Julie Murphy lives in North Texas with her husband, who loves her; her dog, who adores her; and her cats, who tolerate her. After several wonderful years in the library world, Julie now writes full-time. When she's not writing or reliving her reference desk glory days, she can be found watching made-for-TV movies, hunting for the perfect slice of cheese pizza, or planning her next great travel adventure. She is also the author of the young adult novels, Puddin', Ramona Blue, Side Effects May Vary, and Dumplin' (now a Netflix original film). This is her first book for middle-grade readers. You can visit Julie at www.juliemurphywrites.com.
“Murphy creates a wonderfully realistic portrait of tween life in
her first middle-grade novel…. Sweet Pea is a treasure of a
protagonist.” — ALA Booklist (starred review)
“Endearing and funny… An excellent blend of eccentricity, humor,
genuine sweetness, and mild drama.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred
review)
“With gentle humor, ageless wisdom, and charming, genuine
characters who represent a diversity of experiences, Murphy’s novel
offers all the emotional highs and lows of pitch-perfect middle
grade.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"Murphy succeeds yet again at crafting a touching, quotable
coming-of-age story, this time exploring divorce, shifting
friendships, crushes, queerness, and much more." — School
Library Journal (starred review)
“Full of cringe-worthy but funny seventh grade moments… [there’s
also] plenty of room for more serious reflection about the people
around her in her small Texas town, a cast diverse in ethnicity,
sexual orientation, and body size as well as in attitudes.” — Horn
Book Magazine
“Successfully handles tough topics with humor.” — Bulletin of the
Center for Children’s Books
“Dear Sweet Pea is a truly irresistible story about a
family in flux, brimming with humor and heart.” — Rebecca Stead,
Newbery Award-winning author of When You Reach Me
Praise for PUDDIN’: “Julie Murphy has created the platonic love
story of a lifetime. I am wildly in love with Puddin’.” — Becky
Albertalli, New York Times bestselling author of Leah on the
Offbeat and Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda
Praise for PUDDIN’: “Murphy’s plot brims with unlikely friendships,
irresistible romance, fabulous fat acceptance, and a kick-ass
ending. Buoying.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
Praise for RAMONA BLUE: “An exquisite, thoughtful exploration of
the ties that bind and the fluidity of relationships, sexuality,
and life.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
Praise for RAMONA BLUE: “Julie Murphy knows a thing or two about
navigating the worlds of girls on the brink of self-discovery.” —
Booklist (starred review)
Praise for DUMPLIN’: “Will’s singular voice compels readers to
think about all that goes into building-and
destroying-self-esteem...Splendid” — Booklist (starred review)
Praise for DUMPLIN’: “Murphy...successfully makes every piece of
the story—Dolly Parton superfans, first love, best-friend problems,
an unlikely group of pageant entrants, female solidarity,
self-acceptance, and Willowdean’s complicated relationship with the
mother...-count, weaving them together to create a harmonious,
humorous, and thought-provoking whole.” — Publishers Weekly
(starred review)
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