About the Author: Jenny Morgan

USC Rossier About the Author series introduces our community to a USC alumni author. We will explore the author’s latest work and learn about their process to get published. This episode features the wonderful work of Jenny Morgan (MAT). We will learn about her debut children’s book, The Wondrous Adventures of Julie O’Day: A Day at the Beach a testament to the beauty of multiculturalism, childhood curiosity, and kindness. It is the perfect read for young children to learn important social themes, life lessons, and the power of friendship.

Jenny Morgan is an educator who has worked with children of nearly every age and stage, from prekindergarten through twelfth grade, and is now making her debut as a children’s author with The Wondrous Adventures of Julie O’Day. Outside of teaching, Jenny also gives her time to causes close to the heart. She volunteers with Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, mentors students through the Youth Citizenship Seminar held at Pepperdine University, and is an advocate for the Step-Up Women’s Network, City of Hope, and The Blind Children’s Center.

A native of Southern California, she received her BA from Pepperdine University and her MAT from the University of Southern California.

This program is open to alumni, students, faculty, staff and friends.