Julie Thompson is an award-winning author who creates stories that reflect and celebrate the lived experiences of children everywhere. As a mother of two boys, Julie is especially drawn to books that honor Black Boy Joy, and she finds inspiration for her stories in the people, places and experiences that have shaped her twenty-seven-year career in youth services, community outreach and law enforcement. She is the author of Just Kickin' It in the Orca Anchor series and hopes that her stories will encourage open dialogue within families and their communities. Julie lives in Toronto.