Author Teacher Dancer Sunflower lover
JULIET M. SAMPSON is an award-winning author. She writes books for children and young adults. Her young adult titles include OUTBACK WONDER, DANCE DEMONS, BON VOYAGE! and BEHIND THE MASK and her picture book titles are FOLLOW THE RAINBOW, CATO’S CAN CAN and GRACE’S MYSTERY SEED.
DANCE DEMONS her mystery, murder and romance novel, won Book of the Year in a Reader’s Choice competition and GRACE’S MYSTERY SEED her debut picture book was listed in the top 50 Australian picture books, nominated by The Guardian Australian readers. The picture book was also shortlisted for the Speech Pathology Award and honoured as a ‘Finalist’ in the International Book Awards.
All 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 and 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.