Julianne Moore
Author of Freckleface Strawberry
About the Author
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Series
Works by Julianne Moore
Freckleface Strawberry 4-6 1 copy
The End Of The Affair [DVD] 1 copy
Associated Works
The Coen Brothers Collection: The Big Lebowski / The Hudsucker Proxy / Barton Fink / Blood Simple — Actor — 17 copies
The Staggering Girl — Actor — 1 copy
Sharper (Apple TV+ STREAMING) — Contributor — 1 copy
Premonition / The Forgotten — Primary Contributor — 1 copy
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Common Knowledge
- Legal name
- Smith, Julie Anne
- Birthdate
- 1960-12-03
- Gender
- female
- Education
- Boston University
- Occupations
- actor
- Nationality
- USA
- Birthplace
- Fayetteville, North Carolina, USA
- Places of residence
- New York, New York, USA
- Associated Place (for map)
- USA
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Reviews
Here's an idea for a kids book title: Orangeface Grandpa
The story would be about a 78 year old man who has the vocabulary of a 4th grader, the morals of a diapered infant, and the compassion of an invading species from outer space, but who is in charge of the richest democracy on Earth. He hates a lot of things and makes people miserable. In this story we learn he hates freckles and has begun to deport people who have them. Even though he has only read 2 books in his whole life, he also bans show more books about freckles.
Freckles? Yep, and sadly, it wouldn't be fiction.
This is just such a book that has been "suspended," under one of many erratic Presidential orders, and no one could be more surprised or saddened than the author Julianne Moore.
Message from her Instagram account:
The good news? Well, apparently, her book "is being reprinted after the Trump administration's attempt to ban the title from some schools led to a deluge of orders." show less
The story would be about a 78 year old man who has the vocabulary of a 4th grader, the morals of a diapered infant, and the compassion of an invading species from outer space, but who is in charge of the richest democracy on Earth. He hates a lot of things and makes people miserable. In this story we learn he hates freckles and has begun to deport people who have them. Even though he has only read 2 books in his whole life, he also bans show more books about freckles.
Freckles? Yep, and sadly, it wouldn't be fiction.
This is just such a book that has been "suspended," under one of many erratic Presidential orders, and no one could be more surprised or saddened than the author Julianne Moore.
Message from her Instagram account:
"It is a great shock for me to learn that my first book, Freckleface Strawberry, has been banned by the Trump Administration from schools run by the Department of Defense.
Freckleface Strawberry is a semi-autobiographical story about a seven year old girl who dislikes her freckles but eventually learns to live with them when she realizes that she is different “just like everybody else.” It is a book I wrote for my children and for other kids to remind them that we all struggle, but are united by our humanity and our community.
I am particularly stunned because I am a proud graduate of Frankfurt American High School a #DOD school that once operated in Frankfurt, Germany. I grew up with a father who is a Vietnam veteran and spent his career in the #USArmy. I could not be prouder of him and his service to our country. It is galling for me to realize that kids like me, growing up with a parent in the service and attending a @dodea_edu school will not have access to a book written by someone whose life experience is so similar to their own.
And I can’t help but wonder what is so controversial about this picture book that cause it to be banned by the US Government.
I am truly saddened and never thought I would see this in a country where freedom of speech and expression is a constitutional right. "
The good news? Well, apparently, her book "is being reprinted after the Trump administration's attempt to ban the title from some schools led to a deluge of orders." show less
There once was a little girl who loved playing with her friends and doing typical school-age child stuff, except she hated that people always commented on her freckles and took to calling her Freckleface Strawberry. She decides to take action to hide her freckles, but never has any luck until she finds a disguise so great that no one knows who she is! She realizes that despite the teasing nickname, everyone loves her individualities and misses her when they think she's gone.
This is a fun show more book about learning to accept yourself, both the good and the bad, without trying to change the things that are immutable. It lets kids know that while appearances may the first thing others see in you, it's not the end all be all -- others will also notice and appreciate everything else you have to offer. It's a good lesson for children - and adults - to be taught and reminded of frequently. This book could also be used to encourage kids to be more careful with what they say about other people's appearances, as little teases may seem much bigger and harmful to the recipient.
The illustrations in the book are quite lovely, a perfect middle ground between being completely realistic and a bit whimsical. They do an excellent job of conveying Freckleface Strawberry's various emotions throughout the book.
Despite the celebrity authorship, I hadn't heard about this book (apparently the first in a series) but rather just stumbled upon haphazardly in my local library. I'm glad to have found it and shared it with some children of various ages in my family, who all enjoyed it a great deal and asked to hear it again. show less
This is a fun show more book about learning to accept yourself, both the good and the bad, without trying to change the things that are immutable. It lets kids know that while appearances may the first thing others see in you, it's not the end all be all -- others will also notice and appreciate everything else you have to offer. It's a good lesson for children - and adults - to be taught and reminded of frequently. This book could also be used to encourage kids to be more careful with what they say about other people's appearances, as little teases may seem much bigger and harmful to the recipient.
The illustrations in the book are quite lovely, a perfect middle ground between being completely realistic and a bit whimsical. They do an excellent job of conveying Freckleface Strawberry's various emotions throughout the book.
Despite the celebrity authorship, I hadn't heard about this book (apparently the first in a series) but rather just stumbled upon haphazardly in my local library. I'm glad to have found it and shared it with some children of various ages in my family, who all enjoyed it a great deal and asked to hear it again. show less
Freckleface Strawberry is just like everyone else...except for all the freckles. She tries to get rid of them, then she tries to hide under a ski mask. When she "returns," her classmates are thrilled to see her, and "Who cared about having a million freckles when she had a million friends?" She hopes that her freckles might go away when she gets older, like a mom in the park told her, but that doesn't happen - and she doesn't mind.
Pham's exuberant illustrations showcase the titular show more character's personality. show less
Pham's exuberant illustrations showcase the titular show more character's personality. show less
Actress Julianne Moore made her authorial debut with this 2007 picture-book - there have been two follow-ups: Freckleface Strawberry and the Dodgeball Bully, and the forthcoming Freckleface Strawberry: Best Friends Forever - which follows the story of a vivacious young girl who worries about her freckles, and the way they set her apart from her peers. When her friends' teasing, which includes their use of the nickname "Freckleface Strawberry," finally gets to be too much, she does everything show more she can to be rid of her "spots," or to hide them.
Although generally not a fan of celebrity-authored children's books - there are notable exceptions, of course, like Jamie Lee Curtis - Freckleface Strawberry got such positive reviews from my online friends that I decided to give it a chance. I'm glad I did! The story is engaging, and sure to be a hit, not just with children who are freckled, but with all young readers who feel different in some way, and the illustrations are energetic and appealing. All in all, a sweet little book, once that exceeded my expectations! show less
Although generally not a fan of celebrity-authored children's books - there are notable exceptions, of course, like Jamie Lee Curtis - Freckleface Strawberry got such positive reviews from my online friends that I decided to give it a chance. I'm glad I did! The story is engaging, and sure to be a hit, not just with children who are freckled, but with all young readers who feel different in some way, and the illustrations are energetic and appealing. All in all, a sweet little book, once that exceeded my expectations! show less
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