Sanctuary

Julia Denos is the author of the multi-awarded picture book Windows, as well as Here and Now, both illustrated by E.B. Goodale, and is author/illustrator of Swatch: The Girl Who Loved Color, her author/illustrator debut, which was a 2016 ALA Notable selection. She is the illustrator of Margaret Cardillo's Just Being Audrey and Just Being Jackie, as well as I Had a Favorite Dress by Boni Ashburn. Inspired by her love of nature, words, and watercolor, she lives and works in coastal Massachusetts. www.juliadenos.comInstagram: @juliadenos Julia Denos is the author-illustrator of Swatch: The Girl Who Loved Color and the illustrator of several children’s books, including Just Being Audrey by Margaret Cardillo, I Had a Favorite Dress by Boni Ashburn, Dotty by Erica S. Perl, Grandma’s Gloves by Cecil Castellucci, and Letters to Leo by Amy Hest. Julia currently lives in Boston. You can visit her online at www.juliadenos.com.

PRAISE FOR HERE AND NOW: "Readers will find themselves returning for a thoughtful moment again and again." — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)PRAISE FOR STARCROSSED: “Author-illustrator Denos weaves a tale of celestial friendship full of wonder and discovery.” — Booklist (starred review)PRAISE FOR SANCTUARY: "A look at the incredible healing power of compassion. A light touch on a deep subject intended to spur a new generation of animal rights activists." — Kirkus ReviewsPRAISE FOR SANCTUARY: “Denos bears quiet witness to the lives of animals released from making food for humans. Quietly affecting . . . . This conversation-opening picture book foregrounds important messages of innate value and community care.” — Publishers WeeklyPRAISE FOR SANCTUARY: "A thoughtful picture book with a focus and intention to bring animal rights and autonomy into the consciousness of prereaders." — School Library Journal