JULIE ROMEIS, EDITOR
Bloomsbury-USA Children’s Books

BRIEF BIO

As one of the original staff members of Bloomsbury-USA Children’s Books, Julie Romeis has played an active role in the company’s fivefold growth since its founding in 2001. In the past five years, Julie has edited books for all ages, including Rick Yancey’s The Extraordinary Adventures of Alfred Kropp, which has been published in eleven countries and optioned for film by Warner Brothers; and Lisa Klein’s Ophelia, a retelling of Hamlet from Ophelia’s point of view.

Julie is a popular speaker at conferences sponsored by The Society of Childen’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI). She is committed to nurturing and developing new and undiscovered talent. Visit Bloomsbury’s site: www.bloomsburyusa.com

Julie’s comment: “I can never resist a story that takes me away to another world.”

EDUCATION

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

“As one of the original staff members of Bloomsbury-USA Children’s Books, Julie Romeis has seen the company grow from 20 books on its first list to more than 100—and has played an active role in all of it! She is a rising star among our editors, with an impressive of list of titles that demonstrate her keen eye for new talent, and an equal flair for both picture books and older works of fiction. Her friendly attitude and professionalism have earned her the respect and adoration of her authors, and her presentations are always confident, well-prepared, and thoroughly engaging. I am sure she will be a wonderful faculty member at your 2007 workshop.” — Melanie Cecka, Publishing Director, Bloomsbury-USA Children’s Books and Walker Books for Young Readers

“We can’t thank Julie enough for her participation in our Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) Writer’s Day conference—the most successful we’ve ever had. Enrollees commented that ‘Julie was inspiring. A great motivator,’ and ‘It was great that such a knowledgeable editor was so approachable.’ Julie gave us a strong program and a very exciting day. — Edie Pagliasotti, Regional Advisor of SCBWI-Los Angeles

“Julie was part of our successful Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) conference. Many attendees were new or unsure, then were very grateful for the advice and suggestions Julie offered, along with the openness she displayed toward their work. — Charlotte Bennardo, co-chair of SCBWI New Jersey 2006 Spring Conference

“People don’t read fiction for information—they read it for emotion.” — Sinclair Lewis