Julie Benda

Artist, Writer and Lecturer, Central Michigan University

Julie Benda is an artist, writer and comedian on paper. In 2022, she was the first woman to win the Wilmer T Rabe International Stone Skipping Tournament on Mackinac Island in Michigan. She is currently a lecturer at Central Michigan University, US.

Written by Julie Benda

A person in a yellow jacket skipping stones at the beach during sunset, with calm water and rock formations in the distance.
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All you need to know to start skipping stones like a pro

With the right attitude, stone skipping is a rebellious act that will leave you feeling like you have glitter in your veins

by Julie Benda