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Judy Bryan is a children’s author and poet. Her books inspire, entertain, and foster a natural curiosity about the world. She believes there is no greater reward than writing a book that captures a young reader’s heart.

An active member of SCBWI and past Assistant Regional Advisor for Wisconsin, Judy also belongs to the Courage To Create Community and the 12X12 Picture Book Challenge. She’s a mom to three wonderful humans and two cuddly cats. When not reading or writing, she enjoys boating, kayaking and hiking Wisconsin’s Ice Age trails with her husband.

Judy’s debut picture book, ONE GRAIN OF SAND, illustrated by Laura Ramos, will be published in 2026 by Beach Lane Books. Her poetry can be found in THINGS WE WEAR (2022) and WHAT IS A FAMILY? (2023), both published by Pomelo Books.


SHORT BIO

Judy Bryan is a children’s author and poet. Her books inspire, entertain, and foster a natural curiosity about the world. She lives in Wisconsin with her husband and two cuddly cats.