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Each purchase made through a Shop with Purpose link is tracked directly by the partner. At the end of every month, we review the totals, and 20% of all tracked purchases are donated back to our organization, helping fund programs and initiatives rooted in education, connection, and compassion.
Books and Arts by Julie Bauer – Directly from the Author
Julie Bauer is a writer, artist, German language teacher, and life coach whose work is deeply influenced by her diverse and global life experiences. Born in Munich, Germany, Julie was shaped by the richness of European culture. After living in Shanghai, China, for five years, she and her family moved to Chattanooga, Tennessee, and later settled in Orange County, California, where she has lived since 2019.
With a career dedicated to children’s education from working in children’s homes, to serving as a preschool and kindergarten principal, and now as a writer, artist, German teacher, and life coach . Julie’s work is rooted in both professional experience and life wisdom. Her stories nurture child development and emphasize the importance of social competence and emotional growth.
Julie Bauer’s books share lessons that help families grow with kindness and confidence, focusing on ethical values and empathy.
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