Assistant to the Director, Waterford School

Andrea Reynolds

"We loved having a visit at our school from Julie Olson. Her presentation was engaging and fun, and very informative for our Kindergarten, First and Second Graders. The students were captivated as she spoke about becoming an illustrator and mesmerized as she drew a fabulous hippo character right there, on the spot, which they helped design. It will hang in our school library. A visit from Julie is a must for any grade school -- she is a talented book illustrator and writer, and a delightful person!" 

Librarian & Educator, Reagan Academy

Tina Peterson

"Julie Olson's presentation to the students at our school was amazing! Not only did she keep students engaged, but she also involved them in creating and illustrating a unique character whose picture now hangs in our library. The students loved it! As a teacher, I appreciated that in the midst of all the fun, Mrs. Olson encouraged students to write their own stories and also explained about the writing process ina way that younger students could really understand. Students didn't know they were learning. It was fabulous!"

PTSO President

Camberly Bauerle

"Julie Olson is such a talented and interesting speaker that captures the attention of all ages. She came to speak to our entire elementary school and kept everyone interested during her presentation. She does a wonderful job of inspiring the children they can follow their dreams to be whatever they want to be by telling her personal story of becoming an author and illustrator from a young age. She shares the story behind her characters and then draws a character based on the children's suggestions. She left our school with a Julie Olson original drawing to hang in our library. I would highly recommend Julie Olson sharing her uplifting and entertaining presentation with your school."