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Julianne Black

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A Certified Life Coach, Business Coach and Time Management Coach, Julianne Black is the author of the upcoming book Wicked Epic Real (www.wickedepicreal.com) on the power of authenticity.  Watch for it!

She is also a children's literacy fanatic and created and developed BookTurnip.com (www.BookTurnip.com), a blog dedicated to  promoting new releases and special author interviews. The platform helps celebrate and promote creativity and originality in the children's book market. 

Julianne Black has authored and illustrated over a dozen children’s books, including the Augmented Reality enhanced Sleep Sweet (www.SleepSweet3d.com), exhibited at BookExpo 2017 in New York City, New York, in the United States and being used nationwide in children’s hospitals for relaxation and distraction therapy.

The recipient of multiple awards for writing and artwork, most recently the 2017 Jack London Award from the California Writers Club, her work as an internationally recognized graphic designer and digital/print promotion specialist has earned her to opportunity to work with clients including:  Sears, Mitsubishi, Fujitsu, and Quebec’s Place Des Arts, and can be viewed worldwide. 

Her art has been published several years in a row in ComicCon International’s Souvenir Book, Art 278, Story Monsters Ink Magazine, and multiple travel and trade publications. 

www.JulianneBlack.com
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Sleep Sweet

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Children's Picture Book

"Soaring mountains sleep under covers of starry skies and dream of faraway places. Sleep sweet, soaring mountains."

Rich in imagination, imagery and color, Sleep Sweet makes a wonderfully gentle and calming addition to any quiet time or bedtime routine. AUGMENTED REALITY THROUGH SPELLBOUND APPS! http://www.julianneblack.com/sleep-sweet-3d.html

Honorable Mention in the Picture Books 5 & Younger category of the 2016 Purple Dragonfly Book Awards!

2015 Top Ten Gittle List Winner- "Sleep Sweet written and illustrated by Julianne DiBlasi Black is the ultimate bedtime story. It feels like it is wrapping the reader in fairy dust." 
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Bringing Flowers to the Moon

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Children's Picture Book

A young girl worries that the moon might be sick when it goes missing one winter.

"Sensational concept, and shown so well in both text and imagery. A nice touch of magic and wonder that little ones will appreciate. The images inside are standouts, most better in detail than the cover image, which creates an ongoing pleasure of discovery as the book is read. Very enjoyable". - Judge, Writer’s Digest 22nd Annual Self-Published Book Awards
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Hide or Flee from A to Z

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Children's Picture Book

This isn’t the story that grandpa brings by, this isn’t a book for those kids who might cry.

No mention of princesses, pirates or crooks. But this isn’t a story like most other books. 

This is quite different, and quickly you’ll see, how important it is that you listen to me. 

For these are the poems about things seldom seen, of things all quite real, not just from bad dreams. 

Some that might scare and some that might bite, and other real nasties that wait in the night. 
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You might already know your “A”s and your “B”s, but I’m here to tell you - you haven’t heard these.

This is an absolutely adorable book. It's not too scary, but just spooky enough. What a great way to present the alphabet! The illustrations are fantastic. It was a super-fun read! Great job! - Judge, Writer’s Digest 21st Annual Self-Published Book Awards
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Spider's Big Idea: A Desert Fable

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Children's Picture Book

What if I told you a spider's web could catch more than dinner? 

This is a modern-day fable about Spider, Scorpion and Rattlesnake - three friends who go on an adventure to catch the Mojave desert sun and find out just what happens if they succeed...
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 The Mermaid Box

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Children’s

When Madison and Nicholas stop to check out an unusual toy store they could have never imagined the adventures waiting for them just inside!  
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Join them for an underwater tale of exploration, learning, friendship and fun that begins with an seemingly innocent old wooden box…
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Grandkid’s Brigade Parade

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Children’s Poetry

"We are the grandkids!
And We Say it LOUD!
We march up and down the street!
Watch us puff our chests out proud!” 

The Grandkids are on the march and they have something to say about cheek-pinchers and broccoli-pushers!
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My Desert Coloring Book

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Coloring Book / All Ages

A coloring book filled with desert shapes and creatures from cactus to petroglyphs! Multiple styles and subjects for any age or interest.
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My Thank You Coloring Book

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Coloring Book / All Ages

A coloring book of Thank You notes! 

Finally! An easy way to promote gratitude and take the chore out of writing thank you cards!  

If you are a grandparent that wonders if your gifts are ever received or a parent that wants to take the pain out of thank you notes - this is for you! 

Just color, cut and share - images and interests for anyone at any coloring level. Pages have blank backs so you or your children can add a personal note.
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