About Julie Couture After earning a master's degree in literature, Julie has been working in the world of children's publishing for over 10 years. She lives on the South Shore of Montreal. Books by Julie Couture Cassandra the Unexpected Witch Cassandra #1 by (author) Julie Couture illustrated by Manuella Côté Sparkle Academy Ballet is My Life! Sparkle Academy #1 by (author) Julie Couture illustrated by Amandine Gardie