Julie Halpern is de auteur van vijf jeugdromans en een prentenboek voor jonge lezers. Maternity Leave is haar eerste roman voor volwassenen. Voordat ze fulltime moeder en auteur werd, was Julie schoolbibliothecaresse. In haar imaginaire vrije tijd reist ze graag, kijkt ze naar televisie voor volwassenen en eet ze gebak. Julie woont in de buitenwijken van Chicago met haar man, auteur en illustrator Matthew Cordell, en hun twee kinderen.
Exploring the humorous and challenging journey of a professional woman, the narrative delves into her unexpected struggles during maternity leave. As she navigates the realities of motherhood, the story balances wit with deeper reflections on readiness and the complexities of becoming a parent. Through relatable experiences, it captures the transformative nature of this life stage, blending comedy with poignant insights.
With her signature heart and humor, Julie Halpern explores a strained friendship strengthened by one girl's battle with cancer.
Set against the backdrop of high school, the narrative explores the complexities of teenage life through a diverse cast of characters. It delves into themes of identity, peer pressure, and the quest for acceptance, showcasing the struggles and triumphs of adolescents. The story combines humor and poignant moments, illustrating the challenges of navigating social hierarchies and personal relationships in a vibrant yet tumultuous environment. Expect a relatable and engaging portrayal of the highs and lows of growing up.
On the first day of Lillian's summer-before-college, she gets a message on her cell from her sort-of friend, Penny. Not only has Penny faked her own kidnapping, but Lil is the only one who figures it out. She knows that Penny's home life has been rough, and that her boyfriend may be abusive. Soon, Penny's family, the local police, and even the FBI are grilling Lil, and she decides to head out to Oregon, where Penny has mentioned an acquaintance. And who better to road-trip across the country with than Lil's BFF, Josh. But here's the thing: Lil loves Josh. And Josh doesn't want to "ruin" their amazing friendship. Josh has a car and his dad's credit card. Lil has her cellphone and a hunch about where Penny is hiding. There's something else she needs to find: Are she and Josh meant to be together?
STAŤ SA MATKOU JE NIEKEDY OVEĽA ŤAŽŠIE AKO PORODIŤ DIEŤA Tridsaťšesťročná Annie priviedla na svet vytúženého potomka a všetko je inak, ako očakávala. Kde sú tie materinské inštinkty, ktoré jej vždy našepkajú, čo má robiť? Keby sa aspoň dalo spoľahnúť na rady z príručiek! Navyše k novorodencovi jej akosi zabudli dodať podrobný návod – o záručnom liste ani nehovoriac... Najhoršie je, že na svete sú aj dokonalé matky. Celebrity, ktoré tesne po pôrode zázračne schudnú, dojčia ako šampiónky a popri bábätku ešte zvládajú nakrúcať filmy či zachraňovať planétu. Tým potvorám by Annie najradšej vyhlásila vojnu. No kedže to nie je možné, bojuje, ako vie: napcháva sa dezertmi, pri dojčení škrípe zubami, šomre pred manželom a kamarátkami a tajne dúfa, že jedného dna sa zmení na super mamu.