Julie Vosburgh Agnone has had a long career in children's publishing, starting at National Geographic. She served as executive editor for NG Kids magazine and vice president of operations for the Education and Children's Media group. Agnone has authored, edited, and managed print and digital magazines, books, and educational products. Recently, she taught writing and editing courses as a visiting professional at Ohio University's E.W. Scripps School of Journalism. Amazing Rivers is her third children's book.