discussing a stack of favorite tennis books off my shelves.
www.benrothenberg.com
December 13, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Great list of tennis book recs that I’m flattered to have my forthcoming FINDING RENÉE RICHARDS (August 2026) included on. Thank you @benrothenberg.bsky.social and @girinathan.bsky.social!
Which new-to-me NYC museum/exhibit should I get to soon? Yes you are responsible for knowing every museum I’ve already checked off before you reply, plz and thx lol
December 13, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Which new-to-me NYC museum/exhibit should I get to soon? Yes you are responsible for knowing every museum I’ve already checked off before you reply, plz and thx lol
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I wrote for @slate.com about the tennis ban on trans women and girls, and the Renée Richards of it all
The Attack on Women in Sports Just Claimed Another Victory—This One Really Hurts
50 years of progress undone, just like that.
slate.com
December 12, 2025 at 4:09 PM
I wrote for @slate.com about the tennis ban on trans women and girls, and the Renée Richards of it all