Julia Seal knew from the age of five what she wanted to do for a living--draw pictures! After earning a degree in Graphic Design and working in the greeting card industry (where she got covered in glitter every day!), she finally moved onto her dream job, illustrating children's books. Always passionate about environmental issues, she was inspired to write "Bloom" after reading that disposable masks would soon outnumber jellyfish in the ocean. Her hope is to help children understand and appreciate the delicate balance of life in our waters.