Julia is a frequent presenter at young author programs, writing workshops, teacher conferences and other book events. While no longer offering weekday school visits, Julia is available for evening, week-end and summer programs as scheduling permits.

Julia’s current and forthcoming children’s books include:

• Angels Watching Over Me, ill. by Elisa Kleven (Simon & Schuster 2007)
• Cha-Cha Chimps, ill. by Eleanor Taylor (Simon & Schuster 2006)
• Dream Hop, ill. by Jared Lee (Simon & Schuster 2005)
• Go-Go Gorillas, ill. by Eleanor Taylor (Simon & Schuster 2008)
• Pest Fest, ill. by Kurt Cyrus (Simon & Schuster 2007)
• Peter Claver, Patron Saint of Slaves, ill. by Rebecca García-Franco (Paulist Press 2002)
• Under the Mambo Moon, ill. by Fabricio Vandenbroek (Charlesbridge 2009)
• The Walls of Cartagena, ill. by Tom Pohrt (Simon & Schuster 2008)
• Yum Yuck! A Foldout Book of People Sounds, co-authored by Linda Sue Park, ill. by Sue Ramá (Charlesbridge 2005)

Julia lives with two funny boys and two silly mice in Ottawa, Illinois, where she works as an elementary school librarian. Please visit her website for more information!

Contact information:
Email: juliadurango@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.juliadurango.com