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Courtney Sheinmel

Courtney Sheinmel
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Courtney Sheinmel

Courtney Sheinmel is the author of All the Things You Are, Sincerely, Positively, and My So-Called Family. She graduated with honors from Barnard College, part of Columbia University, and attended Fordham University School of Law. Courtney lives,... Read full bio

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Q. What is your motto or maxim?
A. Try to be one of those people on whom nothing is lost. - Henry James
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My life in 8 words: "Family, friends, books, showtunes, NYC, chocolate, neuroses, gratitude"
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Excerpt 1 from All the Things You Are
May 29, 2013
News:
All the Things You Are has won an award
May 29, 2013
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Positively has won an award
Sep 26, 2012
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Chapter 1 from My So-Called Family
Jul 24, 2012
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Chapter 1 from All the Things You Are
Aug 11, 2011
Mar 20, 2011
Mar 20, 2011
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Chapter 1 from Sincerely
Nov 23, 2010
Positively will be released on November 15, 2010 in Trade Paperback
Nov 15, 2010
Positively is now available in Trade Paperback
Nov 15, 2010
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Chapter 2 from Positively
Jun 30, 2010
News:
Positively has won an award
Jun 30, 2010
News:
Positively has won an award
Jun 30, 2010
Sincerely will be released on June 08, 2010 in
Jun 08, 2010
Sincerely is now available in
Jun 08, 2010
Jul 17, 2009

Courtney Sheinmel Revealed

Courtney Sheinmel Q. What is your motto or maxim? A. Try to be one of those people on whom nothing is lost. - Henry James Q. If you could eat only one thing for the rest of your days, what would it be? A. It would have to be something that included cheese Q. What’s your greatest fear? A. Loss Q. What 3 personal qualities are most important to you? A. loyalty, kindness, perseverance Q. What’s your greatest flaw? A. My sister says it's that I'm not into dogs Learn more about Courtney Sheinmel

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Montgomery Village Patch, May 2, 2013
...Turnage “The Hero’s Guide to Saving Your Kingdom” – Chris Healy Books Girls Love – Adele Griffin, Courtney Sheinmel   2:15 p.m.–3:05 p.m. Thrillers on the Hill – Allison Leotta, Charles Robbins Book Maven Bethanne Patrick in...
National Geographic, January 18, 2013
...rationalizing that the hour-long walk home through Central Park cancels out a good deal of the calories.” -  Courtney Sheinmel , author of the Stella Batts series for young readers Chicago, Illinois:   Specialty’s Cafe & Bakery “The...
The Tribune, December 11, 2012
...distributed are age and grade level appropriate, said Camille Barnett, president of the foundation. Copies of “Positively” by Courtney Sheinmel were donated to seventh grade classes throughout the Bahamas.
 “The foundation wanted to sensitise and...
Appeal-Democrat.com, June 28, 2012
...and thoroughly enjoy, this one is comical entertainment on every page. "Stella Batts: Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow" by Courtney Sheinmel, illustrated by Jennifer A. Bell, Sleeping Bear Press, 2012, 138 pages, $5.99 paperback. Stella Batts feels she is a...
PublishersWeekly.com, May 29, 2013
...Daisy Go to the Zoo, which launches a new early chapter book series. On Saturday, Stella Batts creator Courtney Sheinmel will be at the booth, 910 a.m., to sign copies of Stella Batts: Whos In Charge? an August release, and earlier books in the series....
Chevy Chase Patch, May 6, 2013
...Turnage “The Hero’s Guide to Saving Your Kingdom” – Chris Healy Books Girls Love – Adele Griffin, Courtney Sheinmel   2:15 p.m.–3:05 p.m. Thrillers on the Hill – Allison Leotta, Charles Robbins Book Maven Bethanne Patrick in...
Potomac Patch, May 6, 2013
...Turnage “The Hero’s Guide to Saving Your Kingdom” – Chris Healy Books Girls Love – Adele Griffin, Courtney Sheinmel   2:15 p.m.–3:05 p.m. Thrillers on the Hill – Allison Leotta, Charles Robbins Book Maven Bethanne Patrick in...
Bethesda Patch, May 6, 2013
...Turnage “The Hero’s Guide to Saving Your Kingdom” – Chris Healy Books Girls Love – Adele Griffin, Courtney Sheinmel   2:15 p.m.–3:05 p.m. Thrillers on the Hill – Allison Leotta, Charles Robbins Book Maven Bethanne Patrick in...
Gaithersburg Patch, May 6, 2013
...The schedule of featured speakers for the Gaithersburg Book Festival was announced Wednesday afternoon. The Saturday, May 18, event will feature pairings of authors, panel discussions on hot topics in the book world and one-on-one conversations between...
North Potomac-Darnestown Patch, May 2, 2013
...Turnage “The Hero’s Guide to Saving Your Kingdom” – Chris Healy Books Girls Love – Adele Griffin, Courtney Sheinmel   2:15 p.m.–3:05 p.m. Thrillers on the Hill – Allison Leotta, Charles Robbins Book Maven Bethanne Patrick in...
Gaithersburg Patch, May 2, 2013
...Turnage “The Hero’s Guide to Saving Your Kingdom” – Chris Healy Books Girls Love – Adele Griffin, Courtney Sheinmel   2:15 p.m.–3:05 p.m. Thrillers on the Hill – Allison Leotta, Charles Robbins Book Maven Bethanne Patrick in...