Time to vote in The Undies!

Do you peek under book jackets? You should! The past few years have seen a rise in creative case covers (that’s publishing-talk for the hardcover under the book jacket). Case covers might have a secret joke, or hint at what’s to come in the book, or just...

Snappsy is a Goodreads Choice nominee!

I am honored that Snappsy the Alligator (Did Not Ask to Be in This Book) has been nominated for a Goodreads Choice award! Especially honored since the other picture book nominees are all incredible books. Head on over to Goodreads and cast your vote!

Snappsy on Stage!

If you’re anywhere near Portland, Maine, come join me at the Portland Stage’s Play Me a Story production of Snappsy on October 15, 2016. If you’re asking yourself, “Sheesh, Julie, isn’t that just a whole other level of achievement, to...

Instagram giveaway

Are you on Instagram? I am…now! I finally entered the current decade and got a smartphone, so now I can be on Instagram. You can follow me if you’re interested in seeing what so far is mainly photos of my dogs. To celebrate my newfound Instagrammatical...

Interviews up on One Bad Mother and Dickinson College magazine

Hi everyone! Two new things up today! First, I’m interviewed on one of my very favorite podcasts in the world, One Bad Mother, talking about how I wrote a book with four kids and about giving myself permission to follow my dreams. We also talk about a Snappsy...

Snappsy is getting a sequel!

Exciting news! There will be a second Snappsy book heading your way in the fall of 2017! Read all about it over at the Nerdy Book Club today!