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Learn MoreBy Julie Hedlund | Illustrated By Ilaria Urbinati
Song After Song
Now Available
from Little Bee Books
The Musical Life of Julie Andrews
— Eileen Spinelli
Award-winning author
— School Library Journal
Now Available Wherever Books Are Sold!
PICTURE BOOKS
Picture books are pure magic. The best ones combine words and art to create a story that stretches beyond what either could do alone. They give kids a place to explore the world and themselves and to learn empathy.
As the first books children usually encounter, they are often the springboard into a child’s love of reading. So picture books create readers, and readers are never alone. That is why I write them.
I hope you’ll stop by my Books page to see the ones I’ve published so far.
EVENTS / PUBLIC SPEAKING
I love teaching almost as much as I love writing, so I am always thrilled when I am invited for a school visit or to speak at a conference. It is a joy to share my insights on the art, craft, and business of writing picture books with fellow authors.
Likewise, I write for children because I believe they are the best readers. They are funny, sensitive, and wise. They are so willing to be inspired, which in turn inspires me. Sharing the love of reading and writing with kids is the most rewarding part of my job.Read more
SUPPORTING WRITERS
One of my primary goals as an author is to help other writers achieve their own publishing dreams. I founded The 12 x 12 Picture Book Writing Challenge to provide writers with monthly motivation, education, accountability, and support.
I partner with three other picture book creators on Picture Book Summit, an annual online picture book conference, and with Emma Walton Hamilton on The Complete Picture Book Submissions System, intended to take the fear and guesswork out of submitting picture books.Read more