While riding the subway home with his nana one day, Julian notices three women spectacularly dressed up. When Julian gets home, daydreaming of the magiche's seen, all he can think about is dressing up just like the ladies and making his own fabulous mermaid costume. A story about the power of self-confidence, acceptance and being true to oneself.

Jessica Love is an illustrator and Broadway actress. She has a BA in studio art from the University of California, as well as a graduate degree from Juilliard. Julian Is A Mermaid is her first picture book. Find her online at jessicalove.org/art.