Author Study- Julia Cook

I was very interested in Julia Cook's work because my aunt gave me many of her books. I thought they were very creative and entertaining books for children that also provided ways for children to grow and become better people. I really wondered what infulenced her writing and if she was a teacher at one point in time because most of her books went along with the classroom.
Julia Cook has a Master's degree in Elemntary School Counseling and served as a guidence counselor. Another great thing about Julia is that she is a keynote speaker and gives inspirational talks to children and adults across the United States. The best part of her writing that I enjoy is her way to involve young people adn teach them to become better.

Here is a list of her books:
- Tattle Tounge: about a boy who tattles and learning the difference from right and wrong.
- Bully Beans: this book speaks to the bystandar of bullying.
- The Bubble Wrap Queen: a book about injury prevention for children.
- Don't Be Afraid to Drop (My Personal Favorite): it's about positive persepctive on change, taking risks, and giving back.
- I am a Booger, Treat Me With Respect: Boogie the booger teaches children what boogers do for our health.
- It's Hard to be a Verb: A book for all who struggle with paying attention.
- My Mom Thinks She's My Volleyball Coach... But She's Not: A book about being a fan and a coach. Between the supportive fan and obnoxious spectator.
- My Mouth is a Volcano: A book about a boy who always interrupts.
- Scoop: Personal saftey tol dfrom a child's viewpoint.
- Personal Space Camp: about a boy who struggles with personal space issues.

These books would be great to use in the classroom and to be placed in the classroom library, especially for younger elementary students.

Here is Julia Cook's website with information about how to find her books. (They are very difficult to find in libraries and book stores). They also come along with posters from how to use a tissue and other information that can be placed in the classroom.
www.juliacookonline.com.