WE’RE HAPPY YOUR HERE is a heartfelt nod to small humans who are ultimately “a perfect mix of science, wisdom and love,” and the adults who help along the way. Inspired by my bestie's surrogacy journey, this book encourages all families to discover what makes their own story unique.
WE’RE HAPPY YOU’RE HERE is published by the most wonderful Orca Books, illustrated by the talented Brady Sato and written by me (Julie Wilkins).
WE’RE HAPPY YOU’RE HERE was shortlisted for the 2025 Christie Harris Illustrated Children’s Literature Prize.
Huge thanks to BC and Yukon Book Prizes for this honour. Check out this interview with Megan Cole on the Writing the Coast Podcast.
Author visits
Interested in having me visit your shop, school or neighbourhood to read WE’RE HAPPY YOU’RE HERE and talk to small humans about what makes each family awesome?
Send me an email and I’ll do my best to make it happen!
Other good stuff
Below are some wonderful things that have crossed my desk in (in no particular order).
More via @deskofjulie via Instagram.
Gather Bookshop
One of my favourite things from the deskofjulie is Gather Bookshop! We spread literary joy by carefully curating titles that foster self-love and acceptance for humans of all ages. Two locations: Squamish & Oliver BC. Watch this interview on Rogers TV to learn more!
Gather Literary Society
I’m so proud of the Gather Literary Society! It is founded in the idea that MAYBE A BOOK WILL HELP; striving to increase access to new, quality books for humans of all ages.
In The Press
Sometimes people are inspired to write lovely stories about things from the deskofjulie.
You can read a few below!
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Human contact
Now accepting all queries and compliments via email.