About Me

Hi, I’m Julia.

I write about everyday experiences that carry a tiny bit of magic. The day my favorite hairbrush broke. The day my father pretended the broom was a saxophone. The day my grandmother told me about Susan L. Taylor.

Growing up in a Black and Brazilian household, I always wanted to see stories in mainstream media about my culture and family. So I write stories where people like me, my siblings and my students can feel seen and worthy.

I am a member of Black Creators in KidLit, Julie Hedlund’s 12 x 12, SCBWI, and The National Science Teachers Association.

I am proud of all the aspects of my life that weave its way into my writing. My goal is to write stories that, as Maya Angelou phrased it, carry, “The voices of your ancestors who speak to you over ancient seas and across impossible mountaintops.” I am proud that my storytelling has not only shaped narratives but also made a meaningful impact on people and their lives.