Julia Garstecki

Teaching AssistantJulia Garstecki has published more than fifty books for the education market. Series include American Fighting Forces, The Disgusting Crafter, and Military Tech. Her favorite series is her most recent because it showcases her love of pre-teen humor: Pick, Spit & Scratch, Sniff, Lick and Scratch, and Burp, Spit & Fart. Julia has also written several social studies textbooks, comics, and magazine articles. A former reading and special education teacher, Julia often visits schools to encourage students to read books on any level and hopes to inspire a love of writing.

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