Julie Hall - Children's Books, Poetry

Julie Hall lives on Bainbridge Island amid family, dogs, cats, rabbits, and old cedar trees.  She is a veteran of the book industry, working as editor and poet, as well as writing numerous nonfiction books for children.  Her poetry has appeared in various anthologies and her book-length collection of poems The Winter Garden was a finalist for the 2003 Ohio State University Press/The Journal Award in Poetry.  As author, co-author, or editor her works include Weather, Seeds, Plants (2000), Reptiles and Amphibians (1998), and Reinventing the Peabody Sisters (2006).  Her most recent book is "A Hot Planet Needs Cool Kids: Understanding Climate Change and What You Can Do About It (2007).  The book, written for ages 9 and up, tackles the difficult topic of climate change with clear and accessible writing, engaging illustrations, hands-on activities, and a hopeful and empowering message for kids.  It is endorsed by leaders in the climate change discussion such as Congressman Jay Inslee.  For more information on Julie Hall's latest book go to http://www.greengoatbooks.com/blogtour.html