Learn more about my story and my inspiration for becoming a writer.



When writing, my goal is to create stories that uplift diverse voices. Stories that enrich the diverse tapestry of our world, in which all are seen.

NCTE Conference Announcement


Julie Thompson is honored to announce that she will be attending the NCTE Conference this year as an award recipient. Her book, When Isaac Hears the Rain, has been selected as a 2025 Charlotte Huck Recommended Book


The NCTE Charlotte Huck Award® for Outstanding Fiction for Children, established in 2014, celebrates excellence in children’s literature that has the power to transform young lives by fostering compassion, imagination, and wonder.


Julie invites educators, librarians, and fellow authors to join her at the NCTE Conference to celebrate this exciting milestone.


PROUD MEMBER

AWARDS

I'm very excited to share that When Isaac Hears The Rain has won the Charlotte Huck Recommended Book Award for 2025!


The NCTE Charlotte Huck Award® for Outstanding Fiction for Children was established in 2014 to promote and recognize excellence in the writing of fiction for children. This award recognizes fiction that has the potential to transform children’s lives by inviting compassion, imagination, and wonder.


Just Kickin' It was proudly selected as one of the "23 Canadian Books for Young Adults to Read in Spring 2025", highlighting it as a must-read for teens across the country.