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Jenny Lynn Pease

Julie chatted with 12 x 12 member Jenny Lynn Pease, otherwise known as the “PB Lady,” about her inspiration for SONG AFTER SONG: The Musical Life of Julie Andrews. Find out one fact about Julie that was in earlier drafts but didn’t make it into the final book!

PB Jamz

Author and creator of the PB Jamz show Tonnye Fletcher spoke to Julie about SONG AFTER SONG: The Musical Life of Julie Andrews. They talked about music, writing, teaching, perseverance, and the musical connections in the book. After you watch, be sure to head over to www.tonnyefletcher.com/PBJamz to see all the resources to help you use the book in your classroom, with your children, in story time, or anywhere you want to share it.

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2nd Star Launch

Julie had an incredible time at the launch of her book, SONG AFTER SONG: The Musical Life of Julie Andrews, which was hosted by Second Star to the Right Bookstore in Denver. With a Julie Andrews soundtrack playing in the background and tea cakes and sandwiches available for little eaters, it was a smashing success! 

Growing Readers Podcast

On the Growing Readers Podcast, Julie talks with host Bianca Schultze about how Song After Song was created after a chance comment from Julie Andrews’ daughter, Emma Walton Hamilton. She talks about her extensive research, including visiting London, where Andrews lived as a child. She hopes the book will  leave you feeling inspired to use your gifts to impact the world.

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Writing Bran Success Story

Read Julie’s post about how working with Bethany Hegedus and The Writing Barn helped her get SONG AFTER SONG published.

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First Lines

Julie joined author, editor, and 12 x 12 member Sara Kruger to discuss the first line of SONG AFTER SONG: The Musical Life of Julie Andrews and how it evolved over the many revisions of the book.

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Upcoming Events

June 28th - July 1st, 2024

American Library Association Conference

San Diego Convention Center
111 Harbor Drive
San Diego, CA 92101

September 28th - 29th, 2024

Rocky Mountain SCBWI Letters & Lines Conference

Arvada Center for the Arts & Humanities
6901 Wadsworth Blvd.
Arvada, CO 80003

October 5th, 2024

Picture Book Summit

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