Cathy L Murphy

Marketing support for BIPOC/BAME, disabled, or LGBTQIA+ members of SCBWI is here. Apply for the Out from the Margins Award (OMA). #scbwiOMA scbwi.org/oma-award/ $5,000 cash award + more. @LevineQuerido @scbwi @PocPub @LatinosInKidLit @diversebooks @queerinpub @DisabledWriters

🐊🐦CHEZ BOB is a tasty tale perfectly seasoned with humor and heart. It's absolutely, without a doubt, my favorite @bobshea #PB.👏

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Bye-bye beloved October. Here's to the many reasons I ❤️ you so... 🎃🍂👻🧚

We are excited to host the #giveaway of OVER, BEAR! UNDER, WHERE? by @JulieFHedlund, illustrated by @michaelslackart (@Philomelbooks) coming out on Oct 5! kidlit411.com/2021/10/Kidlit… To enter, L + RT & confirm entry in the Rafflecopter in the link. (More ways to win too!)

Bursting with joy!💕My youngest son exchanged vows with his sweetheart in Dingle 🇮🇪 Ireland near the @CliffsofMoherIE in front of a historic castle.🏰 'Twas a storybook wedding. 👰🤵‍♂️ Wishing the new Mr. & Mrs. Murphy a lifetime of love & adventure.💑 Photo by Daga & Rafal.

The September PB Buzz is out! I can't wait for you to see all the incredible books & why I like/love them. They made me laugh, cry, think & learn. You can also win critiques/Zooms/picture books from me, @cdendy76, @AnnetteWhipple, & @bookthreader. mindyalyseweiss.com/pb-buzz-giveaw…

Storystorm Story Successes: MRS. NOAH by @pattigrichards & illustrated by Alice Pieroni (and a second book) @LittleLambBooks (plus a #giveaway) taralazar.com/2021/09/30/sto… via @taralazar

@TheLynnBaldwin 100 miles? That's amazing, Lynn! I have no doubt your stories will be published. I was very fond of the #PB you shared in an @InkedVoices CG. #NeverGiveUp

We can't wait to hear Candace Fleming's keynote on the state of #kidlit #nonfiction! Care to join us? It's coming up Sat, 10/9, at 10 AM PDT. This Zoom event is FREE and open to all. #SCBWI #scbwiwwa #writing #nfforkids #ChildrensBooks #WritingCommunity bit.ly/3CIublW

It's been a week since GOOD NIGHT, OPPY! roved onto shelves everywhere! 💫 To say thanks, James is giving away a PB manuscript critique! To enter: Follow @jmcgowanbks & @PBTroupe21 and RT by EOD 9/26. Read a thank you note from James here! pbdebut-troupe21.com/blog/jamesgive… @Carterworks

Writers know that opening with a compelling 🪝 & 🔚ing with surprise is SO easy, right?😉 In @SCBWIIndiana's webinar, agent @marchsoloway broke down the components, offered revision tips, showed us common problems, AND suggested how to fix them. 🤯

Thank you @SauerTammi for sharing your top secret strategies on WRITING THE ROLLICKING READ ALOUD‼️ @scbwiwwa #kidlit

@christinevz @Write4Kids @21fortheBooks @SteamTeamBooks Fantastic news, Christine‼️ Congrats to you and @LizaFleissig at the @lizaroyceagency! 🎉

I'm thankful to have found a home w/ Liza Fleissig at the Liza Royce Agency! + a big 🙏to Laura Backes at Children's Book Insider, @Write4Kids; I found my agent thru CBI's August 2021 "Agent Spotlight" cbiclubhouse.com/clubhouse/abou… @21fortheBooks @SteamTeamBooks #amwriting #kidsbooks

Who is a Scientist? highlights a diverse collection of scientists and their hobbies, making science careers relatable and cool. @AuthorLauraGehl rachelfunez.com/2021/09/11/who…

🌟It's GIVEAWAY time🌟 How to Have a Birthday by Mary Lyn Ray and illustrated by me hits the stores on TUESDAY!!! 🎂 To celebrate I'm giving away a signed copy AND a 13x19 signed art print from the book 🎨To enter ➡️ Like & Retweet & get up and dance🕺ends 9/21

Hey #FallWritingFrenzy people, guess what time it is?? @KaitlynLeann17 and I are so excited! Show us your love with a fun GIF below, & pls RT to spread the word. lydialukidis.wordpress.com/fallwritingfre… #writingcommunity #kidlit #amwriting #amreading #authorlife #publishing #writing #amquerying

Only TWO weeks to go!I want to spotlight @RuchiBakshi our incredibly talented illustrator. Prepare to be blown away by the striking colors/patterns! Ruchi will join us for the launch on #pubday Sep 21 @ 5pm PT Register: bit.ly/between-two-wo… Preorder BETWEEN TWO WORLDS!