Julie Herman
@juliewrayh.bsky.social
Plant lover. Pet keeper. Word whisperer. Occasional Cookie Monster. SCBWI, SinC, MFA VCFAWCYA
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Happiest of book birthdays to @varianjohnson.bsky.social and @reggiebrownart.bsky.social for LITTLE BIG MAN, a "heartwarming story about the importance of stepping up...and finding time to play." Congratulations!
May 9, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Happiest of book birthdays to @varianjohnson.bsky.social and @reggiebrownart.bsky.social for LITTLE BIG MAN, a "heartwarming story about the importance of stepping up...and finding time to play." Congratulations!
Deb assigned me two prompts to choose from for April. You may have noticed I skipped those. Mostly, of course, because the second one snagged my attention and I didn’t want to do it. So this month I will again ignore prompt #2 and see what I make of prompt #1. #breadcrumbs #fairytales
May 8, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Deb assigned me two prompts to choose from for April. You may have noticed I skipped those. Mostly, of course, because the second one snagged my attention and I didn’t want to do it. So this month I will again ignore prompt #2 and see what I make of prompt #1. #breadcrumbs #fairytales
b.read.crumbs : Truth or Dare Deb and I have changed our focus, prompting more writing fun. (for us, and hopefully for you too.) open.substack.com/pub/deborahz...
b.read.crumbs : Truth or Dare
Julie and I changed horses in the middle of the creek, moving from fairy tale prompts for our b.read.crumbs posts to Truth or Dare prompts (these come from a card deck provided to attendees at the 202...
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April 22, 2025 at 7:49 PM
b.read.crumbs : Truth or Dare Deb and I have changed our focus, prompting more writing fun. (for us, and hopefully for you too.) open.substack.com/pub/deborahz...
#nationalpoetrymonth
This morning, I stood for awhile
at the top of the path,
the measure of time
counted only by the unfurling leaves of wild lettuce
This morning, I stood for awhile
at the top of the path,
the measure of time
counted only by the unfurling leaves of wild lettuce
April 20, 2025 at 2:58 PM
#nationalpoetrymonth
This morning, I stood for awhile
at the top of the path,
the measure of time
counted only by the unfurling leaves of wild lettuce
This morning, I stood for awhile
at the top of the path,
the measure of time
counted only by the unfurling leaves of wild lettuce
Prepare for March 15th, 2025, a day hereafter to be known as
#TheIdesOfTrump Write postcard(s). (Use your own text to support your own viewpoint.) Take a picture and post it on social media, tag it #TheIdesOfTrump ! Spread the word!
#TheIdesOfTrump Write postcard(s). (Use your own text to support your own viewpoint.) Take a picture and post it on social media, tag it #TheIdesOfTrump ! Spread the word!
March 11, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Prepare for March 15th, 2025, a day hereafter to be known as
#TheIdesOfTrump Write postcard(s). (Use your own text to support your own viewpoint.) Take a picture and post it on social media, tag it #TheIdesOfTrump ! Spread the word!
#TheIdesOfTrump Write postcard(s). (Use your own text to support your own viewpoint.) Take a picture and post it on social media, tag it #TheIdesOfTrump ! Spread the word!
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Thank you to @traceybaptiste.bsky.social for creating this useful graphic. Looking for tangible and practical ways to support authors in these challenging times? Here are some ways that require very little heavy lifting and that can have a very big impact.
March 3, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Thank you to @traceybaptiste.bsky.social for creating this useful graphic. Looking for tangible and practical ways to support authors in these challenging times? Here are some ways that require very little heavy lifting and that can have a very big impact.
open.substack.com/pub/writerbr...
With apologies for not using alt text. This photo will not let me edit it. Came ready-made (and un-editable) from Substack.
With apologies for not using alt text. This photo will not let me edit it. Came ready-made (and un-editable) from Substack.
March 3, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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With apologies for not using alt text. This photo will not let me edit it. Came ready-made (and un-editable) from Substack.
With apologies for not using alt text. This photo will not let me edit it. Came ready-made (and un-editable) from Substack.
His damage is done here.
Retiring with full benefits after he succeeded in destroying this country because he's a racist who couldn't handle a Black man as president.
BREAKING: Sen. Mitch McConnell says he won't seek re-election in 2026, ending a 40-year Senate career. nbcnews.to/4i5uZ9p
February 21, 2025 at 9:11 PM
His damage is done here.
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Here is your reminder that @5calls.org takes all the work out of calling your reps except the part where you actually call. They gather the phone numbers for you based on zip code and have a few bullet points for you to share about concerns, such as the attempt to take over the USPS. Call your reps!
February 21, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Here is your reminder that @5calls.org takes all the work out of calling your reps except the part where you actually call. They gather the phone numbers for you based on zip code and have a few bullet points for you to share about concerns, such as the attempt to take over the USPS. Call your reps!
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EveryLibrary is deeply concerned by President Trump’s decision to fire the Archivist of the United States, Dr. Colleen Shogan, and the subsequent appointment of a political ally to oversee the National Archives.
bit.ly/3EPWmpK Follow @everylibrary.bsky.social to support libraries
bit.ly/3EPWmpK Follow @everylibrary.bsky.social to support libraries
Statement on Independence of National Archives and Records Administration
By replacing independent, nonpartisan leadership with a politically aligned appointee, this administration is attempting to undermine the integrity of our nation’s historical record and the mechanisms...
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February 21, 2025 at 5:06 PM
EveryLibrary is deeply concerned by President Trump’s decision to fire the Archivist of the United States, Dr. Colleen Shogan, and the subsequent appointment of a political ally to oversee the National Archives.
bit.ly/3EPWmpK Follow @everylibrary.bsky.social to support libraries
bit.ly/3EPWmpK Follow @everylibrary.bsky.social to support libraries
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5 people were arrested for the murder of a trans man in NY after a month of allegedly torturing him. Meanwhile, thanks to Elon/Felon/GOP, we're no longer even trying to help find missing trans people.
This is state-aided genocide. Is that what you Republicans voted for?
This is state-aided genocide. Is that what you Republicans voted for?
NamUs, the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System, has removed all mentions of trans people from its website. If we go missing they don't want us to be found.
February 15, 2025 at 11:55 PM
5 people were arrested for the murder of a trans man in NY after a month of allegedly torturing him. Meanwhile, thanks to Elon/Felon/GOP, we're no longer even trying to help find missing trans people.
This is state-aided genocide. Is that what you Republicans voted for?
This is state-aided genocide. Is that what you Republicans voted for?
Empty
There is nothing left for me now.
I might wish I had made other choices,
not jumped in so quickly
consumed the promises you made.
Now, distorted in directions I never thought possible,
I have learned:
Beware the chocolate nemesis
There is nothing left for me now.
I might wish I had made other choices,
not jumped in so quickly
consumed the promises you made.
Now, distorted in directions I never thought possible,
I have learned:
Beware the chocolate nemesis
February 14, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Empty
There is nothing left for me now.
I might wish I had made other choices,
not jumped in so quickly
consumed the promises you made.
Now, distorted in directions I never thought possible,
I have learned:
Beware the chocolate nemesis
There is nothing left for me now.
I might wish I had made other choices,
not jumped in so quickly
consumed the promises you made.
Now, distorted in directions I never thought possible,
I have learned:
Beware the chocolate nemesis
Friends of Governor Dick Spring Newsletter: mailchi.mp/24aa8eb6184c... #GetOutside #ParkatGovernorDick #MtGretnaPA
Cusp Of Spring
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February 13, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Friends of Governor Dick Spring Newsletter: mailchi.mp/24aa8eb6184c... #GetOutside #ParkatGovernorDick #MtGretnaPA
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CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY MONTH & AFRICAN AMERICAN MYSTERY WRITERS: Chassie West began her career writing for young adults. In 1994 published her first full on mystery novel, SUNRISE, writing four books in the series. SUNRISE was nominated for an Edgar, as was book two in the series, KILLING KIN.
February 9, 2025 at 7:32 PM
CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY MONTH & AFRICAN AMERICAN MYSTERY WRITERS: Chassie West began her career writing for young adults. In 1994 published her first full on mystery novel, SUNRISE, writing four books in the series. SUNRISE was nominated for an Edgar, as was book two in the series, KILLING KIN.
Press your words
upon the page
let them be
b l
o w
n
a w a y
like dandelion fluff
Breathe them, cultivate them, share them
Many of us need to hear them.
Do not bow your head.
Press your words, firm, strong
upon the page.
Let them go, wild,
into the world.
upon the page
let them be
b l
o w
n
a w a y
like dandelion fluff
Breathe them, cultivate them, share them
Many of us need to hear them.
Do not bow your head.
Press your words, firm, strong
upon the page.
Let them go, wild,
into the world.
February 6, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Press your words
upon the page
let them be
b l
o w
n
a w a y
like dandelion fluff
Breathe them, cultivate them, share them
Many of us need to hear them.
Do not bow your head.
Press your words, firm, strong
upon the page.
Let them go, wild,
into the world.
upon the page
let them be
b l
o w
n
a w a y
like dandelion fluff
Breathe them, cultivate them, share them
Many of us need to hear them.
Do not bow your head.
Press your words, firm, strong
upon the page.
Let them go, wild,
into the world.
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The largest data breach in history, according to Heather Cox Richardson. A coup. Take 10 minutes of action today.
February 3, 2025 at 3:27 PM
The largest data breach in history, according to Heather Cox Richardson. A coup. Take 10 minutes of action today.
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44 Children’s Books About Extraordinary Black Athletes
buff.ly/44lULPW via @ColoursofUs
#ReadYourWorld #ReadYourWorldDay #BlackHistoryMonth #athletes #KidLit
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#ReadYourWorld #ReadYourWorldDay #BlackHistoryMonth #athletes #KidLit
44 Children's Books About Extraordinary Black Athletes - Colours of Us
Time to celebrate the achievements of some extraordinary Black athletes with our selection of inspiring children's books! Ages 0 to 18.
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January 31, 2025 at 4:38 PM
44 Children’s Books About Extraordinary Black Athletes
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#ReadYourWorld #ReadYourWorldDay #BlackHistoryMonth #athletes #KidLit
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#ReadYourWorld #ReadYourWorldDay #BlackHistoryMonth #athletes #KidLit
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24 Diverse Jewish Books for Children & Teenagers
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#ReadYourWorld #Jewish #KidLit #ReadYourWorldDay #diversebooks #readinglist
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#ReadYourWorld #Jewish #KidLit #ReadYourWorldDay #diversebooks #readinglist
24 Diverse Jewish Books for Children & Teenagers - Colours of Us
These Jewish children's books present a wide range of characters from different races, cultures, and countries, for all ages.
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January 31, 2025 at 4:24 PM
24 Diverse Jewish Books for Children & Teenagers
buff.ly/37wsazB via @ColoursofUs
#ReadYourWorld #Jewish #KidLit #ReadYourWorldDay #diversebooks #readinglist
buff.ly/37wsazB via @ColoursofUs
#ReadYourWorld #Jewish #KidLit #ReadYourWorldDay #diversebooks #readinglist
Happy Lunar New Year!
a person holding a red envelope that says sending love & health
ALT: a person holding a red envelope that says sending love & health
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January 29, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Happy Lunar New Year!
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An excellent #middlegrade verse novel by #SiduraLudwig for anyone who has not felt at home in their body. In SWAN: THE GIRL WHO GREW, Anna overcomes the aches of her 7-foot body, family worries, bullying and fears to love the body she’s in. Outstanding. Moving. Highly recommended!
#CANkidlit 👍🏼📚
#CANkidlit 👍🏼📚
January 26, 2025 at 4:27 PM
An excellent #middlegrade verse novel by #SiduraLudwig for anyone who has not felt at home in their body. In SWAN: THE GIRL WHO GREW, Anna overcomes the aches of her 7-foot body, family worries, bullying and fears to love the body she’s in. Outstanding. Moving. Highly recommended!
#CANkidlit 👍🏼📚
#CANkidlit 👍🏼📚
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#bookbans are about forceably limiting thought for the betterment of some and the control of others. Reading freely is about building an intelligent, empathetic society that thrives together. Which would you choose? #authorsagainstbookbans
"Nazi book banning was not so much about burning all the copies of books but about taking them from some libraries and restricting access to books that were seen as dangerous." www.washoecountylibrary.us/newsletter/a...
January 26, 2025 at 5:48 PM
#bookbans are about forceably limiting thought for the betterment of some and the control of others. Reading freely is about building an intelligent, empathetic society that thrives together. Which would you choose? #authorsagainstbookbans
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January 21, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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Important: #kidlit case to be heard by the Supreme Court. Excellent article by @mombian.bsky.social.
SCOTUS said it will hear a case on whether reading #LGBTQ picture books in an elementary school w/o giving parents a chance to opt out their kids violates religious freedom. Details at link, & a quote from @sarahsbrannen.bsky.social, author of one of the targeted books. mombian.com/2025/01/21/s...
Supreme Court to Hear Case on Whether Reading LGBTQ Books in School Requires Parental Opt-Out Option - Mombian
The U.S. Supreme Court said Friday that it will hear a case on whether reading LGBTQ-inclusive picture books in an elementary school classroom without giving parents a chance to opt out their children...
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January 22, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Important: #kidlit case to be heard by the Supreme Court. Excellent article by @mombian.bsky.social.
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We couldn’t agree more.
Check our pinned post for details on a book club we’re hosting for NEVER SAY YOU CAN’T SURVIVE
Check our pinned post for details on a book club we’re hosting for NEVER SAY YOU CAN’T SURVIVE
I feel more than ever that making up stories can help save us and keep us whole.
Back in 2020-2021, I wrote a book about how to survive scary hard times by writing your own stories and getting lost in the imaginary worlds you create.
So this feels like good timing: Never Say You Can't Survive is just $2.99 in ebook formats for just one day.
us.macmillan.com/books/978125...
So this feels like good timing: Never Say You Can't Survive is just $2.99 in ebook formats for just one day.
us.macmillan.com/books/978125...
January 20, 2025 at 5:57 PM
We couldn’t agree more.
Check our pinned post for details on a book club we’re hosting for NEVER SAY YOU CAN’T SURVIVE
Check our pinned post for details on a book club we’re hosting for NEVER SAY YOU CAN’T SURVIVE