Julie Halpern

Julie Halpern is the author of several books for young adults, including Meant to Be , Get Well Soon , and The F-It List ; the adult novel Maternity Leave ; and the picture book Toby and the Snowflakes . Prior to her life as a full-time mom and author, Julie was a school librarian. In her imaginary spare time, she enjoys traveling, watching television for grown-ups, and eating baked goods. Julie lives in the Chicago suburbs with her husband, Caldecott-winning author and illustrator Matthew...See more

Julie Halpern is the author of several books for young adults, including Meant to Be , Get Well Soon , and The F-It List ; the adult novel Maternity Leave ; and the picture book Toby and the Snowflakes . Prior to her life as a full-time mom and author, Julie was a school librarian. In her imaginary spare time, she enjoys traveling, watching television for grown-ups, and eating baked goods. Julie lives in the Chicago suburbs with her husband, Caldecott-winning author and illustrator Matthew Cordell, and their two children. See less