John Schu
@mrschureads.bsky.social
Librarian. NYT Bestselling Author. | LOUDER THAN HUNGER, RUTHIE ROSE’S BIG IDEA, THE GIFT OF STORY, THIS IS A SCHOOL, THIS IS A STORY | Agent: Molly O'Neill
"Picture books are sheer magic! Oftentimes, they’re a child’s entry-point into art and literature, so their importance cannot be overstated." —Razan Abdin mrschureads.blogspot.com/2026/08/sple...
Splendidly Sawsan by Razan Abdin and Shahrzad Maydani
Happy, happy Saturday! I'm grateful Razan Abdin stopped by Watch. Connect. Read. to finish my sentences. We discussed Splendidly Sawsan , S...
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"Matt Rockefeller’s cover illustration and Julia Tyler’s cover design for A Martian’s Story is GORGEOUS! I love how well it matches with A Rover’s Story, but also is its own thing." —Jasmine Warga mrschureads.blogspot.com/2026/06/a-ma...
#Bookaday I added Abigail Rayner and Molly Rutan's Worm Is Dead, Long Live Worm to my 2027 Books I Love presentation: www.johnschu.com/2027-books-i...
"This welcoming picture book celebrates the activity and community found within one school."—Chesterfield Public Library www.chesterfield.gov/m/newsflash/...
Keep your young readers engaged in learning this summer with @bookelicious.bsky.social's THE ONE AND ONLY IVAN-themed "Summer of Stories" programming! ❤️🦍 Lots of IVAN-inspired resources and content available, including a virtual visit with me. Learn more: www.bookelicious.com/Educators/su...
Absolutely thrilled to share that I'm adapting my novel WISHTREE into a picture book, illustrated by the wonderful @charlessantoso.bsky.social. 🌳 Charles's work is so special. Publication scheduled for fall of '27! @mackidsbooks.bsky.social ❤️
I sent a new manuscript to my wonderful editor on Friday. There should be a word for what it feels like three days later . . . a strange mix of excitement and anxiety.
Kermit The Frog Sips Lipton Tea Meme
ALT: Kermit The Frog Sips Lipton Tea Meme
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9 books I'm excited to booktalk next year: www.johnschu.com/2027-books-i...
2027 Books I Love — John Schu | Writer & Librarian
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I’ve been trying to write a story about joywalking since 2017, but every attempt turned into a different story. I finally figured it out with Lily-May's Joyful Day. mrschureads.blogspot.com/2026/08/lily...
"When I started drawing the pictures for Lily-May’s Joyful Day, I let myself slow down and listen. The characters were already part of my world from Ruthie Rose’s Big Idea, so it felt like meeting old friends again." —Holly Hatam mrschureads.blogspot.com/2026/08/lily...
"Such a breath of fresh air. The kids loved it, and we had such a lovely conversation. . . ." — @colbysharp.bsky.social www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/824966...
"Splendidly Sawsan tells the story of a vivacious, neurodivergent child as she navigates her big, bursty emotions. At its core, it’s about affirming others, learning to love yourself, and hosting some whimsical tea parties along the way!" —Razan Abdin mrschureads.blogspot.com/2026/08/sple...
"As we head into a new school year, I wanted to make sure these titles were fresh in everyone’s memories and on their read-aloud to the class stacks."—Suzanne Costner fveslibrary.blogspot.com/2026/07/summ...
I added @karalareau.bsky.socials Licorice to my 2026 Books I Love presentation: www.pinterest.com/mrschureads/... Illustrations by Kelly Murphy.
Happy book birthday to @erinentrada.bsky.social and @eliotschrefer.bsky.social's Fatal Glitch: Camp Zero!
So cool to see KEEP THE GHOST LIGHT ON featured as Book Trailer of the Day on @shelf-awareness.com! (If you love Broadway and books, you need to check it out!) www.shelf-awareness.com/theshelf/202...
Book Trailer of the Day: Keep the Ghost Light On
Keep the Ghost Light On by Kate Messner (Bloomsbury Children's Books), a trailer that brings music from the book to life, with lyrics written
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I’m having fun texting @colbysharp.bsky.social about this brilliant book 32,000 feet over somewhere between Chicago and London! It is a book you’ll want to discuss with someone. @karalareau.bsky.social
John Schu@mrschureads.bsky.social · 3w agoI'm reading . . .
I picked up a copy at ALA. I can’t wait to read!
John Schu@mrschureads.bsky.social · 3w agoI'm reading . . .
"Almost True tells the story of resilience and acceptance, lies and truths." — @ellyswartzbooks.bsky.social mrschureads.blogspot.com/2026/06/almo...
In Lily-May's Joyful Day, Lily-May tells her classmates about “joywalking”—a time to listen and think, wander and roam, explore ideas and notice—then proudly leads them all outside to take a joywalk of their own. mrschureads.blogspot.com/2025/12/lily...
Whether you’re on the stage crew, a performer, or a member of the audience, this follow-up to This Is a School and This Is a Story offers an exhilarating homage to the people of all ages who make up a theater’s beating heart. mrschureads.blogspot.com/2026/06/this...
Happy book birthday to Lauren Castillo's School for Woodland Creatures! mrschureads.blogspot.com/2025/11/scho...
