Her new book, Cookie Swap: Creative Treats to Share Throughout the Year (Gibbs Smith), released on August 1. A sweet treat, Cookie Swap shows that swaps aren’t just for Christmas anymore! With eight seasonal cookie parties, over 50 delectable recipes, and tips galore on hosting the best swap possible, Cookie Swap makes it easy to warm guests’ hearts simply by sharing.

Here's what some of the nation's leading food experts are saying about Cookie Swap:

“A cookie is one of life’s most precious, delicious gifts. Swapping them with friends is all the better. Julia Usher’s gorgeous and doable ideas inspire us not only to trade cookies at holiday time but the whole year through. Filled to the brim with mouthwatering recipes and delectable photographs, Cookie Swap is a sweet treat to savor and celebrate.”

-- Nancy Wall Hopkins, Deputy Food and Entertaining Editor, Better Homes and Gardens Magazine

“This creative book has become my new gold-standard guide to cookie decorating. Talented baker Julia Usher provides foolproof recipes and teaches us decorating techniques, from the simplest bar cookie to elaborate showpieces. Her whimsical designs and ideas make this book as fun as it is informative. Open it to any page—you're bound to be inspired.”

--Tish Boyle, Editor, Dessert Professional and author of The Good Cookie and The Cake Book

For more information about Cookie Swap or booking Julia for an event, contact:

Jennifer King, Publicist

jking@gibbs-smith.com