Julie Scheina
@juliescheina.com
Children's & YA book editor at Julie Scheina Editorial Services | Former senior editor at Little, Brown Books for Young Readers | Coffee & book lover
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!).
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November 3, 2025 at 9:33 PM
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!).
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Another week, another 19 reasons why libraries are awesome.
September 10, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Another week, another 19 reasons why libraries are awesome.
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.”
solving puzzles hand-in-hand with characters. Kirkus says, “Codebreakers and mystery fans will want to read this fun adventure,
tout de suite.”
July 30, 2025 at 8:31 PM
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.”
solving puzzles hand-in-hand with characters. Kirkus says, “Codebreakers and mystery fans will want to read this fun adventure,
tout de suite.”
What's that about using AI for "just for research" again?
July 15, 2025 at 3:14 PM
What's that about using AI for "just for research" again?
If you think picture books are just for young kids, you’re missing out! (With bonus library haul photobomb!)
June 9, 2025 at 2:59 PM
If you think picture books are just for young kids, you’re missing out! (With bonus library haul photobomb!)
June 7, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Kidlit publishing has the best people. 🚕❤️📚Had such a great time in NYC and at the US Book Show seeing friends old and new!
June 4, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Kidlit publishing has the best people. 🚕❤️📚Had such a great time in NYC and at the US Book Show seeing friends old and new!
My latest post is about advertising, AI, and paper towels…plus something you may not know about me. (Link in first reply.)
May 16, 2025 at 8:54 PM
My latest post is about advertising, AI, and paper towels…plus something you may not know about me. (Link in first reply.)
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May 9, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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In light of this week's dog discourse, I am reminded of Suzanne Selfors' brilliant SMELLS LIKE DOG series, which comes with a "no dead dog" guarantee in each book.
May 9, 2025 at 3:13 PM
In light of this week's dog discourse, I am reminded of Suzanne Selfors' brilliant SMELLS LIKE DOG series, which comes with a "no dead dog" guarantee in each book.
Friends, I’ll be in NYC for the New York Book Show June 2-June 4.
Please reach out if you’re attending and/or would like to meet and catch up! :)
Please reach out if you’re attending and/or would like to meet and catch up! :)
May 6, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Friends, I’ll be in NYC for the New York Book Show June 2-June 4.
Please reach out if you’re attending and/or would like to meet and catch up! :)
Please reach out if you’re attending and/or would like to meet and catch up! :)
What does Top Chef have to do with formula, structure, and voice? Find out in my new post (and learn the kidlit connection in this season of Top Chef!). (Link in first reply.)
April 29, 2025 at 8:37 PM
What does Top Chef have to do with formula, structure, and voice? Find out in my new post (and learn the kidlit connection in this season of Top Chef!). (Link in first reply.)
April 26, 2025 at 7:24 PM
How long should your manuscript be, really? And what should you do if your word count is higher or lower than others? Read all about word counts in my new (ironically above word count!) post. (Link in first reply.)
April 10, 2025 at 5:52 PM
How long should your manuscript be, really? And what should you do if your word count is higher or lower than others? Read all about word counts in my new (ironically above word count!) post. (Link in first reply.)
Congratulations to Sara B. Shirley on the publication of A ZIGZAG LINE! Part mystery, part adventure, this book is set in a tight-knit rural community that reminded me of one of my all-time favorite settings, Avonlea. It would make great summer reading for the upper MG/young YA readers in your life.
March 24, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Congratulations to Sara B. Shirley on the publication of A ZIGZAG LINE! Part mystery, part adventure, this book is set in a tight-knit rural community that reminded me of one of my all-time favorite settings, Avonlea. It would make great summer reading for the upper MG/young YA readers in your life.
Whether you’re joining a writing group or looking for a critique partner, learning how to give a good critique is an invaluable skill to develop. Hint: it’s not about you. (Link in first reply.)
March 20, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Whether you’re joining a writing group or looking for a critique partner, learning how to give a good critique is an invaluable skill to develop. Hint: it’s not about you. (Link in first reply.)
Excited to be on @alvinaling.bsky.social and @authorgracelin.bsky.social’s Book Friends Forver podcast with @editorsangeeta.bsky.social to talk about freelance editing (my first podcast!). Would love to hear what you think if you check it out (link below)! 1/2
March 16, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Excited to be on @alvinaling.bsky.social and @authorgracelin.bsky.social’s Book Friends Forver podcast with @editorsangeeta.bsky.social to talk about freelance editing (my first podcast!). Would love to hear what you think if you check it out (link below)! 1/2
Proud member of the Book It! kids to publishing people pipeline. 🍕📚😅
March 10, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Proud member of the Book It! kids to publishing people pipeline. 🍕📚😅
When I saw @cherylklein.bsky.social post about this adorable mini Lego typewriter, I had to have it. My daughter & I finished putting it together last night, and seeing it on my desk brings me such joy. If you are looking for a great gift for the book-lover in your life, check it out!
March 4, 2025 at 2:32 PM
When I saw @cherylklein.bsky.social post about this adorable mini Lego typewriter, I had to have it. My daughter & I finished putting it together last night, and seeing it on my desk brings me such joy. If you are looking for a great gift for the book-lover in your life, check it out!
My foolproof* book recommendation process:
1. sneak book into house
2. wait for daughter to discover book
3. definitely DON’T blow my cover by mentioning book first
4. try to act surprised when daughter says she’s reading a great book
(*not, in fact, foolproof, but so satisfying when it works!)
1. sneak book into house
2. wait for daughter to discover book
3. definitely DON’T blow my cover by mentioning book first
4. try to act surprised when daughter says she’s reading a great book
(*not, in fact, foolproof, but so satisfying when it works!)
February 25, 2025 at 3:38 PM
My foolproof* book recommendation process:
1. sneak book into house
2. wait for daughter to discover book
3. definitely DON’T blow my cover by mentioning book first
4. try to act surprised when daughter says she’s reading a great book
(*not, in fact, foolproof, but so satisfying when it works!)
1. sneak book into house
2. wait for daughter to discover book
3. definitely DON’T blow my cover by mentioning book first
4. try to act surprised when daughter says she’s reading a great book
(*not, in fact, foolproof, but so satisfying when it works!)
The #lkbf25 Publishing Auction is LIVE! Auction proceeds benefit the Latinx Kidlit Book Festival, a 501(c)3 nonprofit literacy organization. A portion of the proceeds will also go toward providing new books for schools impacted by the Los Angeles fires: bit.ly/lkbfauction25.
February 3, 2025 at 4:26 PM
The #lkbf25 Publishing Auction is LIVE! Auction proceeds benefit the Latinx Kidlit Book Festival, a 501(c)3 nonprofit literacy organization. A portion of the proceeds will also go toward providing new books for schools impacted by the Los Angeles fires: bit.ly/lkbfauction25.
Louise Glück wrote, “We look at the world once, in childhood. The rest is memory.” But how does this apply to writers? I write about looking at the world in my latest letter from Your Editor Friend: juliescheina.com/2025/02/03/l....
February 3, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Louise Glück wrote, “We look at the world once, in childhood. The rest is memory.” But how does this apply to writers? I write about looking at the world in my latest letter from Your Editor Friend: juliescheina.com/2025/02/03/l....
Congratulations to @kamigarcia.bsky.social on the publication of her first MG graphic novel, MIXED-UP! Can’t wait to read and share with my graphic novel loving kid! 📚👓🥳
January 28, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Congratulations to @kamigarcia.bsky.social on the publication of her first MG graphic novel, MIXED-UP! Can’t wait to read and share with my graphic novel loving kid! 📚👓🥳
Happy 2025! Wishing everyone a colorful year. ❤️🌼📚
(Art by the talented and amazing @steveemond.bsky.social!!)
(Art by the talented and amazing @steveemond.bsky.social!!)
January 6, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Happy 2025! Wishing everyone a colorful year. ❤️🌼📚
(Art by the talented and amazing @steveemond.bsky.social!!)
(Art by the talented and amazing @steveemond.bsky.social!!)
You accidentally recycle the spelling test list ONE time and now they all come home like this… (I dug it back out before it went to the curb, for the record!)
December 5, 2024 at 12:03 AM
You accidentally recycle the spelling test list ONE time and now they all come home like this… (I dug it back out before it went to the curb, for the record!)