Giving Back
So much has been given to me along the way, and I’ve always tried to re-pay that whenever I can. This is a small collection of ways I’ve had the chance to share my time, support, encouragement, and creativity with others.
In 2021, Many of my original children’s book drawings and illustrations were gifted to the Mazza Museum in Findlay, Ohio. Their mission is to promote literacy and enrich the lives of all people through the art of picture books. Thank you, Mazza Museum, for all you do!
Find out more about the Mazza Museum!
During the 2018-2019 academic school year, I was a visiting artist at Evans High School in Orlando, FL coming in once a week to mentor, and inspire some amazing high school students. I’m sure they’ve gone on to do great things! Go Trojans!
Here’s the Evans High School website!
In 2017, I donated design services, editing, illustrations, and art direction to My Tío’s Pulse, a collaborative children’s book project (20 artists) that benefited victims of the 2016 Orlando Pulse Nightclub shooting. The project was created, written and promoted by Keith Newhouse.
Find out more about Tío’s Pulse!
During our time living on Orlando, Florida, I gave lots of time to the Page 15 summer camp program. I drew for the kids, made them laugh, and inspired them to write their own stories. I also donated books. Page 15 is a nonprofit dedicated to enriching Central Florida’s cultural landscape by developing and growing educational and creative literary arts programs. Julia Young, you are a rock star!
Find out more about Page 15!
Libraries are happy to have me living close to them. They get lots of donated books for the kids!
Queens Public Library, Long Island City, NY