Koon, Julie: - Julie Koon is a children's book author and illustrator who loves making sweet and silly books for kids. As a preschool teacher and former school counselor, Julie brings playfulness and heartfelt warmth to each page. She loves drawing expressive characters and relatable moments. Her debut picture book, The Struggle Bus, was published by Kind World Publishing. Julie lives in Massachusetts with her husband and three kids. When she's not working on her next big idea, she can be found exploring the city and playing board games with her family.