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Julie A. Swanson

@jules9swanson

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MG & YA author, mom, wife, gran, sis, aunt, she/her, interested in gender, spirituality, psychology, dreams, love the outdoors & making things, DIYer

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NORTH OF TOMBOY Takes a Turn Toward Basketball in SOUTH OF SUPERSTAR

I’m so excited that one of my basketball stories is finally going to be published. I first started writing these in the 90s, planning them as part of a series that would begin with North of Tomboy. The next three stories in the series were actually written long before I finally figured out to handle that first one.

The fourth book in the series... (more) https://julieaswanson.wordpress.com/2026/09/19/north-of-tomboy-takes-a-turn-toward-basketball-in-south-of-superstar/ #norhtoftomboy #southofsuperstar by @jules9swanson

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I can't believe a year has gone by. September 2, 2025, was a very good day for me; a long-held dream came true. To celebrate, the ebook format of North of Tomboy is on sale for just 99¢. For a limited time, September 1-8! by @jules9swanson

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THIS WEEK’S TOPIC:
In this episode, hosts Mike and Dory sit down with Julie Swanson @jules9swanson , author of the semi-autobiographical middle grade novel North of Tomboy, for an honest, wide-ranging conversation about gender identity, growing up outside the binary, and the healing power of storytelling.
LISTEN NOW by @jules9swanson

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My new book, SOUTH OF SUPERSTAR, coming out May 25, 2027, sequel to NORTH OF TOMBOY (SparkPress 2025)! #northoftomboy by @jules9swanson

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North of Tomboy was named today as a Finalist in the category of Pre-Teen Fiction for the 2026 American Fiction Awards, 9th Annual Awards Honoring Literary Excellence (https://www.americanbookfest.com/2026afapressrelease.html) #northoftomboy by @jules9swanson

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If anyone has hopeful stories about successful carpal tunnel surgeries, I’d love to hear them! by @jules9swanson

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3 months ago

North of Tomboy was named a winner of the 20th Annual NIEA Awards! (To see all winners go here: https://www.indieexcellence.com/20th-annual-winners) #northoftomboy by @jules9swanson

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4 months ago

The Best Middle Grade Books I’ve Read Featuring Tomboys, Gender Identity Issues, and Girls Finding Their Voice, many of which are also Sports Stories

https://julieaswanson.wordpress.com/2026/05/30/the-best-middle-grade-books-ive-read-featuring-tomboys-gender-identity-issues-and-girls-finding-their-voice-many-of-which-are-also-sports-stories/ #northoftomboy by @jules9swanson

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There were seven 1st place winners of the 2025 Gertrude Warner Book Award for middle grade fiction, and NORTH OF TOMBOY was named the Grand Prize winner of those seven! Happy dance... Congratulations to the other winners!!! https://www.chantireviews.com/2026/04/30/the-2025-gertrude-warner-winners-for-middle-grade-fiction/ #northoftomboy by @jules9swanson

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Discussion guides for NORTH OF TOMBOY are now available on my website (www.julieswanson.com), on the NEWSLETTER page and FOR READERS page. There are 3 versions–1.) one for teachers to use w/ middle grade readers 2.) one to use w/ YA readers , and 3.) a book club guide for adults or young adults. #northoftomboy by @jules9swanson

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6 months ago

Progress on my great-grandma’s quilt I’m finishing! It’s looking great thanks to Jennifer at Peaceful Hill Quilting (www.phquilting.com) who sewed front and back together, with batting in between. Highly recommend Jennifer. She was fast and super helpful! by @jules9swanson

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