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I was born in a military hospital on October 31st just half an hour shy of midnight. There, my
older sister and parents were waiting to share their lives with me.
For most of my childhood, we lived in California where I spent my summers boogie boarding
on Hendry's Beach and visiting my two favorite places, the Santa Barbara Museum and the public
library. We moved to Texas the latter part of my 6th grade year, where I finished my basic education in Texas, graduating 3rd in my high school class and loving UIL
competitions.
I went on to college at Texas A&M University, where I majored in business, with a focus on
marketing.
My last year of college was also when I met my husband. After we moved to Austin, Texas, we were engaged
for a year before getting married in Las Vegas.
So, this is where my life is now. I still keep in touch with my parents (who also live in
Austin) and my sister (who now lives in Japan while her husband is stationed there).
I've been a member of the SCBWI since 2003 and am one of the original members of AS IF! (Authors
Supporting Intellectual Freedom), an ever-expanding group of authors championing
those who stand against censorship, especially of books for and about teens. I've appeared in the national
publications For Me, Audrey, and East West. I'm represented by Michelle Andelman of
the Andrea Brown Literary Agency.
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Email me at jo_whittemore@hotmail.com
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