Author Teacher Dancer Sunflower lover
Juliet M. Sampson is an award-winning author. Dance Demons one of her young adult novels won Book of the Year in a Reader’s Choice Award competition. Her other rites of passage books, include Behind the Mask, Bon Voyage! and Outback Wonder.
Grace’s Mystery Seed her debut picture book was shortlisted for the Speech Pathology Award and honoured as a ‘Finalist’ in the International Book Awards.
All three of her picture books tap into her passion for nature. Grace’s Mystery Seed shares Juliet’s love for her favourite flower and growing a seed, Cato’s Can Can was inspired by her interest in birds and the way they move and Follow the Rainbow evokes curiosity about the natural world and the joy of seeing a rainbow.
Juliet is a proud Australia Reads Ambassador. She loves to inspire others. Her quote ‘spread sunshine and inspiration,’ has reached a global audience.
She spends most of her time behind her desk typing stories, but when she’s not there, you’ll find her working as a primary school teacher.
Juliet lives in Melbourne where she is surrounded by family and friends. Her interests include travelling, dancing, growing sunflowers, gardening, exploring cafes and sketching.