Julia Stewart is a mother, storyteller, and creator of The Feeling Friends Series & The Healing Shelf Series, a collection of children’s/YA books designed to help navigate big feelings and important conversations with softness, honesty, and love. Inspired by her own experience as a parent, Julia writes stories that help children feel seen, safe, and understood while giving caregivers gentle language for moments that can be hard to explain. Her work is rooted in emotional connection, family healing, and the belief that every child deserves to understand their story in a way that feels loving and secure.